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1. U.S. smarter on energy use – N.R.D.C. report

(US)

... Well for U.S. Security and the Economy,” the country’s optimized energy efficiency will help meet its energy needs more than any other resource – from oil, coal, natural gas, and nuclear power. “Despite ...

Created on 21 October 2014

2. World’s first large-scale power station with C.C.S. commissioned in Canada

(Low-Carbon Biz)

... Saskatchewan. Utility Saskpower spent around$1.4 billion for a 110 megawatt retrofit of the Boundary Dam coal-fired power plant, equipping it with carbon-capture technology that will trap around 1 million ...

Created on 02 October 2014

3. Solar power could be leading source of electricity by 2050

(Solar)

... environmental and an economic necessity, and not a burden. The stellar economic performance of solar and wind power means that those who back coal-fired power plants seriously risk stranded investments,” ...

Created on 30 September 2014

4. 6th International Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Forum in Ukraine REF-2014 Kyiv

(Events)

...  Also within the framework of the Forum a specialized exhibition "2014/2015 Heating season" dedicated to the decisions for efficient heat generation and hot-water supply in the context of gas and coal ...

Created on 28 September 2014

5. U.N. chief welcomes announcements made in Climate Summit

(Climate Talks)

... the Green Climate Fund. A total of $2.3 billion was pledged towards the Fund’s initial capitalization on the day itself, with others committed contributions by November 2014. “A new coalition of Governments, ...

Created on 28 September 2014

6. Climate Summit sees intiatives and commitments

(Climate Talks)

... collectively known as the Coalition, will reach out to institutional investors worldwide and it will be aided by the largest global network of investors focused on sustainable development – the U.N.-supported ...

Created on 24 September 2014

7. China takes big step in reducing ozone depleting gases

(Climate Talks)

... change: The reduction equate to taking approximately 19.5 million cars off the roads, or eliminating annual emissions from 24 coal-fired power plants,” Mr. Hofman added. “As china is the single biggest ...

Created on 16 September 2014

8. Largest 100% biomass-fueled power plant in North America opens in Ontario

(Bioenergy)

North America’s largest 100 percent biomass fueled power station is now operating in Ontario, Canada. The Atikokan Generating Station was previously a coal-burning plant. The plant burned its last coal ...

Created on 16 September 2014

9. Environmental expert Zem Joaquin's tips on being Ecofabulous

(Living Green)

... portable LotusGrills – great for tailgating. Its charcoal counterpart is specially designed to provide cleaner-burning fuel for the grill. The Food: Take a healthy twist on nachos using Beyond Meat. ...

Created on 09 September 2014

10. 300 billion tons of carbon dioxide to continue to spew from existing power plants

(Technology)

... power plants constructed globally in 2012 alone will produce... This is a coal-burning power plant at the Turceni Power Station in Romania. Credit: Robert and MihaelaVicol Existing ...

Created on 01 September 2014

11. World Bank commits $5 billion for African renewable energy projects

(Funding & Incentives)

... achieving the goal of providing electricity for Af... The funding will help African generate more power from its abundant renewable resources rather than relying on coal and diesel ...

Created on 06 August 2014

12. Meet More Top Exhibitors in CNIBEE2014(Aug.26th- 28th)

(Press Releases)

... Ltd) was established in Hongkong in conjunction with CDS Group of United Kingdom for the purpose of promoting, marketing and development of the state of art technology -torrefaction/bio-coal turnkey projection ...

Created on 04 August 2014

13. $50 million A.D.B. loan to develop Indonesia’s geothermal potential

(Asia)

... will be located in South Sumatra. “This innovative loan demonstrates the depth of A.D.B. support for deploying clean energy technologies that can significantly displace coal and oil-fired power. In ...

Created on 23 July 2014

14. Kyocera’s solar module production reaches 5-GW milestone

(Solar)

... impact on the environment and dependence of coal and nuclear energies. This shift to solar has become especially evident in Japan, which launched an aggressive feed-in-tariff program in July 2012. Kyocera ...

Created on 03 July 2014

15. $48 trillion in investment needed to meet energy needs to 2035 – I.E.A. report

(Politics)

... the world’s two biggest emitters, are both taking concrete steps to cut coal and grow renewable, as are countries such as Mexico. Those steps send a super powerful signal into the corporate and financial ...

Created on 05 June 2014

16. Policy experts say environmental protection is crucial to ASEAN economic integration success

(Press Releases)

... phasing out coal, gas and oil to create a level playing field where renewable energies can compete with other energy sources; A policy commitment and action plan to establish a network of marine reserves ...

Created on 22 May 2014

17. Abengoa garners approval for 110 MW solar thermal project in Chile

(Solar)

... to secure a clean energy future for Chile, while also promoting economic development and reducing the country’s dependency on coal and natural gas. Abengoa will hold a ceremony to mark the start of the ...

Created on 15 May 2014

18. Solar energy by the numbers

(Solar)

... trillion is spent by US consumers on oil, gas and coal. With fuel costs rising, the quest for sustainable energy sources is well underway. Though solar energy solutions have become more popular in the ...

Created on 13 May 2014

19. $4.43 billion pledged to developing countries’ environmental efforts

(Funding & Incentives)

... Naoko Ishii, chief executive officer and chairperson of the G.E.F. “I am extremely encouraged by the broad coalition that has come together behind the belief in G.E.F.’s ability to play a critical role ...

Created on 22 April 2014

20. Greenpeace urges governments to transition to clean, renewable energy

(Climate Talks)

... of air pollution in China that are leading to changes in the country’s energy system. “Over half of the growth in global emissions of carbon dioxide since 2002 has been from increased coal burning in ...

Created on 08 April 2014