The World Energy Outlook 2010: the 450 Scenario and other estimates

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Rolf Schuttenhelm

On Tuesday the International Energy Agency presented its World Energy Outlook 2010. Apart from many other facts and estimates concerning energy trends the report shows two interesting scenarios: the New Policies Scenario (where current G20 agreements are implemented) and the … Continue reading →

Dirty China is surprisingly clean

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Jorn van Dooren

China is well known as the world’s top polluter, but surprisingly it also appears to be a top player in clean energy efforts, according to the Vivid Economics report, commissioned by Australia’s Climate Institute and released on Tuesday.

Today 33 miners are rescued, this year 12,000 die

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Rolf Schuttenhelm

The Chilean miners are world-famous, as they are unlikely survivors – after being feared dead for two weeks, following the collapse of a mining tunnel. Luck is very rare at such depths. Every year thousands die in mining accidents worldwide, … Continue reading →

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The World Energy Outlook 2010: the 450 Scenario and other estimates

Dirty China is surprisingly clean

Today 33 miners are rescued, this year 12,000 die