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Sergio Ferreira

Commissioner Piebalgs adresses the Parliament on high oil prices - 0 views

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  • As a result of these policies, we can expect a gradual decrease in oil consumption in the EU over the coming years, and the beginning of the switch to cleaner more efficient, and often renewable transport.
  • the era of cheap energy is over, and at a time when, in any event, we have an absolute obligation to future generations to move to clean, carbon free energy sources for heat, power and transport due to climate change. This is the challenge facing us.
  • draft directive guaranteeing 20% renewables
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  • Practically all of these measures were already cost effective at 60$ pr barrel of oil.
  • lead efforts in an increased drive for Energy Efficiency
  • ensure that 10% of EU transport is powered by renewable fuel by 2020 into practice. It should be noted that this 10% can be covered by biofuels, or electricity from renewable sources.
  • There is an energy future for all of us. This future will most likely be organised around different patterns of production, consumption and behaviour. Like with climate change, action is needed now.  
Alex Parker

Urine-tricity - golden power from human waste - 0 views

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shared by Alex Parker on 28 Jan 14 - No Cached
  • Alex Parker on 28 Jan 14
     
    Scientists in the UK, with backing from Bill Gates, are hoping to power homes in developing countries with human urine using microbial fuel cells. The concept could provide a solution to two human necessities - sanitation and energy - but is it really a viable or even practical solution for the developing world?
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