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Tiny "carbon neutral" club struggles with costsBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 24, 2009
Norway, Costa Rica and the Maldives are struggling with high costs and technological hurdles to stay in the world's most exclusive club for fighting climate change -- seeking to cut net greenhouse gas emissions to zero. The United Nations is praising their "carbon... Read more.. |
India, US set to sign green deal: Manmohan SinghBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 23, 2009
India and the US are all set to sign a memorandum of understanding on energy security, clean energy and climate change, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced Monday while seeking cooperation of American companies in these areas. “This will provide a framework for... Read more.. |
China, India push for 'patent free' green techBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 23, 2009
As world leaders prepare for climate talks in Copenhagen next month, developing nations have tabled a controversial proposal which would effectively end patent protection for clean technologies. China and India have floated the idea of making new green technology... Read more.. |
ABB Focus: Climate Change and . CEO Joseph Hogan's view of the future.By : sustainabilityo..., Nov 21, 2009
You have invested heavily in emerging markets. Now there is no growth coming from here but developed markets like the U.S. seem to be reviving investments in power and oil and gas. So what are the short term dynamics you have to deal with there? We have been a... Read more.. |
Bihar villagers now get green electricityBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 20, 2009
A technology that converts rice husk into electricity is gaining ground in Bihar. Some 100,000 households in the state already use electricity produced from biomass and their number is steadily growing. According to an estimate, 44 percent of India's population still... Read more.. |
WEO 2009 outlines bleak outlook for India but there's hope too By : Anonymous, Nov 17, 2009
Going by the World Energy Outlook report, India has a bleak period ahead. By 2030, world primary energy demand is set to shoot up 40% higher than in 2007, with India and China accounting for 53% of the... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , China , energy , India , Politics , Resource Efficiency , Social Issues , Sustainable Energy , Technology |
Power for India, Jobs for the U.S.By : sustainabilityo..., Nov 14, 2009
Ed. note: You can always keep up with Secretary Chu through his Facebook page. Before joining President Obama in China on Monday, I am visiting India, another crucial partner for the United... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , energy , Entertainment , Environment , Health , India , Politics , United States |
Dow Corning sees India solar energy market glowingBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 13, 2009
Silicones manufacturer Dow Corning is seeking a long-term engagement with the Indian solar energy market. “India offers an exciting potential because of the huge energy demand for its large population. We have clear intentions to invest and grow,” said Mr Jean-Paul... Read more.. |
India’s booming solar industry reinforces Linde as frontrunner in PV industryBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 9, 2009
Reinforcing its position as India’s leading gas technology supplier to the photovoltaic (PV) industry, BOC India (BOCI), a member of The Linde Group, has won four new long-term gas supply deals with large PV manufacturers, Moser Baer, Euro Multivision, Solar Semiconductor and... Read more.. Subject Tags: BOC India , Business , Environment , India , manufacturing , Social Issues , Technology |
Why India Is Playing Hard to Get on Climate ChangeBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 8, 2009
If U.S. diplomats consider India to be a major obstacle to global climate-change negotiations — and they do — it might be because of Sunita Narain. The director of the influential Centre for Science and Environment, Narain can be as caustic as she is intelligent, and never... Read more.. |