Monthly Archives: February 2011

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Research by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Environmental Law Institute reveals that the lion’s share of energy subsidies supported energy sources that emit high levels of greenhouse gases (GHGs). The study, which reviewed fossil fuel and … Continue reading

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More good news on the renewable energy front: The cost of onshore wind power has dropped to record lows, and in some regions is competitive with electricity generated by coal-fired plants, according to a survey by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, … Continue reading

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In an effort to reduce its dependence on Chinese exports, the Japanese government aims to reduce rare earths usage by one-third over the next few years and fund research in alternative substances and rare earth recycling programs. Typically, China supplies … Continue reading

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The crisis in Libya, the world’s 12th largest oil exporter, has resulted in severe disruptions to oil production and driven the nation’s exports to a halt. Although Libya accounts for only a small percentage of total global supplies, the oil … Continue reading

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A new report from the United Nations says investing in a “low carbon, resource efficient green economy” is an effective way to stimulate economic growth and bring long-term stability to the global economy. Published by the UN’s Environment Programme’s Green … Continue reading

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China currently dominates the world’s crucial rare earth minerals market, which are essential components for many clean energy technologies and high-tech devices.  Last year, China cut rare earth exports by 40%, causing panic among clean energy and technology companies and … Continue reading

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The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) reports that growth in solar photovoltaic (PV) power doubled this past year, with 16GW installed in 2010. This brings total global solar PV installed power to almost 40GW, an increase of 70% from the … Continue reading

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DESERTEC, a $496 billion project to generate solar electricity in the Sahara Desert could be exporting electricity to Europe in five years, according to European Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger, following a meeting with energy ministers from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia, … Continue reading

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By Avril David, The CSR blog at Forbes.com: “As protesters across the Middle East continue their fight for democracy and liberation, speculators have drawn attention to the inevitable impact of this instability and change on the oil and gas sector, … Continue reading

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