By Making It on 26 August, 2011
Governments are re-evaluating their nuclear plans, but are their fears misplaced? Chris Goodall and José Etcheverry are both environmentalists, but are divided on nukes
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By Making It on 31 January, 2011
The importance of renewable energy relative to conventional energy sources is clear, but to what extent is the drive to develop clean energy a preserve of developed countries?
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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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By Making It on 30 March, 2010
Solar power has a unique opportunity in undeveloped and developing regions, particularly those with over-burdened and/or limited electricity grids.
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By Making It on 30 March, 2010
Key to Grameen Shakti’s success was the deliberate drive to involve women in the take-up of renewable energy …
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