renewable energy

Saudi Arabia goes solar

Friday, May 11, 2012
The world's largest oil exporter isn't necessarily concerned about saving the planet. It's about being able to export even more crude.
Posted In: Saudi Arabia, renewable energy, solar

U.N. meets to chart future of energy

Monday, January 16, 2012
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon is set to declare the Year of Renewable Energy for All.
Posted In: United Nations, renewable energy, fossil fuels

Renewable energy set to grow in 2012

Monday, January 2, 2012
A major government incentive for solar power expired this week, but now bigger companies may benefit from a tax break.
Posted In: solar power, renewable energy
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The surprising new energy reality

Monday, December 5, 2011
Despite the stalling of global climate pollution talks, a new energy landscape is emerging.
Posted In: green, renewable energy

Going Green in Arabia

Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Green energy in the oil-heavy Middle East may seem like an oxymoron, but when a natural resource can only go so far, green technology finds its way...
Posted In: abu dhabi, manufacturing, masdar institute, renewable energy, Science, sustainable design, world

China plans $738 billion investment in renewable energy

Monday, August 9, 2010
Bloomberg is reporting that China will invest 5 trillion yuan (nearly $740 billion) over the next 10 years into renewable energy projects....
Posted In: China, energy, renewable energy, US
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Shell to renewables: I don't want to see you anymore. Don't call me, don't text me.

Friday, March 27, 2009
In a stunning yet not entirely unexpected move, Royal Dutch Shell PLC recently announced it will withdraw its support from any future investment in...
Posted In: renewable energy, Shell

Response post: renewables can't be stopped

Friday, October 3, 2008
It looks like Michigan and Washington are closely aligned with their renewable portfolio standards of 10% by 2015 and 15% by 2020, respectively....
Posted In: bailout, renewable energy, Washington
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The bailout plan and prospects for renewable energy

Thursday, October 2, 2008
Sustainable thinking often requires the luxury of a long term perspective: If you don't have fuel to prepare the evening's meal, whether the...
Posted In: bailout, Michigan, renewable energy

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