Archive for November 27th, 2008

Sharp, Enel to tie-up in solar power

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Japan’s Sharp Corp. said Thursday it would team up with Italian utility Enel to develop solar power plants in the Mediterranean region, seeking to cash in on growing interest in clean energy.

Source: news.yahoo.com

Saskatchewan ID’d as viable spot for nuclear plant

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

A nuclear power generating company believes there can be a role for nuclear energy in Saskatchewan by 2020.

Source: www.canada.com

Western governors urge Obama to quickly adopt national energy policy, reduce greenhouse gases

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

SALT LAKE CITY - The governors of the nation’s largest energy-producing states are encouraging President-elect Barack Obama to quickly adopt a national energy policy that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Source: www.startribune.com

Obama May Need More Time to Offer Climate Policy, de Boer Says

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Nov. 27 (Bloomberg) — President-elect Barack Obama will have representatives at the global climate-change talks next month in Poland though he may not make any proposals, according to the United Nations executive who is hosting the summit.

Source: www.bloomberg.com

Europeans fear Obama will not spur quick shift on climate change policy

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

WASHINGTON - Despite widespread optimism that President-elect Barack Obama will adopt policies more to their liking, some European officials are preparing to be disappointed on global warming.

Source: www.startribune.com