Developing economies to boost world energy consumption
World energy consumption is projected to increase by 48% over the next three decades, led by strong increases in the developing world, especially in Asia.
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US Energy Department invests in clean energy
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IER: US sets examples for emissions reduction
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Energy Department requests proposals for new clean energy institute
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ExxonMobil and FuelCell Energy push for carbon capture
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