Not exact matches
Thus the wage gains are from a one time
energy glut brought about by increased supply from fracking, lower
demand from a weak
global economy, and some producers increasing production to make up
for lower prices (not entirely self defeating as consumer nations
expand inventories while prices are low).
In plain terms, we are choosing to penalize our own
energy industry with severe financial measures, when other jurisdictions like the U.S. are slashing taxes and red tape, rejecting carbon taxes, and calling
for expanded fossil fuel production due to growing
global demand.
Businesses are also moving forward: Auto company General Motors announced it will transition to producing only electric vehicles; 100 of the world's most influential businesses are creating a huge
demand for renewable
energy; and ten of the world's largest companies have launched a
global campaign to
expand corporate electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure (a big deal when you consider that about half of the cars on the road belong to companies).
«This agreement further
expands our strategic relationship, and we look forward to working even more closely with Yingli to deliver superior - quality solar panels that will continue to accelerate the adoption of solar
energy to meet the growing
global demand for energy,» David B. Miller, president, DuPont Electronics and Communications, said in a statement.