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Methane - A Greenhouse Gas Becomes Star of the MarketBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 13, 2009
Capturing methane, one of the gases that contributes to global warming, is fast becoming an attractive environmental deal for industrialised countries - and for Latin America. But the trend is causing tensions between social and environmental activists. Brazil has... Read more.. |
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.. |
Australia pledges $70 mn for research projects in IndiaBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 12, 2009
Australia on Thursday decided to scale up its collaboration with India in science and research by pledging over $70 million in areas straddling energy, agriculture and environment. Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced that his government would invest $50... Read more.. Subject Tags: India , Technology |
Obama in 11th-hour climate bid with China, IndiaBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 12, 2009
With the clock ticking on the high-stakes Copenhagen climate summit, US President Barack Obama will try to salvage fading hopes for a deal as he meets this month with the leaders of China and India. Obama on Sunday starts his closely watched debut trip to China. A week... Read more.. |
India wants free tech transfer to meet climate change challangeBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 12, 2009
Ahead of the global meet on climate change in Copenhagen next month, India today pitched for free transfer of technology from developed to developing countries to meet the global challange of climate change. Speaking at an international conference here, Commerce... Read more.. Subject Tags: Social Issues , Technology |
Solar cos out to tap $42 billion bountyBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 12, 2009
Several multinationals and scores of Indian companies, many of them start-ups, are following the sun in India for an opportunity the World Bank estimates at over $42 billion over the next 10 years. But before they put the money on the table, these companies,... Read more.. Subject Tags: Politics , Technology |
Making climate change finance work for IndiaBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 11, 2009
Investment in energy is critical for India. The World Energy Council estimates that about 56% of rural households in India have no access to electricity. The World Bank calculates that energy poverty levels such as these can reduce gross domestic product (GDP) growth... Read more.. |
Norway launch new strategy for IndiaBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 11, 2009
Norway launches its new strategy for India, stressing on business, research, education, transfer of technology and health, said Norwegian Ambassador Ms Ann Ollestad in an exclusive with HT. "This is a long term strategy. While it is more or less the same as before, we... Read more.. |
India Carbon Outlook announces “Sustain Ability: Leadership through Ideas” ContestBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 11, 2009
India Carbon Outlook presents the “Sustain Ability: Leadership through Ideas" Contest in association with Aahvaan ‘10 − to select two individuals who can mobilize communities with their ideas for sustainability.This... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Entertainment , Human Interest , India , Resource Efficiency , Social Issues , Sustainable Energy , Sustainable Products , Technology |
Enfinity and Titan Energy Systems to Develop, Finance and Construct 1 GWp of PV Installations in APBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 11, 2009
Enfinity, a global renewable energy developer, and Titan Energy Systems, a manufacturer of PV modules, today announced their collaboration on developing, financing and constructing 1 GWp of PV installations on 3000 acres of land in Andhra Pradesh in the coming 5 years. ... Read more.. |