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  Lighting the Way: Toward a Sustainable Energy Future - InterAcademy Council 

  http://www.interacademycouncil.net/?id=12161

  Commissioned by the governments of Brazil and China, this report identifies a scientific consensus framework for directing global energy development. It lays out the science, technology and policy roadmap ... for developing energy resources to drive economic growth in both industrialized and developing countries while also securing climate protection and global development goals. The report was produced by a study panel of 15 world-renowned energy experts, co-chaired by Nobel Laureate Steven Chu, Director of the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab in the United States, and José Goldemberg, former Secretary of State for the Environment for the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Lighting the way establishes the best practices for a global transition to a clean, affordable and sustainable energy supply in both developing and developed countries . The report addresses incentives that can accelerate the development of innovative solutions, provides recommendations for financial investments in research and   [More...] [Less...]

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  Tags:  brazil, china, energy supply, sustainability

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  -- Press Releases June 2008 - Clean Energy Investments Charge Forward Despite Financial Market Turmoil - United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) -- 

  http://www.unep.org/Documents.Multilingual/Default.asp?DocumentID=538&ArticleID=5849&l=en

  With end of cheap oil, renewables and energy efficiency attracts fast-growing interest; New investment surpasses $148 billion in 2007, a 60% rise from 2006, Growth continues in 2008, UNEP study says Climate ... change worries, growing support from world governments, rising oil prices and ongoing energy security concerns combined to fuel another record-setting year of investment in the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries in 2007, according to an analysis issued Tuesday July 1 by the UN Environment Programme(UNEP). "The clean energy industry is maturing and its backers remain bullish. These findings should empower governments-both North and South-to reach a deep and meaningful new agreement by the crucial climate convention meeting in Copenhagen in late 2009," Achim Steiner, the head of UNEP, says. Over $148 billion in new funding entered the sustainable energy sector globally last year, up 60% from 2006, even as a credit crunch began to roil financial markets, according to the   [More...] [Less...]

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  Tags:  solar energy, sustainability, unep, wind energy

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  Sustainable Development Commission UK (SDC): 

  http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/

  Other headlines Can shopping change the world? Alan Knight explores. Zero Waste for Scotland The SDC welcomes the Scottish Government s intention to move towards a zero waste society and is pleased they ... have listened to the findings of our report, A Burning Issue. The Government's response to the legitimate concerns expressed by the general public over new nuclear power has been inadequate. Every Child's Future Matters Large building projects, aircraft flyovers and busy roads are causing excessive noise levels, increased pollution and safety fears, and preventing children from enjoying their local parks and neighbourhoods. Lost in Transmission? We argue that reducing greenhouse gas emissions should be made central to Ofgem's remit in order to meet the needs of future consumers in a low carbon society. Our practical guide explores how tackling the social and environmental impact of products throughout their lifecycle can improve businesses' competitive edge, as well as benefiting people   [More...] [Less...]

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  International Hydropower Association 

  http://www.hydropower.org/

  © 2006 International Hydropower Association

  First added: 8 February 2008, by: Tim Woodall  [Report as spam]

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