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Analysis: High food prices cloud UK grass-for-energy plans | Reuters

Sunday, January 9th, 2011

‘(Reuters) – Record high world food prices threaten to limit the use of land for low-carbon energy crops just as British efforts to pioneer growth of the giant grass miscanthus in Europe are poised to gather pace.’

via Analysis: High food prices cloud UK grass-for-energy plans | Reuters.

Coal, greenhouse gas emissions: Washington state considers whether to allow plant that would export coal to China – latimes.com

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

‘When coal is mined in Montana, shipped out of Washington state and ultimately burned in China, who is responsible for the greenhouse gases?’

via Coal, greenhouse gas emissions: Washington state considers whether to allow plant that would export coal to China – latimes.com.

China unveils 2015 energy and power expansion plans | Reuters

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

‘(Reuters) – China revealed a raft of targets for its energy and power sectors on Thursday, planning to boost capacity in the next five years to feed its growing economy, now the world’s top energy user.’

via China unveils 2015 energy and power expansion plans | Reuters.

Commission lets 36 states dump nuke waste in Texas – Yahoo! News

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

‘HOUSTON – A Texas commission approved rules on Tuesday that pave the way for 36 states to export low-level radioactive waste to a remote landfill along the Texas-New Mexico border.’

via Commission lets 36 states dump nuke waste in Texas – Yahoo! News.

Solar Knowledge: India Paid $10 Million in Solar Subsidies in 2010

Sunday, January 2nd, 2011

‘India paid at least 459 million rupees ($10 million) in subsidies to help rural homes and villages install solar-powered lights in 2010.’

via Solar Knowledge: India Paid $10 Million in Solar Subsidies in 2010.

China likely bright spot in Asia climate action | Reuters

Friday, December 31st, 2010

‘(Reuters) – The outcome of U.N. climate talks in Mexico this month should boost steps in Asia to curb greenhouse gas emissions, with China a likely bright spot in 2011, a senior analyst at a leading U.S. think tank said.’

via China likely bright spot in Asia climate action | Reuters.

The Consequences of Oil

Friday, December 31st, 2010

Video on the consequences of the BP oil spill.

The Consequence of Oil from Global Access Media on Vimeo.

Vestas China orders hit high in 2010 | Reuters

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

‘Reuters – Danish wind turbine maker Vestas said its orders from China this year reached a record high as the country invests more heavily in clean energy, including wind power.’

via Vestas China orders hit high in 2010 | Reuters.

Japan shelves carbon emissions trading scheme | Reuters

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

‘(Reuters) – Japan postponed plans for a national emissions trading scheme on Tuesday, bowing to powerful business groups that warned of job losses as they compete against overseas rivals facing fewer emissions regulations.’

via Japan shelves carbon emissions trading scheme | Reuters.

Obama administration files WTO complaint against China over wind power subsidies | Greenspace | Los Angeles Times

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

‘The Obama administration on Wednesday backed the United Steelworkers union in its accusation that China is giving an illegal boost to wind power manufacturers there.’

via Obama administration files WTO complaint against China over wind power subsidies | Greenspace | Los Angeles Times.