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The Economics of Renewable Energy

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Jatropha

Could jatropha solve India's energy problems? (All pictures copyright D1 Oils plc)

The next gold rush is gearing up: renewable energy is hot. You can find solar panels everywhere these days, from the Mojave Desert to to roofs of Midieval castles.

Nuclear energy may be entering a renaissance. And scientists are looking for nearly any type of plant to power our cars: from sugarcane, to corn, to jatropha.

In this podcast we look at the future of renewable energy in Europe, North Africa, and the USA.

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