By Making It on 18 November, 2011
A country feature on South Africa, with an exclusive interview with International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Maite Knoana-Mishabane
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By Making It on 26 April, 2011
The IEA says energy efficiency and more renewable energy won’t be enough to achieve deep cuts in carbon emissions, and is calling for the rapid implementation of carbon capture and storage
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By Making It on 23 February, 2011
Simon Maxwell on how to avoid the downsides of climate change – and how to capture the possible upsides too!
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By Making It on 13 January, 2011
India’s Minister of New and Renewable Energy pushes to transform the promise of boundless and clean energy into reality
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