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Fuel economy measures could cut Commonwealth countries’ cumulative oil bill by US$3.2T through 2050

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Commonwealth countries can cut their cumulative oil bill by £2 trillion (US$3.2 Given that about half the Commonwealth’s and world’s oil is used in transport and oil accounts for about 95% of transport fuel use, this could spell economic disaster for the oil importing countries which make up the vast majority of the Commonwealth.

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BloombergNEF: clean energy investment in developing nations slumps as financing in China slows; coal burn surges to record high

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This is due to wind and solar projects generating only when natural resources are available while oil, coal, and gas plants can potentially produce around the clock. But like trying to turn a massive oil tanker, it takes time. The rest of the top five included Chile, Brazil, China, and Kenya, in that order.

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Pike Research forecasts global geothermal power capacity could more than double by 2020; US to lead world in geothermal power capacity through 2020

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While conventional geothermal resources account for nearly all online capacity today, enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) and co-produced wells both offer opportunities for expansion outside of rift zones or volcanically active regions throughout the world, according to the study. GW of geothermal power—41% of worldwide capacity.

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UNEP study: small number of measures targeting black carbon and tropospheric ozone could yield immediate climate benefits

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The Summary of this assessment for decision makers was presented at the 26 th session of the Governing Council / Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GC/GMEF) of UNEP from 21-24 February 2011 in Nairobi, Kenya. Summary for decision makers of the integrated assessment of black carbon and tropospheric ozone.

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Global Fuel Economy Initiative launches second 3-year campaign; ICCT joins partnership

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Moreover, whilst climate change and energy security remain high on the political agenda, and countries across the globe face severe economic challenges, the potential of fuel economy to save expenditure on oil and ease international financial imbalances adds to the imperative to make greater progress. 2012 is therefore a very important year.

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How Will EV Charging Powered by Renewable Energy Create a Greener World

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Renewable energy was the main source of energy before the discovery of oil, coal, and natural gas. The tectonic-plate-related power is generated most in Iceland, El Salvador, New Zealand, Kenya, and the Philippines. It comes from natural sources that continuously regenerate, such as sunlight, wind, water (in motion), and geothermal.