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While renewable sources have made some inroads in some developing countries — particularly in China and India — government subsidies for fossil fuels have held down prices in many others.
(Photo credit: Roger Taylor)
Opinions and Analysis
Biofuels: Let's look before we leap
A commitment to biofuels should be based on a careful assessment of their prospective benefits and costs, not a blind leap of faith.
Research needed to cut risks to biofuel farmers
Dryland farmers are growing novel crops for biofuel, but domestication and research into yields and pests is still needed, says William Dar.
News and Features
Chile shows a great potential for renewable energies
According to a study, the non conventional renewable energies could supply up to 40% of the energy demand in Chile by 2025.
15 August 2008
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Scientists propose 'solar tower' to boost Namibia electricity
A planned solar tower bigger than two soccer fields back-to-back could supply all of Windhoek's electricity.
11 August 2008
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