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Green Subsidies May Have Hidden Costs, Experts Warn

Green Subsidies May Have Hidden Costs, Experts Warn

Some subsidies that appear to encourage sustainability are not so simple (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Government subsidies for business practices and processes should be approached with caution, even when they seem to be environmentally friendly, writes a group of scientists and economists in t his week’s Policy Forum […] Click here to view original […]

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Innovation in clean energy from man-made wind and small-wind generation

Innovation in clean energy from man-made wind and small-wind generation

Abstract The need to reduce global emissions leads us to look for various sources of clean energy. In recent decades, wind technology has advanced significantly, enabling large-scale power generation in both marine and terrestrial environments, as well as the development of mini-wind solutions. However, we often underestimate the capacity […] Click here to view original

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Solar industry needs to grow up and be more political, says ex-US federal sustainability chief

Solar industry needs to grow up and be more political, says ex-US federal sustainability chief

Image: CleanCapital “We as an industry have to be more active in politics,” says Jon Powers, president of US renewable energy investment firm CleanCapital. “The policy is made, but it’s made in support of politics. So we have to be out there supporting members – bipartisan – who support […] Click here to view original

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California bill to expedite geothermal approvals gets Governor’s approval

California bill to expedite geothermal approvals gets Governor’s approval

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new bill that seeks to streamline approval processes for geothermal exploratory drilling projects in the State. The bill proposes that counties act as lead agencies for the environmental review of such projects, clearing a major bottleneck in the current system. Assembly Bill […] Click here to view original

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Chile's renewables share rises to 38.6% in Aug

Chile’s renewables share rises to 38.6% in Aug

Las Salinas solar farm hybridised with the Sierra Gorda Este wind farm in Chile. Image source: Enel Chile (www.enel.cl) The share of non-conventional renewables in Chile’s electricity production rose to 38.6% in August from 36.7% in July , according to the latest figures released by Chilean national energy commission […] Click here to view original

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Britain to become first G7 country to end coal power as last plant closes

Britain to become first G7 country to end coal power as last plant closes

A drone view of Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station in Ratcliffe-on-Soar, Nottinghamshire, Britain September 26, 2024. REUTERS/Molly Darlington/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Companies Uniper SE LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) – Britain will become the first G7 country to end coal-fired power production on Monday with the closure of […] Click here to view original

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