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Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) Projects Proliferate, Finds Zeus ResearchBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 30, 2009
Energy research and consultancy, Zeus Development Corporation observes a rapid rise in the number of underground coal gasification (UCG) projects in recent months. "Greenhouse gas emission concerns are prompting power and coal-to-liquids project developers to find... Read more.. |
FEATURE - Sunshine, sewage to power cities of the futureBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 30, 2009
"These are the three giant stomachs of Lille." Amid the hum of machinery and warm odour of putrefying autumn leaves, official Pierre Hirtzberger is explaining how three giant fermenters can convert household food waste, trimmings from parks and gardens... Read more.. Subject Tags: Politics , Technology |
What do the new standardized pollution norms imply? By : Anonymous, Nov 28, 2009
Right on the heels of the Copenhagen climate summit, India has announced uniform pollution standard norms. The change in pollution standards comes after a long spell of 15 years. “The new guidelines have been prepared after considering those of the European... Read more.. |
China announces planned emissions cutsBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 26, 2009
China announced Thursday that it will cut its economy's carbon intensity by up to 45 percent by 2020, the state news agency Xinhua said, and that Premier Wen Jiabao will participate in international climate negotiations in Copenhagen next month. The move by the world's... Read more.. |
India, US Agree on Climate ChangeBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 26, 2009
President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have launched what the White House is calling a green partnership, affirming the countries' commitment to combating climate change and ensuring energy security and clean energy. India and the United States have... Read more.. |
India, US sign clean energy dealBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 25, 2009
The United States and India signed a deal here Tuesday aimed at promoting the development of technology that will produce cleaner forms of energy. The memorandum of understanding was signed by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and India's... Read more.. |
Lighter levies to ensure hybrid cars soon to be cheaperBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 24, 2009
Hybrid and eco-friendly cars such as Honda Civic, the soon to be launched Toyota Prius, Nissan Altima and GM Taheo could become cheaper as the government looks at trimming duties on such vehicles. Union minister for heavy industries and public enterprises Vilasrao... Read more.. Subject Tags: Politics |
GreenBeat: Where will the VC money flow on the Smart Grid?By : sustainabilityo..., Nov 24, 2009
Venture capitalists and investment bankers are fascinated by the potential of making money from Smart Grid investments and initial public offerings in the coming year, judging from the latest panel at VentureBeat’s GreenBeat 09 event today. In spite of a difficult IPO... Read more.. Subject Tags: Politics , Technology |
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.. |
Consultative Committee meet for Underground Coal GasificationBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 21, 2009
The reconstituted Consultative Committee of the Members of Parliament for Coal met for the first time under the chairmanship of Mr Sriprakash Jaiswal minister of state for coal (Independent Charge). The agenda of the meeting was Underground Coal Gasification. ... Read more.. |