Nov 25, 2011
One of the hot potatoes being passed around the policy branches of state departments around the globe is the question of how to achieve a comprehensive, balanced and ambitious post-2012 Kyoto protocol that satisfies the principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities. Recently, there have been numerous discussions to address this issue. One avenue, it is hoped, is deeper collaboration between policy makers during the upcoming UN climate change... read more
Sep 23, 2011
The realization that renewable energy technologies (RETs) and energy efficiency measures (EEMs) play a critical role in combating global climate change is not recent, but the awareness of their importance has made its way into mainstream just over the past decade. Still, a decade seems to be ample time for these technologies to be well integrated into our built environment. Particularly with regards to inadequate regulatory frameworks and the perceived risks of... read more
Sep 22, 2011
A relatively new generation of natural gas development technology, widely known as “hydraulic fracturing”, offers the possibility of extracting natural gas from shale in a more environmentally friendly manner. Hydraulic fracturing is a process by which thousands of gallons of pressurized water... read more