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Energy law and sustainable development
… and why the pursuit of economic growth and environmental protection can be mutually reinforcing goals rather than … saving enough energy to avoid 100 megawatts worth of power plant capacity creates 39 jobs, compared with the 15–20 jobs … amount of capacity at a modern coal or gas-fired power plant.2 2 Quoted in M. Renner, "Working for the Environment: …
Implementing Sustainable Bioenergy Production. A Compilation of Tools and Approaches
… (or ethyl) esters of long chain fatty acids derived from plant oils such as rapeseed, palm oil and soy FIRSt … of cellulosic biomass including agricultural wastes and plant species grown specifically for their biomass such as … Area: protected area managed mainly for wilderness protection II national park: protected area managed mainly …
Energy, Ecosystems and livelihoods: Understanding linkages in the face of climate change impacts
… gas emissions. Collected effluent is treated in a biogas plant. By breaking down the organic matter in the absence of … renovate and recommission its Orono, Maine, hydroelectric plant. Return of healthy fish stocks will have multiple … loadings due to future climatic change (SAP 2008). Protection of agricultural lands preserves or increases …
Energy subsidies: Lessons learned in assessing their impact and designing policy reforms
… or individuals in the form of support for environmental protection programmes or tax cuts, which would free up income … is produced by a single nuclear station. A second nuclear plant, Temelin, with two reactors, is in the process of being … industry. Construction of the second Slovak nuclear power plant would not have taken place without these subsidies. …