Business Edition
nr 63
2 August 2007
Special:
In the next month the GreenPrices News Desk will work on Summer schedule. GreenPrices Weekly nr 64 will be published on 9 August; nr 65 on 27 August.
Climbing costs of climate care
The longer climate measures are delayed, the higher the costs will be. This is what researchers from Penn State University and Princeton University found in a simulation of global economy and climate change.
European Parliament looking for 'something new' in transport
The latest trends in transport have been unveiled by Scientific Technology Options Assessment (STOA) panel for EP's. But you can read it as well.
EU's solar thermal market develops rapidly
In 2006 the European solar thermal market was characterized by approximately 44.3% growth and additional capacity of 2,159.7 MWth, reveals the new study of EurObserv’ER.
UK grid turning greener
Under ‘the Transmission Access Review’ BERR and Ofgem will be working on modifications to the overall framework for transmission access to better support the connection of renewable generation to the grid.
Heat and cold can contribute third of 20% RE target
In order to reach the EU proposed target of 20% renewable energy by 2020 in the Netherlands, the Dutch government is advised to strongly stimulate renewable heat and cooling, and in addition more measures are required.
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Editorial: the fox's sermon
If he wants to be taken seriously by his feathered congregation, it’s up to the fox to convince the hens of his newly acquired vegetarianism.
In brief
• Asia leads the way of the world
• US Congress debates renewables targets
• "Nuclear energy greenest choice"
• Climate agreements reduce UK's CO2 emissions
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