United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has accelerated its efforts towards implementation of its Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) programme leading to energy efficiency in the Pakistan. The CDM under article 12 of Kyoto Protocol is considered as an effective mechanism for industrial and economic development for the developing countries like Pakistan.

Wind generation provides support to TN power grid.

Over the last few days, wind power has contributed to 9-10 per cent of the daily consumption of about 185-200 million units of electricity.

R. Balaji

Chennai, April 23 Wind speeds have picked up over the last few days enabling wind generation to provide support to Tamil Nadu power grid.

The top U.S. climate change official brought a "message of hope" to a summit of environment ministers from rich and poor nations on Wednesday, saying Washington was committed to curbing greenhouse gases.

President Barack Obama said on Wednesday the United States must lead the world on renewable energy and pressed Congress to set greenhouse gas limits deemed crucial for the success of global talks on climate change.

Residents of the Thai capital produce as much carbon pollution as New Yorkers and more than Londoners, a U.N.-backed study released on Wednesday shows.

The report, "Bangkok: Assessment Report on Climate Change 2009," underscores the city's carbon-intensive habits but also highlights the threat to Bangkok from rising seas caused by global warming.

The U.S. Interior Department on Wednesday issued long-delayed guidelines for leasing offshore areas for renewable energy production, opening the door to wind power generation off the coasts.

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A four-day-long international seminar on

In times of recessionary environment, any serious impact on costs could mean businesses getting wiped out. Managing energy is a daunting task and organisations in India are trying to cope with the unreliable grid supply by looking at various alternate forms, including renewable energy.

Kochi city is poised to join hands with the rest of the world to observe Earth Day on April 22 even as the threat of climate change is escalating by the day. The focus of the 40th anniversary of the Earth Day observance will be Green Generation Campaign.