Two critical markets are pursuing a stressed planet’s renewable resources, presenting policymakers with complex and difficult choices. The Worldwatch Institute’s latest look at Earth’s “vital signs” sees dangerous times ahead as the “sustainability crisis” unfolds. China Dialogue's Maryann Bird investigates
… Food and energy: a clash of giants Maryann Bird | 18th October 2007 Comment Energy Crisis Agribusiness Biofuel Farming … crisis” is unfolding. “Global energy and food markets have collided over the …
The UK is now the second most attractive place in Europe in which to invest in renewable energy, and has attracted the attention of Californian power giant, Clipper Windpower.
… A following wind for clean energy 5th October 2007 News Wind Power Wind Energy Wind Wind Turbines Clipper Windpower Clipper Investment Energy Electricity Power Wind Energy Science …
A leaked document revealed by the Guardian over the summer showing how the Government was preparing to dodge its EU commitments on renewable energy has been borne out in a new round of EU talks.
… 2007 News Politics Government Renewables Energy EU UK Carbon Dioxide Global Warming … Climate Change Wave Tidal Wind Climate Change Energy News web pic 2_119.jpg A leaked … to dodge its EU commitments on renewable energy has been borne out in a new round of EU …
Greenpeace campaigners yesterday shut down Kingsnorth coal power station in Kent to send a message that expansion plans for coal power in the UK are outdated and dangerous.
… October 2007 News Coal Kingsnorth Coal Power Energy Climate Change Greenpeace Campaigns … Warming Climate Change Coal Climate Change Energy News web pic 2_231.jpg Greenpeace … a new coal plant on the same site. Greenpeace energy expert Robin Oakley, speaking from …
The Government's Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) has given the nod to a huge barrage across the Severn estuary which will result in the loss of 145 hectares of protected wetland habitat and a change in the intertidal area of some 14,428 hectares.
… News Severn Barrage Tidal Power Tidal Tidal Energy Tidal Lagoons Friends Of The Earth Sdc … Jonathon Porritt Tidal Natural World Energy Politics And Economics News web pic … But recent support in the Government's Energy White Paper and yesterday, at the …
China has announced a major drive towards the use of biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel - just as another report pours more water on the idea that biofuels will end the energy crisis.
… 2007 News Biofuels Ethanol Biodiesel China Energy Biofuel Carbon Dioxide Global Warming Climate Change Climate Change Energy News web pic 2_75.jpg China has … water on the idea that biofuels will end the energy crisis. ChinaPower, a company run by …
Public bodies in Scotland are agonising over the expansion of hydroelectric power schemes, weighing the benefits of clean power against the environmental damage caused by tapping water-courses.
… 2007 News Scotland Hydro Hydroelectric Power Energy Electricity Environmental Impact Dams Energy News web pic 2_64.jpg Public bodies in … is an important source of renewable energy which helps to tackle greenhouse gas …
Greenpeace has released a video detailing the Government's continued mishandling of the nuclear consultation process.
… Nuclear Power Nuclear Consultation Greenpeace Energy Power Plants UK Climate Change Energy News web pic 2_34.jpg Greenpeace has … is responsible for only 4 per cent of total energy use in this country, and will have a …
Campaigners in the US are celebrating a victory against a proposed coal power plant in Iowa, Environmental News Services reports.
… in Iowa 17th October 2007 News Coal Power Energy Carbon Dioxide Iowa Sierra Club … Global Warming Climate Change Climate Change Energy News web pic 2_74.jpg Campaigners in … was a collection of worst practices - for our energy system, for our economy, for the …
The nuclear industry continues to show failings in reliability by shutting down nearly half of the UK’s reactor fleet for maintenance this week, even as the Government finalises its consultation on a new generation of British nuclear power.
… 2007 News Nuclear Nuclear Power Power Plants Energy Politics And Economics The nuclear … generation of British nuclear power. British Energy was forced to admit that seven of the … He told the BBC that when it comes to energy delivery, ‘One needs certainty, and the …
Don’t hit the bottle, warns Pat Thomas, else you’ll do more than swallow marketing hype
… glycogen (a starch-like carbohydrate) for energy. When the body digests carbohydrates, … broken down into glucose – to meet immediate energy needs – and glycogen. Glycogen is …
Carbon trading, its backers claim, brings emissions reductions and supports sustainable development in the global south. But, argues Kevin Smith, it may do neither, and is harming efforts to create a low-carbon economy.
… communities who are taking action on clean energy and energy-reduction projects, but rather to big, …