August 08, 2013
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Environment Management Newsletter August 08, 2013 |
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Coal plant decommissioning services revenue will total $5.3 billion from 2013 to 2020
Driven by tightening environmental regulations, competition from natural gas plants, and public pressure for cleaner sources of electricity, utilities will retire record numbers of aging coal plants between 2013 and 2020. The coming wave of retirements offers significant opportunities to the companies that will carry out the decommissioning processes. According to a new report from Navigant Research, worldwide revenue from coal plant decommissioning services will total $5.3 billion from 2013 to 2020. “Utilities and other plant owners face a series of complex decisions in retiring aging ... | ||
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UN and partners renew efforts to support green economy projects in deserts and drylands
Following a major meeting on drylands held in China`s Kubuqi desert, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has announced fresh support for projects tackling desertification in Asia. Tackling desertification and harnessing the economic opportunities from renewable energy, desert tourism and other sustainable development projects in drylands are the focus of new agreements signed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners in China. Renewed collaboration between UNEP, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the Beijing-based Elion Foundation ... | ||
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