http://uk.oneworld.net/article/archive/1958 en_GB_uk OneWorld UK - UK/English/Topics/Environment/Renewable energy Solar Power Sizzles http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83701 Global production of solar photovoltaic cells increased 51 percent in 2007, to 3,733 megawatts. Dawn Of An Energy Famine http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83656 Just as the need for renewables becomes critical, the oil giants signal an alarming retreat, writes Jeremy Leggett. From: The Guardian Boosting Green Energy In Britain http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83632 The Energy Bill being debated by parliament needs to be amended to guarantee a premium payment - known as 'feed-in tariffs' - for all the green energy generated by householders, businesses and local communities, says Friends of the Earth. Biofuel Threat To 60 Million Tribal People http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83630 Demand for biofuels is destroying tribal peoplesÂ’ land and lives, according to a new report. Palm oil is one of the most destructive crops followed by sugar cane, soy, corn, manioc and jatropha. From: Survival Solar power makes Lily Allen smile http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83607 Pop star Lily Allen is backing a campaign to boost green energy in homes and businesses around Britain. Biofuels: Sustainability Not Guaranteed http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83551 Certification alone cannot guarantee that agrofuels are being produced sustainably. 'Sustainability' is being used as a smokescreen, shows a new report (PDF). From: Friends of the Earth Europe 'Feeble' Britain Needs Renewable Energy Shakeup http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/160031/1/1958 MPs have been urged by campaigners to support a crucial amendment to the Energy Bill which would encourage householders, businesses and communities to produce their own renewable energy. EU Biofuel U-Turn? http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83459 The European commission is backing away from its insistence on imposing a compulsory 10% quota of biofuels in all petrol and diesel by 2020. From: The Guardian From Cement To Biodiesel http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83338 Two companies are starting a new project to use carbon dioxide emissions from cement manufacture to make biodiesel... with a little help from some microorganisms. From: AutoblogGreen Drop Biofuel Targets, Urge Scientists http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83337 Scientists tasked with advising the European Union's policy-makers have called for a target on promoting the greater use of biofuels to be dropped. In the dark about biofuels http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83336 Almost nine out of ten Britons have no idea that biofuels will be added to their petrol from from 15 April. Wind Power Growth Blows Past Projections http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83317 Global wind power capacity rose 27 percent in 2007 to more than 94,100 megawatts, with Germany remaining the world leader. Mighty Wind Power in Scotland http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83268 Europe's largest onshore wind farm has begun operation south of Glasgow. From: The Herald 'Fossil Fools' Protests Target Oil Industry http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/159294/1/1958 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. 30 Million to Hit the Lights for Earth Hour http://www.oneworld.net/article/view/159223/1/1958 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.