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Combining solar power plants with wildlife sanctuaries might calm conflicts between humans and nature.

The US electricity grid needs to evolve and requires fresh standards of communication. (Editorial)

A new study by the Energy Watch Group has predicted complete phasing out of conventional power within the first half of the 21st century. Titled, 'Wind Power in Context: A Clean Revolution in the Energy Sector', the report predicts that global non-renewable power generation would 'peak' in 2018 and could be phased out completely by 2037!

The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) has opened up new vistas for Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) trading in India. Internationally, RECs are essentially used as a facilitating mechanism for meeting the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) in the compliance market under a supportive policy and regulatory regime.

Promotion of renewable energy is one of the imperatives of the National Action Plan on Climate Change. The legal framework for its promotion is provided in the Electricity Act, 2003. Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are an instrument for facilitating uniform dissemination of renewable sources of energy in the country.

The distinguished climate scientist James E Hansen from NASA along with an interdisciplinary group of nine renowned scientists have put in a recent research paper titled 'Target Atmospheric CO : Where Should 2 Humanity Aim?'.They have issued a re-assessment of earlier climate change predictions.

The United Arab Emirates is no stranger to grabbing the headlines when it comes to construction. From the world

As a pioneer in sustainable development, Singapore has been approached by the World Bank to provide technical assistance on urban planning in neighbouring countries. Vicente Carbona analyses Singapore

The need to tackle global climate change and energy security makes developing alternatives to fossil fuels crucial.

Environmentally friendly construction is not just a fad perpetrated by eco activists; it saves money, creates jobs and improves the quality of life for residents who live in green buildings, as well as slashing greenhouse gas emissions. Green building offers a viable solution to help combat climate change because projects do not only focus on using renewable energy, but