Energy Policy and Economic Recovery; 2010 – 2015

18 Oct Energy Policy and Economic Recovery; 2010 – 2015

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Irish Academy of Engineering (IAE) 2011 The unprecedented economic crisis in Ireland has created circumstances that require a rapid and fundamental change in energy policy in order to support economic recovery.  A short term (five year) policy perspective is urgently required.  For the next five...
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18 Oct Infrastructure, Engineering and Climate Change Adaptation – ensuring services in an uncertain future

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Royal Academy of Engineering (UK) (RAEng) 2011 This study was an activity of the Engineering the Future partnership, carried out on behalf of Defra by The Royal Academy of Engineering, the Institution of Engineering and Technology, the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Mechanical...
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18 Oct Making green growth real: UK offshore wind supply chain

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Royal Academy of Engineering (UK) (RAEng) 2011 To learn more about the opportunities and challenges for the UK’s offshore wind supply chain, The Royal Academy of Engineering gathered together leaders from across the industry – developers, suppliers, financiers, policymakers, port owners and education providers –...
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18 Oct From Water Technology to Green Growth

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Danish Academy of Technical Sciences (ATV) 2011 What is needed in education, research and technological development to enhance the business potential for Danish companies within the water sector? ATV recommends a more intelligent and long-term management of water challenges. This can contribute to growth, sustainability...
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18 Oct Wind-power: can it be the energy for the 21st century?

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National Academy of Technologies of France (NATF) 2009 Given the oil price increase and climate evolution issues, the wind-power is of a renewed strong interest. Many countries are investing in this form of energy and the European Union has set ambitious objectives regarding it. With...
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18 Oct Carbon credits

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National Academy of Technologies of France (NATF) 2009 This short opinion of the “Energy and Climate Change” Commission of the NATF emits 3 recommendations; 1. 80% of carbon credits exchanges take place in Europe and 20% in the Kyoto market, via the CDP (Clean Development...
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18 Oct Critical Infrastructure – Adaptation for Climate Change

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Irish Academy of Engineering (IAE) 2009 This report addresses adaptation issues in three key infrastructural areas: water supply, flood alleviation, and energy infrastructure. It is based on inputs from leading specialists in these fields and the deliberations of a symposium, held in Dublin Castle on...
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17 Oct Biofuels – Opportunities and limits

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Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW) 2009 There is some dispute as to whether and to what extent biofuels should be encouraged: Many open questions remain as to their energy efficiency, commercial viability, as well as environmental and social compatibility. In principle, the SATW supports...
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17 Oct For the Engineering Leaders of Tomorrow

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Royal Academy of Engineering (UK) (RAEng) 2011 A report on a pair of lectures by Lord Browne of Madingley, President of the Academy between 2006 and 2011, published to mark the end of his term as President.  The two lectures are on Resources for Humanity,...
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