UAE takes first step to nuclear power
The United Arab Emirates will establish a US$100 million agency to look into developing nuclear energy to satisfy rising electricity demand.
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New Zealand report says biomass will meet all energy needs
A New Zealand government study has said purpose-grown energy forests could meet all of the country's future heat and transport fuel needs.
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Biofuels sector searches for business models that will pay
Sentiment in the biofuel sectors of Europe and North America could scarcely be more pessimistic at the start of this spring, according to a specialist in renewable energy finance.
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Cargo ship completes maiden voyage using towing kite
The two-month maiden voyage of the Beluga SkySails cargo ship was successfully completed last week, providing proof that its kite towing system can cut fuel use by up to 20%.
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G20 backs climate fight
A grouping of the world's top greenhouse gas emitters last week backed UN-led efforts to forge a global pact to fight climate change but disagreed on a sectoral approach to curb emissions from industry.
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US power plants record biggest CO2 emissions jump in 10 years
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from US power plants climbed 2.9% in 2007, the biggest single-year increase since 1998, according to new analysis by the nonprofit and nonpartisan Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) of data from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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ADB calls for more climate change funding
Asian Development Bank (ADB) vice-president Ursula Schaefer-Preuss has called for more funding for projects that will reduce the adverse impact of climate change in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Tesla Motors begins production of its all-electric roadster
After months of delay caused by transmission problems, Tesla Motors started limited production of its all-electric 2008 Tesla Roadster this week.
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Cutting the cost of going green in Dubai
The cost to Dubai ’s commercial building owners of going green has dropped dramatically, according to an award-winning energy conservation company.
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Four key clean energy markets increased 40% in 2007 says report
Solar photovoltaic products, wind power, biofuels, and fuel cells collectively experienced a 40% growth in revenues in 2007, according to a new report from Clean Edge, Inc.
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