WASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) - The World Bank on Monday launched a new carbon credit trading guarantee that will allow private-sector firms in developing countries to tap the growing 40 billion euro ($63.11 billion) global carbon market, a senior official said.

Chances are you've heard of hybrids and biofuels, but what about oil-producing yeast and turbinelike buoys that transform ocean waves into electricity? Those are just a couple of the alternative-energy sources that may power the future according to Fred Krupp, president of the Environmental Defense Fund and coauthor, with Miriam Horn, of the new book "Earth: The Sequel"

São Paulo - Daqui a poucos meses, projetos de edificações que entrarem para aprovação na prefeitura de São Paulo terão de obedecer a lei 14.459/07, que obriga o uso de aquecimento solar.

Latin American nations could become important suppliers of ethanol for world markets in coming decades, according to an Oak Ridge National Laboratory study.

President Bush Attends Washington International Renewable Energy Conference 2008 Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C.

President George W. Bush called on Congress to support a international clean energy fund to bring renewable energy technology to those in the developing world. He made his remarks at the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference in Washington DC.

In 2007, more than $100 billion was invested in new renewable energy capacity, manufacturing plants, and research and development -- a true global milestone. Yet perceptions lag behind the reality of renewable energy because change has been so rapid in recent years.

Wave power is the most promising source of ocean energy for South Africa and a "very conservative" estimate is that some 8 000 to 10 000 megawatts (MW) of electricity could be generated from the Cape's West and South Coasts, says eminent marine engineer Professor Deon Retief.