 Here comes the golden age of gas – really?
Richard Crume is the latest expert to join our team of bloggers. In this article, Richard questions whether gas really is the panacea some members of the media make it out to be. In subsequent blogs, Richard will explore a range of issues from the lessons learned from Fukushima, to energy education and whether or not lobbyists are controlling the energy industry, through to the Wal_mart effect and why green buildings are good for communities. | Renewable outstrip coal and nuclear since 90s 
A new analysis of the global power plant market launched yesterday by Greenpeace International shows that since the 1990s, installations of wind and solar grew faster than any other power plant technology [1]. In addition, renewable energy expanded rapidly, to reach its biggest market share in 2010 and providing enough capacity to supply electricity to the equivalent of one third of Europe. | Study reveals consumers demanding more clean energy
Vestas Wind Systems A/S, the global leader in wind energy, announced today the release of two studies addressing consumer demand, climate change and corporate energy transparency. The first finds consumers wanting more renewable energy, while the second, Vestas say, will help corporations increase the uptake of renewable energy. | Biofuels Abengoa reports significant demand for bioethanol from Mediterranean oil industry Europe
Two million tonnes of special biofuels for aircraft in 2020 First bio-powered transatlantic flight lands Europe
Biofuels association urges G20 to invest in agriculture to meet energy needs Biogas Tanzania
Project launched to produce biogas from human waste Biomass Austria
57,000 biomass boilers and stoves installed per annum Electric/Hybrid Revolutionary “green” supersonic aircraft unveiled Worldwide electric car production to increase sixteen-fold by 2021 Panorama Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Earthquakes, Oh My:
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles renewable energy’s future UK
Renewables could provide 35% of energy capacity by 2020 Agenda Biomass Valorisation Congress & Exhibition 2011 International Nordic Bioenergy Conference |
