September 01, 2011
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Energy & Renewables Newsletter September 01, 2011 |
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UK government denies spiralling biomass demand could fuel land grabs
The government has rejected claims that its planned increase in biomass and biofuel use to meet clean energy targets will result in the displacement of people or competition with food crops in developing countries. A Biomass Energy report published yesterday by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) claimed that biomass demand will rise 600 per cent as countries look to decrease their reliance on fossil fuels and cut emissions. Biomass currently makes up 77 per cent of the world`s renewable ... | ||
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Report: China to crank up 2015 renewable target
Chinese state media has today reported that the government will increase renewable energy targets for 2015 as it seeks to beef up efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions. China is already one of the world`s largest and fastest-growing renewable energy markets, having emerged as a leader in the development and installation of wind and solar energy. The government had said it aims to accelerate the roll out of new renewable capacity as part of its next five-year plan and has signaled its intention to increase incentives to attract investment into the sector. However, according ... | ||
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