renewable energy growth Articles
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Black energy intensity versus green energy intensity: implications for sustainable development
This study attempted to identify the common trends for the 'black' and 'green' economic development of the major developed and developing countries as well as exceptions to these trends. It investigated these economies' energy and carbon dependences in the last 42 years and their renewable energy growths in the last ten years. In addition to the traditional concept of 'energy intensity', this ...
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UN climate chief: Paris to set 50-year agenda
The December climate change conference in Paris is the last chance for a meaningful agreement that would offer hope for a planet at risk due to greenhouse gases, U.N. climate chief Christiana Figueres said Wednesday. Figueres is deep into preparations to broker a landmark, legally binding climate deal with more than 190 nations to keep global warming from reaching dangerous levels. "Science is ...
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Zero Waste World - When the economy goes in circles, everybody wins.
“Don’t let fashion go to waste,” says H&M, the global clothing retailer that booked $20 billion in revenues last year. So I brought a bag of old T-shirts, sweaters and khaki pants to an H&M store in Washington, D.C., where it took them, no questions asked, and gave me a coupon for 15 percent off my next purchase. H&M takes back clothes in all of its 3,100 stores in ...
By Ensia
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Water Demands Might Hamper Hydrogen Development
Fuel cells promise vehicle power with zero emissions Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are powered by generating electricity from compressed hydrogen, and their only emission is fresh water. As good as that sounds, though, a lot of fresh water is required to manufacture the compressed hydrogen, and supplies are increasingly limited. Is there enough fresh water for a transition to hydrogen? A Reuters ...
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Growth mechanism and optical properties of zinc oxide thin film
Zinc oxide (ZnO) thin films were successfully deposited on glass substrate by radio frequency (RF) sputtering technique. One set of the samples was annealed in open air at temperatures of 423 K, 573 K and 723 K for one hour while another set of samples was annealed under nitrogen atmosphere for the same duration of time and temperature as the other set. A growth mechanism for thin film growth by ...
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Terrorism and the ultimate corporate environmental strategy
This article points to the signs of a shift from the model of an over-dependence on central power plants to a distributed renewable energy system, and discusses the major growth opportunities for businesses developing new technologies. Our electricity grid, with its emphasis on large polluting and centralized power plants that inefficiently send power long distances over transmission lines, is ...
By AHC Group
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Unlocking Sustainability: Oil from Waste Plastic Pyrolysis
In the global pursuit of sustainable solutions to tackle plastic pollution and meet energy demands, the emergence of pyrolysis technology offers a promising avenue. Pyrolysis, a thermal decomposition process, can transform plastic waste into valuable resources, including pyrolysis oil. This comprehensive guide explores the process of generating pyrolysis oil from plastic waste, its applications, ...
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China can turn its challenges into clear opportunities for greener growth
Confronted with a cooling economy and global headlines declaring an "Airpocalypse", China faces challenges on multiple fronts. While many people are quick to point out the hurdles, the reality is that its leaders are moving ahead with significant policy measures and reforms. If successful, these actions will not only help drive China's economic development, they will address another mounting ...
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Trends and projections in Europe 2015 - Tracking progress towards Europe`s climate and energy targets
EU and Member States progress towards 2020 climate and energy targets The 2015 edition of the annual European Environment Agency (EEA) 'Trends and projections' report confirms that the EU is well on track to meet its climate and energy targets set for 2020 (Figure ES.1). The report highlights the positive impact of key 'drivers', in particular: Steady roll-out of renewable energy; Decrease ...
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Greenhouse Gas Emission Trends and Projections in Europe
Untitled Document Abstract The actual and projected progress (by 2010) of the EU and candidate countries towards reaching their targets under the Kyoto Protocol, based on national programmes, are assessed in this report. It shows which countries are on track, the sectors that are contributing most, the effectiveness of existing policies and measures, and whether additional ...
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Encouraging green industry innovation
Recently, in the New York Times Green Column, Bettina Wassener wrote about the “Plastic Disclosure Project,” which annually surveys industry on their overall plastic use and reports back on consumption trends. The goal of the project is to raise awareness about plastic consumption, create a “plastic footprint” akin to a carbon footprint for business, and hopefully motivate ...
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Questions and Answers on the Directive on Maritime Spatial Planning
Why do we need a Directive on Maritime Spatial Planning? The uncoordinated use of coastal and maritime areas creates competition for maritime space and is an inefficient use of marine resources. A lack of predictability regarding appropriate access to the maritime space has created an uncertain climate for investment. With rapidly increasing demand for maritime space for new activities, from ...
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Trends and projections in Europe 2014
Reporting the latest progress towards climate and energy targets in Europe This 2014 edition of the annual European Environment Agency (EEA) 'Trends and projections' report provides an updated assessment of the progress of the European Union (EU) and European countries towards achieving their climate mitigation and energy targets. The report also supports and complements the annual report from ...
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