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Meeting global demand for energy, materials, food, and water

Meeting global demand for energy, materials, food, and water

November 24, 2011

A complete rethink of resource management will be needed to keep pace with demand, as up to three billion new consumers join the world's middle classes over the next 20 years says a new report from McKinsey & Company.


Spending on new renewable energy capacity to total $7 trillion

Spending on new renewable energy capacity to total $7 trillion

November 22, 2011

The annual value of renewable energy capacity installed will double in real terms to $395bn in 2020, rising to $460bn in 2030, compared with $195bn in 2010 – according to analysis company Bloomberg New Energy Finance.


US focus on fossil fuels is out of touch with mainstream America

US focus on fossil fuels is out of touch with mainstream America

November 16, 2011

Are those in Congress and the White House who embrace the agendas of coal, oil, gas, and nuclear industries in sync … or out of touch … with the mainstream of America?


 IBM Opens $50 Million Smarter Cities Challenge

IBM Opens $50 Million Smarter Cities Challenge

November 01, 2011

IBM has announced opening of the IBM Smarter Cities Challenge grant program that brings elite IBM employees with expertise on a variety of urban-related matters to applicant cities.


Clean energy future can happen - says new report

Clean energy future can happen - says new report

October 25, 2011

A new report says renewable sources of energy could meet between 60-90% of the UK's electricity demand by 2030, and recommends the government sets a target of 60% for renewable energy generation to provide certainty for investors.


United States to Lead the World in Geothermal Power Capacity

United States to Lead the World in Geothermal Power Capacity

October 16, 2011

According to a recent report from Pike Research, total U.S. geothermal capacity will reach 4.2 gigawatts (GW) in 2020, a 36% increase from the 2010 level and significantly more than any other country.


 Hydrogenics to Provide Wind-Hydrogen Storage in Germany

Hydrogenics to Provide Wind-Hydrogen Storage in Germany

October 13, 2011

Hydrogenics Corporation has been selected by the City of Herten, Germany to provide a wind-hydrogen energy storage solution.


Winds of change: electricity from wind in the Middle East

Winds of change: electricity from wind in the Middle East

October 12, 2011

In the airless heat of the Gulf, it is hard to imagine the Middle East proving a worthwhile location for wind power producers. Considering its plentiful year-round sunshine, it is not surprising that solar projects tend to attract the most attention in the region.


A committed minority can threaten green energy projects

A committed minority can threaten green energy projects

October 12, 2011

A new report that finds when just 10 percent of a population holds an unshakable belief, this belief will rapidly be adopted by the majority of the society.


"Energy for all - Financing access for the poor"

"Energy for all - Financing access for the poor"

October 10, 2011

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has launched a special early excerpt of the 2011 World Energy Outlook, entitled “Energy for All: financing access for the poor”.


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