Fiscal implications of global decarbonization
Internationally coordinated climate mitigation policies can effectively put the world on a path toward achieving the agreed Paris temperature goals. Such coordination could be initiated by large players,
United States Of America (US)
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Modeling policies to promote renewable and low-carbon sources of electricity
The two primary motivations for energy policy in the United States are promoting energy security and combating climate change. Because the electricity sector accounts for roughly 40 percent of national carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, renewable sources of electricity could be particularly important for
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China surpasses US as the worlds top energy consumer
China has overtaken the United States as the world's largest energy consumer, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday. China immediately questioned the report, claiming its calculations were
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China pips US as worlds biggest energy consumer
China overtook the US as the world
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Biofuel vs bioinvasion: Seeding policy priorities
To provide alternatives to petroleum-based energy, enhance global security, and reduce carbon emissions, the U.S. government has mandated a greater proportion of energy portfolio be derived from plant-based fuels (i.e., 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act; EISA).
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US seeks solar flair for fuels
The US Department of Energy has launched an 'artificial photosynthesis' initiative with the ambitious goal of developing, scaling up and ultimately commercializing technologies that directly convert sunlight into hydrogen and other fuels.
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Butter holds secret to latest biodiesel fuel
<br />KENNETH CHANG<br /><br />BUTTER IS not the fuel of the future, but it is possible to churn perfectly good diesel fuel out of it.<br /><br />
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Wind turbines are coming to New York, and not just offshore
Patrick McGeehan<br /><br />NEW PLANS:So far, there haven't been large-scale efforts to harness the wind in the city<br /><br />For years, New York officials have envisioned powering the region from a set of huge wind turbines in the Atlantic Ocean off Long Island. But well before an offshore wind farm would be up and running, giant turbines may soon be spinning much closer to the city.
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The radiation source protection and security task force report - Aug. 11, 2010
Established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct), the Interagency Task Force on Radiation Source Protection and Security (Task Force) has made important progress since its 2006 report to the President and Congress to improve the security of domestic radioactive sources given the enduring threat of terrorists seeking radioactive materials to attack the United States.
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Generic environmental impact statement for license renewal of nuclear plants - Regarding Kewaunee power station
This supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) has been prepared in response to an application submitted by Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc. (DEK) to renew the operating license for Kewaunee Power Station (KPS) for an additional 20 years.
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Discussion in Lok Sabha on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill (25/08/2010)
<div><font size="2">Read this Discussion in Lok Sabha on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill, 2010.The bill has been approved after the government agreed to opposition’s demand for strengthening a contentious provision relating to suppliers' liability in the legislation.</font></div> <p> </p> <p> </p>