Daily Archives: April 5, 2011

Global investment in the clean energy industry defied expectations to reach a total of $243 billion in 2010 and rose 30% from 2009 levels, says a new report from the World Economic Forum (WEF). The WEF report, Green Investing 2011: … Continue reading

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“The widespread deployment of smart grids is critical for a secure, cost-effective and clean energy future,” says a new report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) yesterday. In its Smart Grid Technology Roadmap, the IEA calls smart grids a … Continue reading

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Brent crude prices topped $122 a barrel today as oil prices traded at their highest levels in 2 1/2 years since the highs of 2008. “The whole commodity complex seems to be on the boil again,” said Edward Meir at … Continue reading

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