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European Subsidy Reductions Could Slow Solar Industry Boom
Solar power has been one of renewable energy’s biggest success stories, especially in Europe. But a combination of austerity measures by cash-strapped governments and the industry’s success are creating cloudy skies on the clean energy horizon.
China, France Join Hunt for U.S. Shale Oil and Gas
Taking advantage of low barriers to entry and even lower natural gas prices, foreign oil and gas companies are investing billions of dollars to develop U.S. shale resources.
Does China’s Rare Earth’s Monopoly Imperil Clean Energy?
The minerals known as rare earths are likely the most important, but least understood factor in our transition to a low-carbon, clean-energy future. But, China dominates worldwide rare earth supplies and production, and their monopoly could corner the world economy. energyNOW! chief correspondent Tyler Suiters explores how U.S. dependence on China’s rare earths could affect our energy future and high-tech lifestyles.
China Most Likely Country to Fund Renewables
A recent Bloomberg survey of key energy decision-makers concluded that China shows more government support than any other country for funding renewable energy. It also shows equally high support for transformational clean technologies, like smart grids and electric cars.
EU Set to Charge International Airlines for Carbon Emissions
Europe’s most senior court is expected to rule on Wednesday that airlines based outside the continent should have to pay for their carbon emissions on flights to or from EU member states.
