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Climate Change & Energy: Renewable energy

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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.

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Opinions and Analysis

Asia-Pacific Analysis: Go green not nuclear

Crispin Maslog says the region should follow the Philippines' lead and focus on renewable, not nuclear power.

29 March 2012 | EN

Protest in Yemen Arab countries need green economies rooted in science

Reforms in the Arab region should focus on transitioning to a green economy, argues award-winning environmental advocate Najib Saab.

28 March 2012 | EN

Creating an 'energy Internet' for the poor

13 March 2012 | EN
Source: OurWorld 2.0

Affordable solar power for the poor is within reach

10 January 2012 | EN | ES
Source: Yale Environment 360

Policy Briefs

Digester dome construction Measuring progress on technology for development

The Rio+20 Secretariat's analysis of S&T trends and achievements since the 1992 Earth Summit points to ways of accelerating progress.

16 March 2012 | EN
Source: UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)

Anticipating the drawbacks of biofuels

Growing biofuels requires careful consideration, particularly with regards to food security and livelihoods.

16 January 2009 | EN
Source: IWMI