Suzlon head sees wind turbine shortfall under pact
Dec 15, 2009 06:57 EST
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Demand for new wind power could far outstrip supply under a new global climate deal, the founder of Asia's largest wind turbine maker said this week, calling for new manufacturers to help industry to fill orders. Tulsi Tanti, also chairman of India's Suzlon Energy, said due to the size of the 36.5 billion euro ($53.5 billion) wind turbine market, he does not consider existing manufacturers as competition.
Pope calls for action on climate change
Dec 15, 2009 06:55 EST
Pope calls for urgent action to protect the environment in World Peace Day message. Pope Benedict XVI called for urgent action to protect the environment, saying Tuesday that climate change and natural catastrophes threaten the rights to life, food, health ? and ultimately peace.
Maine ocean wind demo sites to be identified
Dec 14, 2009 17:15 EST
Demonstration site or sites for Maine ocean wind power projects to be identified. Maine will take another step toward bolstering its wind power potential this week when a task force announces up to four final demonstration sites for projects off its coast.
U.S. to rely less on oil for energy by 2035: government
Dec 14, 2009 16:54 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. oil demand through 2035 is not expected to return to the peak levels reached before fuel consumption fell sharply due to high petroleum prices and the recession, the government's top energy forecasting agency said on Monday.
Obama seeks climate deal with 'meaningful steps'
Dec 14, 2009 16:16 EST
US President Barack Obama wants world leaders meeting in Copenhagen to seal a deal that imposes "meaningful steps" to shape the battle against global warming, a US official said Monday.
US in plan to aid poor nations develop clean energy
Dec 14, 2009 12:18 EST
The United States Monday unveiled a 350-million-dollar global effort to help provide clean energy technology to developing countries and invited top officials to a green summit next year.
US in plan to aid poor nations develop clean energy
Dec 14, 2009 11:26 EST
The United States Monday unveiled a 350-million-dollar global effort to help provide clean energy technology to developing countries and invited top officials to a green summit next year.
U.S. pledges $85 million for renewable energy
Dec 14, 2009 10:57 EST
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - The United States pledged on Monday to contribute $85 million to a $350 million multinational fund aimed at speeding up renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in poor countries.
Company wants to turn fat into fuel at Iowa plant
Dec 14, 2009 10:21 EST
Illinois company hopes to produce jet fuel from chicken fat at proposed $15M Iowa plant. A central Iowa plant could soon begin producing jet fuel from poultry fat.
EU carbon scheme is supporting clean energy shift: NEF
Dec 14, 2009 10:13 EST
LONDON (Reuters) - The EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) is starting to influence power companies' investment decisions toward cleaner energy production, a survey by research group New Energy Finance shows.
US reveals fund for green tech in poor nations
Dec 14, 2009 10:01 EST
US reveals funds for green tech in poor nations, $350 million international effort. The White House on Monday announced a new program drawing funds from international partners to spend $350 million over five years to supply developing nations with clean energy technology to curb greenhouse gas emissions and reduce global warming.
US plan to deliver clean energy to poor countries
Dec 14, 2009 09:35 EST
The United States on Monday unveiled a 350-million-dollar, multinational effort to help provide clean energy technology to developing countries.
US unveils plan to deliver clean energy to poor countries
Dec 14, 2009 09:21 EST
The United States on Monday unveiled a 350-million-dollar, multinational effort to help provide clean energy technology to developing countries.
US reveals fund for green tech in poor nations
Dec 14, 2009 08:40 EST
US reveals funds for green tech in poor nations, $350 million international effort. The White House on Monday announced a new program drawing funds from international partners to spend $350 million over five years to supply developing nations with clean energy technology to curb greenhouse gas emissions and reduce global warming.
World's mayors tackle climate change on their own
Dec 14, 2009 04:36 EST
From bike lanes to wood chips, mayors from cities worldwide compare notes at climate talks. It isn't easy getting Italy's city dwellers out of their Fiats, off their Vespa scooters and onto bicycles to ride to work, "like here in Copenhagen," says an Italian environmental official.
Hi-tech, eco-friendly dream home takes shape in Japan
Dec 14, 2009 03:48 EST
On Tokyo Bay, at the edge of the largest urban sprawl on Earth, sits what may be an environmentalist's dream home.
Real money to be made in Copenhagen Conference
Dec 13, 2009 09:59 EST
Alternative energy stock could be the clear winner . More than 1,200 limos, 140 private jets, and an additional 40,000 tons of carbon dioxide have converged on the Danish capital of Copenhagen this week to ?save the world? from climate change.
Junior miner soars on copper resource estimate
Dec 11, 2009 17:16 EST
Some speculators made more than a few pennies from a copper 43-101 Friday, while gold/silver samples lifted shares of a small explorer. . Stockhouse Canadian Small and Micro-cap Stock Report for Friday, December 11, 2009
Two U.S. Senators unveil alternative climate bill
Dec 11, 2009 16:13 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two more U.S. Senators jumped into the climate bill debate on Friday, offering a proposal that would cap planet-warming emissions but reduce the role of Wall Street in carbon markets.
