Sentences with phrase «growth of alternative energy»

Lately, however, Brown has found a new optimism that profoundly moves him, based on the steady growth of alternative energy sources, perhaps most significantly in the U.S..

This influx of skilled alternative energy workers in Alberta supports the growth of alternative energy products and businesses.

Not exact matches

«At the same time, we see significant momentum for alternative energy vehicles, an inferior competitive landscape and continued progress on Model 3 production driving more than 70 % top - line growth this year, easily one of the fastest ever by a multibillion - dollar company.

Furthermore, efforts at oil giant Royal Dutch Shell RDS.A, +0.62 % to move beyond fossil fuels into low - carbon energy is as much driven by the growth potential of alternative energy markets as a concern for global warming.

Of course, one would hope that turning away from nuclear expansion would spur the growth of alternatives such as wind power and other forms of renewable energOf course, one would hope that turning away from nuclear expansion would spur the growth of alternatives such as wind power and other forms of renewable energof alternatives such as wind power and other forms of renewable energof renewable energy.

By tweaking the smallest units of life, scientists are making bigger gains in producing alternative and renewable energy, with recent efforts aimed at molecule - level controls and promoting fractal growth patterns to create different fuels and improve efficiencies.

«The fact that 17 out of the 40 SREES scenarios explore alternative technological development pathways under a high growth... scenario family A1 does not constitute a statement that such scenaarios should be considered as more likely than others..., nor that a similar large number of technological bifurcation scenarios would not be possible in any of the other three scenario families» (Nakicenovic et al, 2003, «IPCC SRES Revisited: A Response», Energy & Environment, 14, 2 & 3, 2003: 195).

Not only does this mark a new era of investment alternatives from traditional assets like stocks and bonds for investors to use in order to protect against portfolio risks but as investors allocate to commodities in local Asian markets, the futures growth may help standardize the quality of energy and food to make prices less volatile and their environment cleaner.

Despite the growth in alternatives, oil will obviously remain a key energy source for many decades to come — particularly in terms of transportation.

New businesses in the technology, alternative energy, and biotechnology sectors are classic examples of growth stocks.

«The fact that 17 out of the 40 SREES scenarios explore alternative technological development pathways under a high growth... scenario family A1 does not constitute a statement that such scenaarios should be considered as more likely than others..., nor that a similar large number of technological bifurcation scenarios would not be possible in any of the other three scenario families» (Nakicenovic et al, 2003, «IPCC SRES Revisited: A Response», Energy & Environment, 14, 2 & 3, 2003: 195).

The problem is, I don't think you can tell China (who is making great strides against poverty) «It is likely that emissions restrictions will put a damper on your growth, but there is a possibility that there will be a proliferation of alternative energies beyond anything we have ever seen before, and you could see an increase in growth».

If no agreement is reached regarding economic growth and world population growth and we just opt for the alternative energy to so the same amount of thinsg we do now then it is very difficult to see how it can be done.

The solutions have to be some mix of alternative renewable energy, smaller population, and steady state growth and better controls on polluting activities.

Some of the most seriously concerning forms of growth are fossil fuel use, nitrate fertilisers, pesticides, and heavy polluting industry.We are fortunate to have less damaging alternatives that may permit growth but at lower rates (eg renewable energy and permaculture).

It seems to me, that countries are setting GHG - reduction goals, but achieving them is a by - product of economic growth in say «alternative - energy» markets, or reducing their dependence on oil.

Hopes of finding alternative energy sources that will allow continued growth (expansion of jobs rather than exchange of job skills) even if the supposed energy intensity is stable or diminishing, is simply pie in the sky thinking.

I would like to challenge several professional contributors, not the laymen of these pages, on suggesting over population of the human being, or population growth, as never being addressed as an alternative to energy conservation: So many of us DO speak of our concerns and prioritization of the «too many human beings» on this planet.

An agreement to halt their growth and to rapidly transition to energy efficient and climate - friendly alternatives can avoid warming of up to 0.5 degrees warming by the end of the century.

With permaculture, alternative energy, and food growth principles at the heart of this up and coming collective, some lucky tiny housers will have the opportunity to live their dream life alongside other like minded folks.

Frankly I expect that alternative and cost effective sources of energy need to be found to enable the necessary 3 % / year growth in energy and food.

I believe more attention should be given to population growth, conservation and tropical deforestation, all of which are easier to implement than alternative energy scenarios.

Further, we find that current projected future energy supply rates are far below the supply needed to fuel a global demographic transition to zero growth, suggesting that the predicted leveling - off of the global population by mid-century is unlikely to occur, in the absence of a transition to an alternative energy source.

Public financing for energy alternatives should be focused on fostering innovation and achieving the largest possible reduction in heat - trapping emissions per dollar invested — not on promoting the growth of an industry that has repeatedly shown itself to be a highly risky investment.

Some of his suggestions for local planning initiatives include: Preserve wetlands by passing local wetlands protection laws; maintain biodiversity in the Hudson Valley by protecting sensitive lands through land acquisition; refrain from building in flood plains; require all new building to be «green» and sustainable and, ideally, change local building codes to require LEED certification; switch all public and government buildings to energy suppliers that provide wind and solar options as alternatives; implement smart growth communities by keeping construction in areas that are already developed thus preserving green corridors; and support cap - and - trade laws to decrease CO2 levels.

If you actually look at some of the studies on alternative energy, we have a long way to go just to keep up with growth, must less replace some of the current sources.

«The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act contains some favorable provisions for the housing industry, including expanding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's use of alternative credit scoring models; holding Property Assessed Clean Energy, or PACE, loans more accountable; and improving access to manufactured housing, as well as easing credit through reduced regulatory burdens on smaller community banks and credit unions,» said NAR President Elizabeth Mendenhall in a statement.