http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/archive/1842 en_GB OneWorld Africa - OneWorld South Asia/English/Topics/Environment/Renewable energy Solar Power Brighter than Ever http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160541/1/1842 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. Solar Power Sizzles http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83705 Global production of solar photovoltaic cells increased 51 percent in 2007, to 3,733 megawatts. Dawn Of An Energy Famine http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83656 Just as the need for renewables becomes critical, the oil giants signal an alarming retreat, writes Jeremy Leggett. From: The Guardian Boosting Green Energy In Britain http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83632 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. WWF: EU:n biopolttoaineiden kestävyyskriteeristö askel oikeaan suuntaan http://fi.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83646 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. Biofuel Threat To 60 Million Tribal People http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83630 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. From: Survival Solar power makes Lily Allen smile http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83607 Pop star Lily Allen is backing a campaign to boost green energy in homes and businesses around Britain. Biofuels: Sustainability Not Guaranteed http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83551 Certification alone cannot guarantee that agrofuels are being produced sustainably. 'Sustainability' is being used as a smokescreen, shows a new report (PDF). From: Friends of the Earth Europe 'Feeble' Britain Needs Renewable Energy Shakeup http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/160031/1/1842 MPs have been urged by campaigners to support a crucial amendment to the Energy Bill which would encourage householders, businesses and communities to produce their own renewable energy. EU Biofuel U-Turn? http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83459 The European commission is backing away from its insistence on imposing a compulsory 10% quota of biofuels in all petrol and diesel by 2020. From: The Guardian 'Fossil Fools' Protests Target Oil Industry http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/159294/1/1842 NEW YORK, Mar 31 (OneWorld) - Green groups are planning to celebrate April Fools Day Tuesday with a variety of actions designed to embarrass oil industry bosses gathering in Washington. 30 Million to Hit the Lights for Earth Hour http://www.oneworld.net/article/view/159223/1/1842 MELBOURNE, Mar 28 (IPS) - Organisers of Earth Hour 2008 estimate that in excess of 30 million people worldwide will take action on Saturday to raise awareness of how small changes can make big differences when it comes to climate change. The Richard Heinberg Interview http://tv.oneworld.net/article/view/152547/1/1842 Smog to Keep Record-Holder from Olympic Race http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/158721/1/1842 WASHINGTON, Mar 11 (OneWorld) - Air quality concerns in Beijing have prompted the world's record holder in the marathon to pull out of the premiere long-distance running event at this year's Olympic Games. Call of the Hummingbird http://tv.oneworld.net/article/view/158666/1/1842