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October 5, 2014
Smart, ecofriendly new battery to solve problems
Present-day lithium batteries are efficient but involve a range of resource and environmental problems. Using materials from alfalfa (lucerne seed) and pine resin and a clever recycling strategy, Uppsala researchers have now come...[more]
September 28, 2014
Our Founder Raises the Debate from 33% to 100% Renewable at Southern California Energy Summit
Institute Founding Board Chair Angelina Galiteva will present at "THE GREAT ENERGY DEBATE" BEYOND 33% and THE FUTURE OF THE SALTON SEA The Southern California Energy Summit is the preeminent forum brining industry...[more]
September 12, 2014
Net Savings Of $71 Trillion By 2050 With Transition To Renewable Energy
The transition to a global renewable energy economy could save $71 trillion by the year 2050, according to an IEA report. Or, to say that another way, $44 trillion in investment by the year 2050 would translate to about...[more]
September 10, 2014
Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) Agenda
We are honored to join the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) in announcing the release of the WECAN Women's Climate and Action Agenda. Drafted with initial input from more than 100 international women...[more]
August 18, 2014
Germany - 75 % Electricity from Renewables! 53,5 GW
Die Erneuerbaren Energien eilen von einem Rekord zum nächsten. Nachdem sie im Mai schon einmal 73 Prozent Anteil an der Stromerzeugung hatten, haben sie am Sonntag nun die 75 Prozent Marke durchbrochen. Am frühen Nachmittag...[more]
July 29, 2014
Renewable energy is ready to supply all of Australia’s electricity
In a recent article on The Conversation, University of Melbourne Professor Emeritus Frank Larkins wrote that Australia’s targets to increase renewable energy will make electricity more expensive, thanks to problems with...[more]
July 2, 2014
UNESCO's RENISLA Calls for for Expanding 100% Renewable Campaign
Following up on its recent 2014 forum on the 100% renewable energy island of El Hierro off the coast of Spain, RENISLA, a project of UNESCO, has issued a call for action to expand the worldwide campaign for the transition to...[more]
May 21, 2014
Lismore City Council aims for 100 per cent renewables by 2023
Lismore City Council has set a 100 per cent renewable energy target, aiming to make is council electricity demands self sufficient via renewable energy sources within 10 years. The council announced on its web-site this week...[more]
April 13, 2014
IPCC Working Group III Briefing Documents Show 100% Renewable Energy is Happening
Renewables 100 Policy Institute was pleased to contribute to our Partner Tck Tck Tck's briefing documents for NGO's attending and reporting on the recent IPCC Working Group III meeting in Berlin. This meeting resulted in...[more]
April 11, 2014
Angelina Galiteva, Bill McKibben, and Mark Jacobson talk 100% renewable on Google Hangout
Climate Justice Conference of Solutions 100% Renewable Energy Panel - Live Google Hangout Angelina Galiteva, founder and Board Chair of the Renewables 100 Policy Institute Bill McKibben, co-founder and President of...[more] |