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Invasive Grasses as Biofuel? Scientists Protest
October 25, 2012 | posted by The Institute
Scientists from across the country are advocating for more caution when considering biofuel sources
Adoption of ENERGY STAR equipment varies among appliances
October 18, 2012 | posted by The Institute
Appliances with the ENERGY STAR® logo are intended to represent more-efficient options in the marketplace.
U.S. Struggles to Rescue Green Program Hit by Fraud
October 12, 2012 | posted by The Institute
Bogus renewable energy credits are seen across the country
Mexico president-elect taps Merkel know-how on renewable energy
October 11, 2012 | posted by The Institute
Mexican President-elect sought advice on how to develop his country’s renewable energy sector from Germany
Germany Plans Cap for Renewable Energy Subsidies
October 11, 2012 | posted by The Institute
German Chancellor plans to cap renewable-energy subsidies when capacity reaches national targets
Industry minister says nuclear energy too risky for quake-prone Japan, must end quickly
October 01, 2012 | posted by The Institute
Japan’s industry minister said the country must give up nuclear power plants as soon as possible because they pose too much risk in one of the world’s most earthquake-prone countries.
Fight over canola pits biofuels vs. organics
September 28, 2012 | posted by The Institute
Demand for renewable energy has helped fuel a push to grow canola in Oregon raising a tense conflict between producers of organic foods and renewable energy in a state that cherishes both.
Even as the ice melts, drilling in the Arctic gets tougher
September 28, 2012 | posted by The Institute
As the world warms, energy companies have rushed in to exploit the newly uncovered oil and gas resources in the polar regions.
Georgia Finally Getting Some Solar Energy
September 28, 2012 | posted by The Institute
Just days after an aspiring utility filed plans to develop 2 gigawatts (GW) of solar in the state, Georgia Power is proposing to triple its use of solar electricity.
Sustainable Energy for All: How to Fight Poverty and Climate Change
September 27, 2012 | posted by The Institute
On the UN Secretary-General’s meeting on sustainable energy and the new initiative that aims to achieve universal access to modern sources of energy by 2030.
