clean energy Articles
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Climate change risks and opportunities for the South African Economy case study
Camco developed a report assessing the implications of climate change for the South African economy, based on an analysis of national, regional and global mitigation measures. The report, entitled ‘Climate Change: Risks and Opportunities for the South African Economy’, has attracted considerable policy maker and media attention in South Africa, and argues that climate change has ...
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Forum: energy development and environmental protection
The author strongly believes that economic growth and preservation of our environment can be balanced and can co-exist. The same belief applies to the issue of energy development and our healthy environment and its sustainability. Energy development should not prevail at the expense of environmental protection. Any conflict can be resolved and all associated activities should set the goal of ...
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Does green energy help firm performance?
Environmental protection and sustainability is an emerging management topic. However, it is not easy for a for–profit firm to assign financial resources to sustainability, particularly when it hampers financial performance. We use Fortune 500 firms and examine the impact of participation in the green power partnership programme and using higher–priced clean energy on firm financial performance. ...
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Sustainable Community Projects EPIcenter
OCISP is one of the founding partners of the EPIcenter, a hub for clean energy technology innovations, education and community engagement, and entrepreneurial incubation. We have made a substantial monetary guarantee as well as additional in-kind contributions. CPS Energy was the driving force behind the vision for this world-class center and we are proud to support this endeavor. ...
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Clegg announces new £200m technology and innovation programme
UK government announces plans for new technology and innovation centres to develop clean tech, energy efficiency and IT. The Coalition government has formally launched today a new £200 initiative to build at least six technology and innovation centres designed to support the development of high-growth sectors such as clean technology, energy efficiency and IT. The government-backed ...
By Vital Energi
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Letter to EU president barosso on biofuels and land use change
Wetlands International together with several environmental NGOs have written to the European Commission President, José Manuel Barroso, demanding action on five scientific studies that question the clean energy benefits of biofuels. The five reports strongly question the environmental benefits of the use of biofuels instead of conventional fuels due to the indirect land use change at the ...
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House global climate bill mandates many EPA rulemakings with tight deadlines
On June 26, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 2454) by a vote of 219-212. Although its primary focus is the control of greenhouse gas emissions, it does much more. The author of this article identifies 31 new regulations the bill would mandate the Environmental Protection Agency issue and discusses the many regulatory ...
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Electro-oxidation Equipment and Its Applications
Electrooxidation is an electrochemical process that uses an electric current to facilitate oxidation reactions. This process has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its effectiveness in treating wastewater, recovering metals, and generating clean energy. In this article, we will delve deeper into the workings of electrooxidation and explore its various applications and benefits. -- ...
By YASA ET
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Emission reductions under the American clean energy and security act
This analysis provides an assessment of reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions relative to total U.S. emissions that could be achieved by cap-and-trade proposals currently submitted in the 111th Congress. A full description of the methods and assumptions behind this analysis can be found in the Appendix of the PDF document. This assessment is an update to a previous analysis released on ...
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Projected greenhouse gas emissions reductions from the power sector under the clean energy standard act of 2012, s. 2146
This analysis provides an assessment of the projected power sector greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions from S. 2146, the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012 (CESA), introduced by Senator Bingaman and eight cosponsors on March 1, 2012.iCESA establishes a standard for clean energy generation in the United States through 2035.iiIn 2035 covered utilities must supply 84 percent of their total ...
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Financing the GEF: What Europe can and must do
Frank Loy, the chief U.S. climate change negotiator in the second Clinton Administration, provides an international perspective on the latest current events regarding climate change, the Bush administration, and what Europe really needs to do to be the global leader on climate change. Recently, in Moscow, at the meeting of G8 Finance Ministers, the Europeans gave us a repeat performance of an ...
By AHC Group
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Barriers to clean technology investment and deployment between Australia and India
The project will identify the market and policy barriers to enhanced collaboration between Australia and India in the investment, development, and deployment of clean technologies. The challenges and opportunities presented by the need for clean coal technologies, renewable energy, and distributed generation will be addressed. The findings of the project will serve to develop practical solutions ...
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Wisconsin reacts to breakthrough in nuclear fusion research
WISCONSIN (CBS 58) -- The announcement Tuesday of a "net energy gain" using thermonuclear fusion at the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory in California was met with excitement across the world, including Wisconsin. UWM Physics Professor Doctor Philip Chang marveled at the conditions that were reproduced in a lab. "The conditions achieved is far more extreme than the sun," he said. "The density is ...
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Benefits and barriers to the implementation of renewable electricity clean development projects: the case of the south Mediterranean basin
This paper shows how Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects in renewable electricity (RE-CDM projects) may contribute to the sustainability of South and East Mediterranean Countries (SEMCs). It also shows that several factors make the implementation of these projects difficult, including the relatively weaker CDM institutional capacity of SEMCs. Therefore, countries in this region should ...
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Climate change and clean tech at the heart of US-China deals
US-China deals attempt to play a proactive role in upcoming international climate change negotiations. Obama and Hu Jintao announced more than $45 billion in exports deals yesterday, with more than two-thirds of them involving energy efficiency, carbon reduction and cleantech solutions. With the state visit of China's President Hu Jintao in its second day, climate change and clean techn have ...
By Vital Energi
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US contributions to a World Bank administered clean technology fund
The proposed Congressional appropriation of US$400 million per year over five years to support the deployment of clean energy technologies in developing countries could demonstrate much awaited United States leadership in responding to the global crisis of climate change. If these resources are invested wisely, the benefits will reach under-served communities in developing countries in desperate ...
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The Future of Clean Energy: The Critical Role of Gas Measurement in Hydrogen Production
Introduction to Hydrogen as a Clean Energy Source The quest for clean energy has become more urgent as the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and energy security. Hydrogen stands out as a promising candidate in the clean energy landscape due to its high energy content and zero-emission profile when burned. As a versatile energy carrier, hydrogen can be used in fuel cells for ...
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Australia's Carbon Pricing Mechanism
Summary: Australia’s Clean Energy Future plan is a comprehensive set of national policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and driving investments in clean energy. At its core is a carbon pricing mechanism starting in July 2012 and covering approximately 60 percent of Australia’s emissions. The pricing mechanism begins with a fixed carbon price for the first three years, ...
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The one thing we still need in order to get to a low-carbon economy
Pension funds, insurance companies and other investors who manage trillions of dollars have an enormous opportunity to change the future by investing in clean energy. The global clean energy industry has plenty of reasons to feel good these days. First, there was last month’s historic COP 21 Paris climate agreement, forged by 195 countries, which eclipsed most people’s expectations ...
By Ensia
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Environmental Policies under Obama: Is change in the air?
As the Democratic candidate for President, Illinois Senator Barack Obama laid out his key strategies for energy and the environment. As detailed in campaign speeches and on his official Web site Obama promised a comprehensive New Energy for America plan that would accomplish the following goals: Provide short-term relief to American families facing pain at the pump; Help create five million new ...
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