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21) Chapapote
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Chapapote, Rajoy y «los hilitos de plastilina», el ministro Trillo asegurando que «las playas de Galicia están limpias y esplendorosas», Nunca Máis, mariscadores y pescadores recolectando capas de petróleo a paladas en el mar, miles de voluntarios llegados de toda Europa limpiando la costa embutidos en monos blancos, playas negras, pájaros muertos, el despertar de la conciencia medioambiental de una generación, el anciano capitán griego...
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This publication aims to outline credible technical options for managing separated plutonium. There is no attempt to rank or rate any of the options, instead the intent is to inform the reader of the technical merits of the various options and the state of their development. It is primarily focused on Member States that have adopted a closed fuel cycle policy but can also be of value to other Member States, specifically their decision makers and other...
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"Oxford Energy Futures 2025" is like a journey through the energy landscape of Oxford, unfolding its past, present, and future. It begins by taking us back in time, showing how energy use in Oxford has evolved. This historical perspective sets the stage for understanding the growth and changes in the city's energy consumption.Then, the book brings us into the present, shedding light on the UK's energy policies and their impact on cities like Oxford....
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Indonesia has achieved an impressive 84% electrification ratio, but faces significant challenges in reaching the remaining 16% of its households. This report describes Indonesia's electrification environment and identifies barriers to achieving universal electricity access. Principles drawn from international best practices such as government commitment, enabling institutional environments, adequate and sustainable financing, and stakeholder coordination...
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Over his long career as witness to an extreme twentieth century, National Book Award-winning psychiatrist, historian, and public intellectual Robert Jay Lifton has grappled with the profound effects of nuclear war, terrorism, and genocide. Now he shifts to climate change, which, Lifton writes, "presents us with what may be the most demanding and unique psychological task ever required of humankind," what he describes as the task of mobilizing our...
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Conversations on sustainability, renewable energy, and other pressing issues: "A level of intellectual discussion all too absent in our national discourse." -Booklist
A co-founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility, named one of the most influential women of the twentieth century by the Smithsonian Institute, Helen Caldicott presents a valuable collection of her interviews with prominent figures and environmentalists-in which she:
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This publication proposes a new independent regulatory body for Indonesia's electricity sector, in particular for investment planning, procurement, tariff setting, and electrification. A situational analysis and review of stakeholder opinions strongly indicates that the current decision-making structures in the electricity sector of Indonesia are inadequate. The publication explains the current context and issues in operations and processes. It provides...
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An urgent plan to confront climate change, transform the American economy, and create a green post-fossil fuel culture.
A new vision for America's future is quickly gaining momentum. Facing a global emergency, a younger generation is spearheading a national conversation around a Green New Deal and setting the agenda for a bold political movement with the potential to revolutionize society. Millennials, the largest voting bloc in the country, are...
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This publication provides an overview of key development successes and constraints in Indonesia's energy sector. It reviews the support extended by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other development partners together with an update on the government's energy plans and strategies. In line with ADB's 2020—2024 country partnership strategy for Indonesia, an outline of strategic initiatives and background information for energy investments and technical...
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In this book, author Don Bongaards uses his creative engineering skills to outline a plan that has these results as its objective.
The plan is based upon the current hydrogen revolution and blockchain technology. How it can happen will leave you shocked and amazed. After reading this book, you will probably ask yourself Why haven't we heard about this before?
Here are some highlights:
• How and why the battery-powered electric passenger car has...
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Most of what we hear or read about climate change and energy is biased information designed to support certain narratives. This has led to widespread misconceptions about these critical topics. This book provides a simple yet efficient approach to tackle the misinformation and a path to a smarter energy future. The human society is faced with a crucial question: How to affordably meet our growing energy needs while minimizing the impact on the environment?...
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An account of Franklin Roosevelt's battle against the power industry to bring electricity to rural communities in the United States.
When Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office in the depths of the Depression, high-tension, or high voltage, power lines had been marching across the country for decades, delivering urban Americans a parade of life-transforming inventions from electric lights and radios to refrigerators and washing machines. But, most...
33) Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less: A Handbook for Slashing Gas Prices and Solving Our Energy Crisis
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Bestselling author, former Speaker of the House, and Fox News political analyst Newt Gingrich has a plan for slashing gas prices and reducing our long-term dependence on foreign oil. Dealing not only with spiraling gas prices, but with the energy crisis as a whole, Gingrich shows how we can safely reap the benefits of America's own natural resources and technology in gas, oil, coal, wind, solar, biofuels and nuclear energy. To meet this crisis, Gingrich...
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Electricity shortages in South Asia are adversely impacting the region's socioeconomic development. Energy trade is seen as a solution to this challenge. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation (Electricity) is a key step in realizing regional trade in energy. To support implementation of the framework agreement, ADB and SAARC in Law are working to improve legal and regulatory harmonization...
35) Un Clima de Esperanza: Cómo las Ciudades, las Empresas, y los Ciudadanos Pueden Salvar el Planeta
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El alcalde Michael Bloomberg y Carl Pope, el antiguo jefe del Club Sierra, han escribido un manifiesto de los beneficios de tomar medidas sobre el cambio climático que son concretos, inmediatos e inmensos. Ellos exploran soluciones para el cambio climático que hará el mundo más saludable y prospero, con el objetivo de iniciar conversaciones en el tema, que estimulará acciónes valientes de las ciudades, las empresas, y los ciudadanos-y tal vez...
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Nepal is facing an unprecedented energy crisis caused by an acute shortage of power and fuel supply. To improve energy security and stimulate economic growth, the government is accelerating the sustainable development of Nepal's hydropower potential. This publication highlights Nepal's energy sector performance, major development constraints, and government development plans and strategy. It outlines the future support strategy of the Asian Development...
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This publication offers a snapshot of Asia's energy sources and how they are used, and presents recent developments and challenges that emphasize the urgency and necessity of sustainable energy initiatives. It features 15 recent noteworthy projects as case stories (contexts, solutions, results, and lessons) that were implemented in Bangladesh, Bhutan, the People's Republic of China, India, Indonesia, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Philippines,...
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Under the auspices of the Second Annual Asia–Pacific Dialogue on Clean Energy Governance, Policy, and Regulation, the Special Roundtable to Develop a Regional Plan of Action for Clean Energy Governance, Policy, and Regulation was held on 24 June 2011 at the Asian Development Bank. This publication provides (i) overviews of the key development strategies on clean energy policy and regulatory priorities for Asia and the Pacific discussed during the...
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Ensuring access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy is one of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. Sustainable energy access planning (SEAP) plays a vital role when it comes to ensuring energy access for poor households particularly in Nepal's Pyuthan district. SEAP identifies the needed resources and investments for sustainable energy in the district. This case study, supported by the Asian Development Bank, presents...
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Despite significant economic growth in Asia in recent decades, millions of people in rural Asia still lack access to electricity. In response, the Asian Development Bank is working to foster universal access to energy by developing small hybrid renewable energy systems in rural Asian areas. This publication highlights the experiences of ADB's pilot projects to achieve access to electricity and energy efficiency in five developing countries in Asia....
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