Full Coverage: Renewable energy
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14.05.2008
Global production of photovoltaic or solar cells -- which convert the sun's light directly to electricity -- increased 51 percent in 2007, reports an environmental research institute.
more...From: Worldwatch Institute Related topics/regions: [Germany] [China] [Renewable energy] [Environmental activism] [Energy] Image: Solar panels. © Co-op America
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09.05.2008
Global production of solar photovoltaic cells increased 51 percent in 2007, to 3,733 megawatts.
more...From: Worldwatch Institute Related topics/regions: [Renewable energy] [Climate change] [Energy] Image: Solar panels at a women's health centre in Camden, London. Jun-02 © Peter Armstrong
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04.05.2008
Just as the need for renewables becomes critical, the oil giants signal an alarming retreat, writes Jeremy Leggett.
more...From: The Guardian Related topics/regions: [Renewable energy] [Climate change] [Corporations] [Energy] Image: ExxonMobil: 'pouring scorn on renewables investment'. Credit: MontroseDP
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02.05.2008
The Energy Bill being debated by parliament needs to be amended to guarantee a premium payment - known as 'feed-in tariffs' - for all the green energy generated by householders, businesses and local communities, says Friends of the Earth.
more...From: Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] [Democracy] [Renewable energy] [Climate change] [Energy] Image: This German home has it all: solar panels for hot water and heating, photovoltaic and 3 windmills Credit: rangorang
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02.05.2008
Euroopan unioni on biopolttoaineiden kestävyyskriteereillään ottamassa ensimmäisen askeleen kohti biomassan vastuullisen tuotannon edellyttämistä, kiittelee WWF Suomi. Jos kriteerit hyväksytään, EU:sta tulee ensimmäinen alue, jossa biopolttoaineiden tuotannon ympäristö- ja sosiaalista vastuuta vaaditaan laissa.
more...From: WWF Suomi Related topics/regions: [Europe] [Renewable energy] [Environment] Image: -
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02.05.2008
Demand for biofuels is destroying tribal peoples’ land and lives, according to a new report. Palm oil is one of the most destructive crops followed by sugar cane, soy, corn, manioc and jatropha.
more...From: Survival Related topics/regions: [Renewable energy] [Forests] [Climate change] [Land] [Food] [Energy] [Agriculture] Image: The Guarani in Brazil have lost their land to sugar cane ©João Ripper/Survival
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