November 13, 2008
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Energy & Renewables Newsletter November 13, 2008 |
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How to optimise the use of bioenergy for Europe’s climate efforts
Bioenergy can substantially reduce Europe`s greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to achieving the EU`s renewable energy target, says a new report by the European Environment Agency. Such benefits, however, can only be realised if policy and economic incentives are in place to minimise the potential negative impacts of bioenergy production. The report `Maximising the environmental benefits of Europe’s bioenergy potential` analyses what bioenergy can offer Europe in terms of climate mitigation and energy security and what role it can play in Europe`s future energy mix. The report quantifies the ... |
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Gore urges Obama to deliver 100 per cent renewables within a decade
As speculation mounts that he could be offered the post of climate change czar in the Obama administration, former vice president Al Gore has called on the president elect to go way beyond his election pledges and set a target of switching the US to 100 per cent renewable energy within 10 years. The president-elect has outlined plans to ensure energy suppliers get a quarter of their energy from renewable sources by 2025, but speaking at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco late last week Gore urged Obama to implement a far more ambitious climate change bill. `I think that the president-elect ... |
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