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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

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Many of the world’s leading executives and investors believe in a strong connection between the economy and the environment. Talk of a “political battle” between the two major focal areas is mere “nonsense,” says Mark Vachon, Vice President of GE’s … Continue reading

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The Chinese government’s “Second National Assessment Report on Climate Change” warns of significant risks to agriculture and water resources as a result of a changing climate. Global warming may reduce crop yields, shrink rivers and increase the frequency of damaging … Continue reading

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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

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Investing in clean energy, expanding energy efficiency programs and harnessing America’s vast natural gas resources received considerable emphasis in President Obama’s State of the Union Address.  Below are key excerpts from his speech: Natural Gas “…nowhere is the promise of … Continue reading

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Solar power installations in the United States have reached record highs this year.  As we reported previously, third quarter photovoltaic installations rose by 40%, bringing total installed capacity above 1GW for the first time in U.S. history. As the year … Continue reading

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Bloomberg New Energy Finance predicts strong growth in solar and off-shore wind energy may propel annual investments in clean energy to double by 2020, reaching an estimated $395 billion a year. By 2030, that figure may rise to $460 billion … Continue reading

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Solar energy is reaching a “turning point” in the United States.  As component prices fall and installations expand, the industry has experienced significant growth over the past few years and is set to continue the trend.   Solar power installations … Continue reading

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South Korea-based LG, the second largest business conglomerate in the country, announced new plans to invest 8 trillion won (US $6.8bn) into the promising “green new business” sector. By 2015, LG’s investments will aim to generate 10 trillion won in … Continue reading

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A technology breakthrough from Japan’s Kyushu University may result in steep declines in the cost of wind power, bringing it below that of nuclear energy. The innovative new design, called the ‘wind lens’, could result in triple the power output … Continue reading

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