Uganda Receives 1.9bn Funding For Their Solar Energy Sector from the American Government
The money (equivalent to 500,000 U.S dollars) was offered through Power Africa Uganda Accelerator and will be channeled through Uganda Solar Energy Association (USEA) to facilitate the increase of clean energy generation and access to electricity among Uganda's rural and urban citizens.
Market Imbalance as China Announces Solar Subsidy Cuts
A drastic drop is expected in the global solar energy demand after China announced solar subsidy cuts. This sudden contraction will affect the solar panel producers who've already been struggling to remain in business.
Canadian Pipeline to be Bought Out by Canadian Government
The Kinder Morgan aka Trans-Mountain pipeline from the Alberta oil sands to the Pacific coast is controversial due to resistance from environmentalists and indigenous groups.
Adoption of Renewables, and What the Government is Doing to Make Our Roads Greener
While individual action is an important step to restoring ecological balance to our polluted world, it’s not enough to really tip the scales. In order to really make a difference, the very industries that have polluted the world need to take action as well. This is where the US government comes in.
US Solar Innovation to Get a $105 Million Shot in the Arm
With the huge amount of funds bestowed upon the progress and application of Solar Power across the nation, USA is ambitiously looking forward for to lead the world in Solar Technology.
US to ‘Scrap Obama’s Climate Change Pledge’ with Controversial Car Plan
The Environmental Protection Agency is looking to weaken greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for cars – a proposal that seeks to abandon tighter restriction and herald the return of gas guzzling vehicles.
US Mayors Resolve to Increase Solar Energy Usage
A cross-party group of 180 mayors in America has resolved to put solar power front and center of plans to encourage their local communities to use more clean energy.
New York Governor Urged to Enforce Statewide Ban of Plastic Bags
Nearly 200 organizations have countersigned a letter addressed to the Governor of New York and lawmakers to enact a state-wide ban on plastic bags, similar to one in California.
France and India Reaffirm Their Commitment to Solar Power
France is committing 700 million Euros to the India-based International Solar Alliance as part of a bi-partisan clean energy strategy.
Ontario Launches New Cleantech Strategy to Combat Climate Change
Today, the Ontario Government announced a new Cleantech Strategy that will help business in the cleantech sector bring their products and services to market, while also helping the province achieve its greenhouse gas pollution targets.
