First food: business of taste
Good Food is First Food. It is not junk food. It is the food that connects nature and nutrition with livelihoods. This food is good for our health; it comes from the rich biodiversity of our regions; it
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The new biomassters: synthetic biology and the next assault on biodiversity and livelihoods
<p>This new report by ETC group is a critique of what OECD countries are calling 'the new bioeconomy'. Analyzes impact of next generation biofuels, burning of biomass for electricity and also sets the new REDD+ provisions in this context.</p>
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Biofuels: policies, standards and technologies
This report from the Biofuels task force of the World Energy Council reviews the debate between supporters and opponents of Biofuels, against the backdrop of rapidly increasing energy demand. Skyrocketing prices of crude oil in the middle of the first decade of the 21st century accompanied by rising prices for food focused political and public attention on the role of biofuels.
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Cold water to drive down energy costs of server farms
In its bid to become a global data centre, Mauritius bets on Swac technology. Thiruvananthapuram: Pouring cold water over red-hot technology may not be the right strategy to achieving the lofty ideal of energy conservation. But, call it
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Solar PV industry 2010: contemporary scenario and emerging trends
The Indian Semiconductor Association (ISA) has published a report entitled: 'Solar PV Industry 2010: Contemporary scenario and emerging trends'. This report looks at the contemporary scenario of the solar PV industry, both globally and within India. The analysis is based on a comprehensive review of secondary literature and extensive fieldwork.
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Dissuade MoEF on No Go issue: PowerMin to Cabinet
Arguing that since the concept of
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Poor peoples energy outlook 2010
<p> This new report presents a unique perspective on energy access in developing countries. Presents the experiences of energy use and deprivation of people living in poverty & alongwith recommendations on policy, financing & capabilities towards creation of a vibrant energy access “ecosystem” of energy product and service providers, engaging public, private & civil society sectors.</p>
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Empowering villages: a comparative analysis of DESI power and husk power Systems
<p>This comparative analysis of two biomass - based decentralized renewable energy companies operating in Bihar, DESI Power and Husk Power Systems, provides insight into business strategy and technological suitability of biomass based decentralized energy generation plants for rural India and highlights critical elements that may be of high relevance for replicating similar solutions in other geographical locations.</p>
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Bajaj Hindusthan to invest 22,500 cr in power sector
SUGAR COMPANY TO BUILD A SERIES OF PLANTS IN UTTAR PRADESH Our Bureau LUCKNOW SUGAR major Bajaj Hindusthan has committed 22,500 crore investment in power projects in Uttar Pradesh over the next 4-5 years. The company on Tuesday entered into an MoU with the UP government to set up a 1,980 MW thermal power plant in Bargarh area of Chitrakoot district.
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Sustainable biofuel development policies, programs, and practices in APEC economies
<p>This report presents an overview of the policies, programs, and practices undertaken in APEC economies and beyond to ensure that the liquid biofuels they produce and consume achieve desired sustainability . It concludes with recommendations to collaborate on systainable biofuels activities and promote all areas of sustainability.</p>
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Energy efficiency governance
The International Energy Agency (IEA) published the results of its global Energy Efficiency Governance study as a summary handbook and a detailed report. This study aims to provide government officials and stakeholders with guidance on how to establish effective structures to promote energy efficiency.