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Could Crude, Whiskey and Wind Make Scotland Richer Than England?
As the Scottish referendum approaches, the debate on who wins control of the UK’s North Sea oil fields will be bitter, complex and potentially life-changing
UK Looks to US for Green Deal Partners, Suppliers
In October, the UK will embark on a national program to make millions of homes and businesses more energy efficient. Until then, officials are busy educating the public and talking to foreign businesses and policymakers about the economic opportunity it creates.
Consumer Support For Clean Energy Declines Significantly Since 2009
A new survey from Pike Research finds consumer support for clean energy technologies dropped seven percent from 2009 to 2011. While all technologies declined in support, solar and wind energy remained the most popular but biofuels saw the most dramatic drop.
Canada Threatens Trade War With EU Over Tar Sands
Canada has threatened to instigate a trade war with the European Union over a February 23rd vote to label oil from the Alberta tar sands region as “highly polluting.”
Wood-to-Ethanol: Avoiding a New Biofuel Boondoggle
For environmental organizations, the thing with cellulosic ethanol is not that it is inherently bad or environmentally destructive. The problem is that cellulosic is not inherently good or environmentally benign.
