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Following two of the driest years on record, seven water authorities in parts of southern and eastern England have imposed bans on hosepipes. Nearly 20 million citizens will be affected by this decision, made in part due to drought and … Continue reading
“Given the limited reserves of oil in the Member States, the EU is a net importer of crude oil,” reports the European Commission. Given the high energy dependency amongst many EU member nations, higher oil prices may be a serious … Continue reading
The oil-rich nation of Norway has announced significant financial commitments to support broader global access to energy and the development of a new carbon marketplace. As part of its “Energy+ Partnership” with the UK, France, Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands and … Continue reading
Booming natural gas resources in the United States have attracted significant investment from major foreign energy players in Asia and Europe. China’s China Petroleum & Chemical Corp (Sinopec) and France’s energy giant Total SA recently announced new investments totaling $4.5 … Continue reading
Posted in Natural Resources, Traditional Energy
Tagged Asia, China, Energy, Europe, Fossil Fuels, natural gas, United States
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The European Union has announced it will build a stockpile of rare earth elements to boost domestic supply and safe-guard against Chinese dominance. Rare earths are necessary components in a wide array of clean energy and high-tech devices, and China … Continue reading
Germany’s decision to phase out nuclear power by 2022 is already having a positive impact on the renewable energy sector. Under Germany’s new energy roadmap, renewable energy from sources such as solar and wind will replace the power lost from … Continue reading
The German Parliament has approved an “aggressive” new version of its landmark Renewable Energy Sources Act, which was first made into law in 2000. Germany has strengthened its Advanced Renewable Tariff program, setting a minimum requirement of no less than … Continue reading
The risks of global climate change are significant, but major global asset owners and asset managers are realizing that these challenges also present profitable investment opportunities. A recent study asks: Are these asset owners being proactive enough in seeking climate … Continue reading
Germany, the world’s largest solar market, announced that it will not reduce subsidies for solar power in July as was previously planned. A total of 700MW of new solar modules were installed between March and May 2011, less than the … Continue reading
Posted in Clean Energy, Policy, Solar
Tagged Clean Energy, Europe, Investing in Alternative Energy, Solar
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Europe’s largest wind farm, currently under construction in Scotland, has reached a “key milestone” with the facility’s first generation of electricity sent to the national grid. Scotland is serious about developing its significant wind and tidal resources, and the nation … Continue reading
Posted in Clean Energy, Wind
Tagged Alternative Energy Investing, Clean Energy, Europe, Investing in Alternative Energy, Wind
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