Reuters: Environment also reports that Amazon deforestation is up this year. Deforestation is, next to global warming, the biggest issue we face. Hopefully Brazil can resolve it.
Reuters (where I get my environmental news) has alerted me to something I had not been aware of: wind power in China. Capacity is now at 5.6 GW, and will likely expand another 4 by the end of the year. The most populous nation aims to get 15% of energy from renewables by 2020. More is needed. Hydropower from China's 90,000 odd dams might be an excellent option, as well as wind and solar power. 50 GW from wind and much more from others by 2020 is what China should aim for. No less.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Environmental News
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