Monthly Archives: July 2012

Wheat prices are up over 50 percent since mid-June; The price for corn has risen more than 45 percent since mid-June; and Soybeans are up almost 30 percent since the beginning of June and up almost 60 percent since the end … Continue reading

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India resumed power supplies to most of the 360 million people plunged into darkness by the worst grid failure in a decade, an outage that shut transport networks, triggered commuter chaos and halted water supplies “Power supply has been restored … Continue reading

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In Saudi Arabia, where temperatures are among the highest in the region, the onset of Ramadan has resulted in a series of power outages that have sent hot and hungry protestors to the streets. 8% Energy Spike in Saudi Arabia It’s … Continue reading

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With the December 31 deadline for the extension of the wind power production tax credit looming, the future of American green energy hands in limbo. The US might to look to other countries that are dedicated to the development of … Continue reading

Posted in Carbon Finance, Clean Energy, Climate Change, Energy Efficiency, Investments, Nuclear, Oil, Solar, Traditional Energy, Water, Wind | Tagged Clean Energy, Energy Efficiency, Hydropower, Investments, low-carbon energy systems, Solar Energy, wind energy | Leave a comment

The ocean is a tremendous bank of energy. Covering more than two-thirds of our planet, the amount of energy embodied in the ocean’s tides, currents, and waves, could power the world – if we were able to commercialize the technology … Continue reading

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In 2010 global water investments generated over a half trillion dollars In the 12 short years leading up to 2011 the world added a billion people. China’s population is now 1.3 billion. Plus they will add another 100 million in … Continue reading

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GCC governments have earmarked more than $100 billion in their water sectors between 2011 and 2016 to improve desalination technologies involving solar energy, and maximise on wastewater treatments and recycling. According to a recent report by Ventures Middle East, population … Continue reading

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Since we last warned about the looming water crisis in the Republic of Yemen. Unfortunately, little has improved. Despite much international attention and a change in regime, Yemen remains in a dire situation, positioned as the first country to run … Continue reading

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We would like to wish you, dear friends, colleagues and partners a wonderful period of Taqwa, Ihsan and Iman during this year’s Ramadan and that your family will have some enjoyable Ziarat visits with your family and friends. We remember … Continue reading

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