http://uk.oneworld.net/article/archive/1919 en_GB_uk OneWorld UK - UK/English/Topics/Development/Energy Egyptian centre to push Middle East renewables http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83928 Egypt has established a 30 million US dollar centre for renewable energy for the Middle East and North Africa. "If we cover only one per cent of the Arabian Desert with concentrated solar power technology, we can produce enough electricity to power the whole planet," says one environmentalist. Barclays Bangladesh mine withdrawal welcomed http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83931 Barclays Bank has sold its shares in Global Coal Management – a British company building a controversial mine in Bangladesh – and should now remove all financial involvement in the project, says a leading UK development lobby group. Biofuels slammed again http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/160817/1/1919 Both first and second generation biofuels -even those made from non-food crops such as jatropha - are cause for concern, a development agency said as the Gallagher report was launched in Britain. + Caution on biofuels welcome but all targets should be dropped + 'Stop tinkering' End the US gas garrison http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83924 The Carter Doctrine of charging the US military with assuring the nation's supply of imported oil has near-bankrupted the US and corrupted the military. The time has come to demote petroleum and stand down the troops, says Michael T. Klare. 'Cereal Offenders' blames G8 for hunger threat http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83915 G8 failure on food prices, climate change and biofuels is putting 1.7 billion people at risk of hunger, a development group warns ahead of the G8 summit in Hokkaido, Japan. + to drop Africa aid pledge 87.htm + G8 leaders must take action to save most vulnerable University challenge http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/160782/1/1919 Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the greenest university of them all? Kenya backs 'disastrous' biofuel plan http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83879 Kenya has approved a controversial biofuel project that environmentalists say could destroy some of the country's most pristine wetlands. Groups Begin to Tackle Hunger Crisis http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160207/1/1919 WASHINGTON, Apr 28 (OneWorld) - Far away and close to home the growing world food crisis is taking a toll. While Americans are increasingly shocked at their rising grocery bills, hunger threatens lives and stability in several developing countries. UK Fuel Poverty Summit 'Missing the Point' http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/160065/1/1919 The energy industry and government are investing in spin rather than renewable energy, said a leading development group ahead of a London meeting to discuss fuel poverty in light of rising gas and electricity bills. Indian states to be paid for eco-damage http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159308/1/1919 To compensate states for the environmental damage incurred by power generation, the Indian government is devising ways by which money will be paid by the company, agency, or the state buying power. 'Fossil Fools' Protests Target Oil Industry http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/159294/1/1919 NEW YORK, Mar 31 (OneWorld) - Green groups are planning to celebrate April Fools Day Tuesday with a variety of actions designed to embarrass oil industry bosses gathering in Washington. UN says biofuels hurting Asia's poorest http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159233/1/1919 Biofuels are increasingly coming under the scanner for the dangers that they pose for food supplies. No doubt that the biofuel sector has enormous potential to lower oil prices but there is also a need to set the priorities right in order to maintain a balance between food and energy securities. 30 Million to Hit the Lights for Earth Hour http://www.oneworld.net/article/view/159223/1/1919 MELBOURNE, Mar 28 (IPS) - Organisers of Earth Hour 2008 estimate that in excess of 30 million people worldwide will take action on Saturday to raise awareness of how small changes can make big differences when it comes to climate change. Smog to Keep Record-Holder from Olympic Race http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/158721/1/1919 WASHINGTON, Mar 11 (OneWorld) - Air quality concerns in Beijing have prompted the world's record holder in the marathon to pull out of the premiere long-distance running event at this year's Olympic Games. Banks to Consider Climate Before Investing in Coal http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/157609/1/1919 NEW YORK, Feb 7 (OneWorld) - Environmental campaigners scored a major victory this week as some of the nation's top banks agreed to link energy sector investment with initiatives to combat climate change.