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Study Finds Global CO2 Emissions Dropped 1.3% in 2009; Emissions in China and India Rose 9% and 6%

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The decrease in emissions follow the decrease in the global economy. Although the stimulus package from the Chinese government in 2008 was said to have a green focus, even construction of windmills is a relatively emission intensive activity, at least in the short run Peters said. Resources.

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World Economic Forum Report: US$515 Billion Per Year Needed in Green Investments

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In light of the global financial crisis, it is crucial that every dollar is made to ‘multi-task’ to create a sustainable low-carbon economy. ”. Other highlights from the report include: Clean energy investments increased from around US$30 billion in 2004 to more than US$140 billion by 2008.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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Green Car Congress attended the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (REFF-Wall Street) conference (23-24 June) sponsored by Euromoney Energy Events and the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). We reached peak oil consumption in the US in 2008 and the same is true in the EU and Japan. ” Billion in 2008).

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GM: Let's Hash Out Open Plug-In Car Standards

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Email « Daily Sprout GE Looking to Tap $2 Trillion of Stimulus Spending » Leave a reply Name (required) Email (required, will not be published) Website Notify me of follow-up comments via email. of improvement every two years drives innovation, adoption — and most importantly in the quest for grid parity — cost.

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Profile: Farmers Ethanol: Focusing on Sustainable Corn Ethanol Production and a Triple Bottom Line

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In addition to providing the heat for system processes, the CHP generator will provide 7.5MW of green electricity. In 2008, Valero Energy CEO Bill Kless had said that using corn to produce ethanol will make food so expensive in poor countries that it will cause more misery than global warming. Earlier post.). Efficiency.