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Energy issues engage Lifetime Learning students 24 Nov 2009 18:02 GMT
... Participants in the Sherborn COA's Lifetime Learning course “Powering America's ... carbon-based and noncarbon fuels, as well as renewable sources such as solar, wind, water and geothermal. Williams ...
EU: US should spell out long-term climate goal 24 Nov 2009 18:01 GMT
... Last updated November 24, 2009 4:55 a.m. PT EU: US should ... has set a 15 percent target for renewable energy, a greater energy efficiency target and an expansion ...
Norway opens first osmotic power plant 24 Nov 2009 18:00 GMT
... TOFTE, Norway, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- A Norwegian power company announced Tuesday ... first osmotic power plant. Statkraft, Europe's largest renewable energy company, said the plant at Tofte, outside Oslo, ...
Platinum, palladium see biggest jumps 24 Nov 2009 17:36 GMT
... Two precious metals have been quietly rallying to their highest ... the potential for the metal group in alternative energy is great with the recent discovery of ...
UPDATE 1-Greece names Zervos to head Public Power Corp 24 Nov 2009 17:34 GMT
... ATHENS, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Greece on Tuesday named renewable energy expert Arthouros Zervos to head state-controlled 'The Greek state, as a shareholder, is going to ...

Don't ignore agriculture in climate talks, experts warn 24 Nov 2009 17:34 GMT
... Leading agriculturalists have warned that failure to include agriculture in next month's climate change summit in ...
U.S. to Set Emissions Target Before Climate Talks 24 Nov 2009 17:33 GMT
... WASHINGTON - The United States will propose a near-term target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions before the meeting ...
Korea to double African aid by ¡¯12 24 Nov 2009 17:33 GMT
... like to commend Korea for its resolve to support Africa in poverty eradication and sustainable development efforts,�� Ping said. ��We appreciate Korea for doubling the official development aid by 2012 ...
VIDEO: Brazilian Government Tackling Climate Change in Brazil 24 Nov 2009 17:31 GMT
... BRASILIA, Brazil, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brazilian National Plan on ... promote the use of biofuels and other renewable energy sources -- are expected to lead Brazil's transition ...
NRG nabs California solar farm 24 Nov 2009 17:30 GMT
... PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 24 (UPI) -- New Jersey-based NRG Energy ... low- and no-carbon energy environment means using renewable resources that are located where the demand is," ...

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EU advocates going green 24 Nov 2009 17:30 GMT
... BRUSSELS, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- At least 60 percent of ... carbon dioxide emissions, increase the use of renewable resources and increase its energy efficiency each by ...
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Biomass can be beneficial to Southeast environment 24 Nov 2009 17:15 GMT
... A recent letter published in the Juneau Empire criticized the U.S. ... just carbon emissions: creating local jobs, producing renewable energy, improving forest health, reducing local heating costs, reducing ...
AWSL Announces Revised Date for Stock Dividend -- Receives Funding Commitment 24 Nov 2009 17:15 GMT
... ) hereby notifies its shareholders that, subject to confirmation by FINRA (The ... massive global shift towards environmentally friendly, economical renewable energy. The Company is positioned to achieve significant inroads ...
Canada launches voluntary carbon offset fund 24 Nov 2009 17:13 GMT
... have committed to an initial $13 million investment in the fund as ... the management of carbon offset credits and renewable energy certificates. The fund is designed to help corporations ...
Make: Gift Guide 2009: Gifts that will inspire your kids 24 Nov 2009 17:13 GMT
... Make: Gift Guide 2009: Gifts that will inspire your kids ... • Robots • Rockets • Bicycles • Alternative Energy Devices • Electronics • Crafts • Circuit ...
EIB, ADB in $660m Pakistan clean energy partnership 24 Nov 2009 17:12 GMT
... LONDON, Nov 24 - The European Investment Bank and Asian Development Bank will ... to a $2.2 billion programme to develop renewable energy projects in Pakistan, the EIB said on Tuesday. ...
Fortes fortuna adiuvat/Mark Jalkanen 24 Nov 2009 17:12 GMT
... Pardon our Latin (and our French), fortune favors the bold ... (California tea?) jobs rather than the new alternative energy green jobs, massive amounts of new revenue ...
Climate rivals blast email thefts 24 Nov 2009 17:11 GMT
... New Zealand climate scientists from both sides of the global ... an attempt to "muddy the waters" before climate talks in Copenhagen next month. Dr Martin Manning said private ...
Aboitiz firms seeking approval for power supply deal 24 Nov 2009 17:10 GMT
... ABOITIZ GROUP SUBSIDIARIES AP Renewables Inc. and San Fernando Electric ... Under the agreement, AP Renewables will supply renewable energy for three years starting Dec. 26, 2009 to ...

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Solar project a boost to green jobs 24 Nov 2009 17:10 GMT
... BrightSource Energy's Ivanpah solar project represents a tremendous opportunity for ... San Bernardino. And while construction jobs from renewable energy projects are just one part of the green ...
Wind Works Power Corp 24 Nov 2009 16:56 GMT
... a new type of opportunity with the potential for high reward, and ... Tariff, a generous incentive structure for encouraging renewable energy development that was pioneered in Dr. Stuckmann’s native ...
New form of electricity developed 24 Nov 2009 16:55 GMT
... Norway has unveiled the world's first osmotic power plant on Tuesday, ... Statkraft, which presents itself as the biggest renewable energy company in Europe, is running the osmotic power ...
eHydrogen Solutions, Inc.'s Hydrogen Fuel Technology Benefits From Federal Funding 24 Nov 2009 16:54 GMT
... eHydrogen Solutions, Inc. (eHS) (PINKSHEETS: BIGD) is pleased to ... hydrogen has a bright future as an alternative energy source for our country. Engineered Hydrogen Solutions ...
State visit to grow trader between South Africa and Norway 24 Nov 2009 16:54 GMT
... State visit to grow trader between South Africa and Norway Trade and ... develop existing trade and partnerships, particularly in renewable energy, the oil and gas industries, fruit and foodstuffs, ...