World energy issues monitor 2024
In a world where the demands for secure, affordable and sustainable energy are ever-increasing, global and national energy systems are showing signs of deficiencies and strains everywhere. There is an
In a world where the demands for secure, affordable and sustainable energy are ever-increasing, global and national energy systems are showing signs of deficiencies and strains everywhere. There is an
This study, drawing on primary research and reviews of national policies in eight countries and additional, international analysis where necessary, suggests that effective development and
President Barack Obama, fresh from his first legislative victory on climate policy, expressed confidence on Monday that new greenhouse gas emission limits would become law with help from the U.S. Senate. Obama also announced new measures on efficiency standards for lighting used in homes and businesses to take effect in 2012.
The climate bill that the U.S. House of Representatives passed on Friday contains several elements that could begin to push the energy industry away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy.
Paper industry requires large amounts of energy in the form of heat. The energy requirement is met with captive and national grid power. Substantial portion of the energy requirement is met through the generation from the fossil fuels.The industry is also offering tremendous potential to save energy and such savings are CDM opportunities.
This report examines the policy responses of 49 developing country governments to world oil price movements in the last three years. The sample includes 16 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, 15 in Asia (Central, East, and South), 10 in Latin America, and 8 in the Middle East and North Africa.
New Delhi: The Union Government on Tuesday revealed that nuclear energy will be an important component of the 24
This article proposes and investigates a project-based crediting mechanism which based o a national CO2 emission intensity standard for new power plants to be added in the electricity sector from 2013-2020 in developing countries.
The new analysis presents recent and expected emission developments of each country and various other indicators, and gives an overview of the most important activities by the federal governments to respond to the threat of climate change.
This paper by Arvind Panagariya says that India does not fall into the category of "big league" emitters like China. With nearly 300 million people living below the poverty line, India needs urgent and lasting development and it would be inconceivable for India to cap its emissions yet.
Energy efficiency, many types of renewable energy, carbon capture and storage, nuclear power and new transport technologies all need to be deployed widely to curtail greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) while promoting energy security. Every major country and sector of the economy must be involved.