 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. | The value of health & safety in challenging times: the client's perspective 
This is the third in a series of articles examining the challenges facing the onshore wind energy sector in improving safety standards in a difficult economic climate, and how these challenges are to be overcome. | Is IRENA finally starting to ramp up its activity?
IRENA has announced that it will be hosting a high-level Africa Consultative Forum on Renewable Energy in Abu Dhabi on 8 and 9 July which “will provide an opportunity for Ministers of Energy from Africa to engage with experts”. Is this the start of things to come after a very slow start by the agency? | Panorama England
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Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles renewable energy’s future PV German, US Solar researchers to work together on next-generation PV Germany
July FiT reductions unlikely as solar market slows Biofuels Sustainable biojet fuel initiative launched in Latin America and the Caribbean Abengoa reports significant demand for bioethanol from Mediterranean oil industry Wind Europe
EWEA: Wind energy could supply 50% of EU power by 2050 Spain
Catalan environmentalists team up with American far right to hinder wind industry’s progress Agenda Intersolar North America Offshore Foundations for Wind Turbines | 
