Energy News of the Week (Apr.21-27, 2014)
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< Asia >
Full power: Alternative energy partnerships flourish in Asia
Phys.Org-2014/04/22
Students at Palolo Elementary School share their science projects with Dr. Richard Carlin, head of the Sea Warfare and Weapons Department at the Office of Naval Research, during his visit to discuss the Asia-Pacific Technology and .
Japan's New Energy Policy And The Revival Of Nuclear Power
Eurasia Review-2014/04/22
The Fukushima triple tragedy of March 2011 dealt a rude shock to the long-term goals of Japan's national energy policy. Japanese governments since then have wrestled very hard to address the question of providing a viable national energy ...
< North America >
A battle is looming over renewable energy, and fossil fuel interests are losing
Washington Post-Apr 25, 2014
The new rules would trim or abolish climate mandates ? including those that require utilities to use solar and wind energy, as well as proposed Environmental ...
< South America >
World Cup Power Cut Fears Spur Record Brazil LNG Buying: Energy
Businessweek-2014/04/24
Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) natural gas storage tanks sit on an island in Guanabara Bay in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photographer: Dado Galdieri/Bloomberg. Miguel Abitbol spent almost $4,000 on television equipment to show ...
< Africa >
Bringing Power to Africa, Literally
U.S. News & World Report (blog)-2014/04/21
During President Obama's trip to Africa in 2013, he made four major commitments. Some in his administration have referred to the commitment as the four points of a diamond, each addressing a critical need in African development, while at ...
< Europe >
First analysis: EU states energy saving plans 'not credible'
EurActiv-2014/04/23
LED (Light-Emitting Diode) bulbs are at least six-times more efficient than their incandescent counterparts. [Inhabitat Blog/Flickr]. Energy efficiency action plans sent to Brussels by EU member states are so lacking in credibility that infringement ...
< Australia >
Energy Sector Update: April 2014 edition
Mondaq News Alerts (registration)-2014/04/23
Welcome to the April 2014 edition of the Australian Energy Sector Update, a monthly publication prepared by Corrs Chambers Westgarth for clients and contacts who are interested in the Australian energy industry. This publication brings ...