Arkiv for kategorien ‘Technology’


EU not reaching climate goals says EU Climate Policy Tracker 2011

torsdag, 1. december 2011

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This website presents up-to-date developments in climate and energy policies across the 27 EU member states. With a uniquely developed…

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US: Renewables recently exceeded consumption levels for nuclear energy

tirsdag, 2. august 2011

EIA: Consumption of primary energy derived from renewables recently exceeded current and historical consumption levels for nuclear energy. In the…

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IPCC: Close to 80 percent of the world energy supply could be met by renewables by mid-century

mandag, 9. maj 2011

The Special Report on Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation (SRREN), published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change…

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Anti-graft group warns against ‘green resource curse’

onsdag, 4. maj 2011

LONDON (AlertNet) – The global push to curb climate change must not lead to a “green resource curse”, as land…

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we ADAPT

onsdag, 27. april 2011

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SEI has unveiled a new version of weADAPT, an online ‘open space’ on climate adaptation issues for practitioners, researchers and…

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Asian Power: Staring at the Sun

mandag, 28. februar 2011

Asia is the new capital of clean power, overtaking the West in terms of investment in renewables.

Top Ten Solar Power…

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Carbon Nation – The Movie

søndag, 13. februar 2011

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Carbon Nation doesn’t waste time arguing that climate change is real and caused by humans, the film steps right into…

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10 amazing facts you probably didn’t know about renewable energy.

onsdag, 5. januar 2011

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In all the spin from fossil fuels and nuclear industries, it is easy to start believing that renewable energy can’t…

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Mexico City Pact: Cities Addressing Climate Change

onsdag, 24. november 2010

Mayors from around the world have signed an agreement to address climate change at the World Mayors Summit on Climate,…

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A GRAND CHINESE CLIMATE SCHEME

fredag, 12. november 2010

The first paper in the „Risoe DTU Climate Paper Series“ is now available. It can be downloaded from http://cd4cdm.org/Publications/GrandClimateSchemeChina.pdf

The title…

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Non-fossil energy technologies in 2050 and beyond

torsdag, 11. november 2010

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The report is based on the latest research results from Risø DTU, together with available international literature and reports

This Risø…

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Germany: Climate-friendly, reliable, affordable: 100% renewable electricity supply by 2050

onsdag, 1. september 2010

„Germany can be supplied with 100% climate-friendly electricity from renewable sources by 2050” declared the Chair of the German Advisory…

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Threat to Security of Energy Supply

tirsdag, 13. juli 2010

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As the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico has amply demonstrated, growing global energy demand and the anticipated restricted availability…

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Global Desalination Investment to Double

mandag, 5. juli 2010

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Water scarcity, population and economic growth, pollution, and urbanization are all placing increased pressure on freshwater resources around the world.…

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Governments have their heads in the sand when it comes to oil

onsdag, 9. juni 2010

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Sir David King, Director of the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, has today called on governments to recognise…

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Climate Crisis, Credit Crisis: The Quest for Green Growth

torsdag, 22. april 2010

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The Global Economy and Development program at Brookings today released a new report — “Climate Crisis, Credit Crisis:…

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Roadmap 2050: A Practical Guide to a Prosperous, Low-Carbon Europe.

onsdag, 14. april 2010

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Europe can switch to low carbon sources of energy without jeopardising reliability or forcing up energy bills to punitive levels,…

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Solar Power + Water Desalination = Rivers in the Desert

onsdag, 7. april 2010

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The notion that science can produce rivers in the desert was once preposterous–but it’s no longer a crazy idea. A…

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China Leads G-20 Members in Clean Energy Finance and Investment

fredag, 26. marts 2010

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Washington, DC – 03/24/2010 – For the first time, China led the United States and other G-20 members in 2009…

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The Economic Case for Slashing Carbon Emissions

fredag, 19. marts 2010

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Amid a growing call for reducing atmospheric concentrations of CO2 to 350 parts per million, a group of economists maintains…

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All renewables: How realistic is it?

torsdag, 18. marts 2010

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by Stefan Nicola

Berlin (UPI) Mar 16, 2009

Europe can meet 100 percent of its power supply from renewable sources by 2050…

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UK: Testing the water for Wave and Tidal potential

torsdag, 4. marts 2010

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Wave and tidal energy in England and Wales today received a boost as plans for the first full Strategic Environmental…

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6,8 mio. til vand og klimaændringer

torsdag, 4. marts 2010

Vand og klimaændringer er det dominerende tema blandt 16 udviklingsprojekter, som By- og Landskabsstyrelsen nu har givet økonomisk støtte til…

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Visit Top 5 greenest cities in the world

onsdag, 3. marts 2010

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This article by Beth Hodgson originally appeared in GlobalPost.

5. Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver has been recognized for trying to make the Winter…

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The ET Carbon Rankings: the world’s largest companies ranked by absolute greenhouse gas emissions.

torsdag, 25. februar 2010

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Launch of ET Carbon Ranking

Monday 22.02.2010 saw the launch of the Environmental Investment Organisation’s new Global Carbon Rankings. For the…

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United Nations launches global campaign to strengthen synergies in chemicals and waste management

mandag, 22. februar 2010

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On 22 February 2010, more than one hundred forty governments will meet in Bali to strengthen ties between the Basel,…

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Urgent Need to Prepare Developing Countries for Surge in E-Wastes

mandag, 22. februar 2010

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Rocketing sales of cell phones, gadgets, appliances in China, India, elsewhere forecast

Proper e-waste collection, recycling key to recovering valuable materials,…

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Bill Gates on energy: Innovating to zero!

torsdag, 18. februar 2010

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At TED2010, Bill Gates unveils his vision for the world’s energy future, describing the need for “miracles” to avoid planetary…

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Beyond the Corn Field: Balancing Fuel, Food and Biodiversity

torsdag, 18. februar 2010

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The development of alternative fuel will greatly benefit the U.S., say scientists in an Energy Foundation-funded report published February 16…

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Saudi Arabia To Use Solar Energy for Desalination Plants

onsdag, 27. januar 2010

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Saudi Arabia’s national science agency announced a new initiative to build solar-powered desalination plants to reduce water and energy costs…

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US PEW Center: Climate TechBook

torsdag, 7. januar 2010

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Greenhouse gas emissions come from diverse sources across the economy. The magnitude of emissions and diversity of sources means that…

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A Copenhagen Prognosis: towards a safe climate future

onsdag, 16. december 2009

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SEI, the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) launch A Copenhagen Prognosis:…

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Wind Energy can meet 65% of tabled 2020 emissions reductions by industrialised countries

mandag, 14. december 2009

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The Global Wind Energy Council today released calculations showing that wind energy alone could achieve up to 65% of the…

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Europe’s Share of the Climate Challenge

tirsdag, 1. december 2009

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This report examines how Europe can show leadership in keeping global climate change within these limits: firstly, by undertaking domestic…

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World’s Largest Working Hydro-Electric Wave Energy Device Launched

mandag, 30. november 2009

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Queen’s University Belfast has helped the global wave energy industry take a major stride forward with the launch of the…

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Western lifestyle unsustainable, says climate expert Rajendra Pachauri

søndag, 29. november 2009

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Rajendra Pachauri, the chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), warned that western society must undergo a radical…

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Humanity Now Demanding 1.4 Earths

torsdag, 26. november 2009

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One the eve of the Copenhagen climate conference, Global Footprint Network is releasing data today that reveals a growing gap…

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Rising Tigers, Sleeping Giant

onsdag, 18. november 2009

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A new report by the Breakthrough Institute and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, “Rising Tigers, Sleeping Giant,” is the…

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