U.S.-India Business Council Launches Solar Power Task Force

The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) announced the launch of a major new initiative to promote U.S.-India trade and investment in the burgeoning solar power sector. Comprised of private-sector companies, the USIBC Solar...

Tshwane University of Technology to Showcase Hydrogen Bicycle

Excitement is mounting for a group of innovative students from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in South Africa who will get to showcase their hydrogen powered bicycle, known as Hai Fambeni, at a conference in the North West.

Britain’s Churches And Religious Buildings Could Raise Millions By Installing Solar Panels

Britain’s churches and other religious buildings could raise £34 million a year for their coffers by installing solar panels, according to new figures from the British Gas Green Streets program. British Gas’ research shows that solar panels...

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd Opens Capital Wind Farm

Suzlon has celebrated the official opening of Infigen Energy’s Capital Wind Farm in Bungendore in New South Wales by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. The 67 turbine wind farm, located just outside Australia’s capital Canberra, was delivered...

Australia Well Behind on Carbon Competitiveness

Australia has been ranked last amongst developed nations with regard to its clean energy competitiveness, according to an international report. The study, commissioned by environment groups E3G and the Climate Institute (Australia), found Australia ranked...

Venezuela to Give Energy-Saving Light Bulbs to Low-Income U.S. Communities

The Venezuelan-owned Oil Company Citgo, together with the organization Citizen’s Energy, will provide about 460,000 energy efficient light bulbs to low-income households throughout the U.S., according to Citgo’s CEO Alejandro Granado.

Global Warming Becomes Global Boiling – Political Opinion

The evidence for the consequences of global warming is appearing with alarming frequency. This week’s headlines are filled with tales of deadly weather: “At least four people were killed and about 40 injured when a tornado tore through a Boy...

Renewable Energy And Energy Conservation Tax Act Cuts $18 Billion in Oil Subsidies

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to hold Big Oil accountable today when it passed H.R. 5351, the “Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008,” which repeals nearly $18 billion in oil company subsidies over the next decade...