Energy Resources
Beth
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30 Jun 2011
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By SONIA KOLESNIKOV-JESSOP
Published: March 21, 2011
SINGAPORE — In the aftermath of earthquakes and tsunamis, one of the most desperate needs for survivors is often to have access to clean drinking water.
In the future, help may be on the way from Singapore.
Desalination plants have long been essential to providing fresh water in places where natural supplies are lacking. Traditionally, two methods have been used to remove salt from water: thermal distillation, in which salt water...
Beth
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28 Jun 2011
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The United Nations and its partners this week launched a 20-year, $200 million environmental recovery programme in south-west Haiti that aims to benefit more than 200,000 people and show that sustainable rural development, from fisheries to tourism, is indeed practical.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
By UN News
The United Nations and its partners this week launched a 20-year, $200 million environmental recovery programme in south-west Haiti that aims to benefit more than 200,000 people and...
Da
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21 Jun 2011
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Within the next 12 months, Government will be putting a policy and legislative framework in place which supports energy efficiency and renewable energy.
This was disclosed by Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, Senator Darcy Boyce, who was speaking at the launch of the Barbados Renewable Energy Association, (BREA) at Bagnall's Point Gallery, Pelican Village, today.
Senator Boyce stated that government is interested in renewable energy and energy efficiency for a number of reasons...
courtney
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20 Jun 2011
SVG has a National Energy Policy (NEP). In 2010, the country established its Energy Action Plan in 2010, which develops SVG’s energy policy from 2009 until 2030. SVG has no domestic sources of fossil fuel, and the country is entirely dependent on imported supplies. Alternative fuels have also been considered, with some potential identified in solar collection, geothermal power generation, and wind power. A goal has been set by The Energy Action Plan to deliver 30% of projected total electricity...
courtney
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20 Jun 2011
St. Lucia has a National Energy Policy. A Sustainable Energy Plan has been developed and adopted in the island. Renewable energy technologies and projects have also been introduced to St. Lucia. St. Lucia is a net importer of fossil-based commercial energy with its power and transport sectors completely relying on imported oil derivates. The sustained growth in the economy over the past decade has resulted in a climbing demand for energy on the island. This demand has been further exacerbated...
