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29/08/2008 New uses for the world's growing sulphur stockpiles
Developing new uses for sulphur offers a way to prevent building up stockpiles for this by-product of oil and gas production.
15/08/2008 Going underground with greenhouse gas
A promising technology offers a way to continue burning fossil fuels and tackle climate change – but there’s still a long way to go.
01/08/2008 A little fuel goes a long way
It's not the high-speed race you'd expect on a Formula 1 circuit, but the Shell Eco-marathon produces its own brand of thrills…
18/07/2008 Crackdown on energy use pays off
High energy prices are forcing companies to take stock of how energy efficient their operations are - and it's paying off.
04/07/2008 Ramping up the fight against AIDS
Businesses are using imaginative tactics as they ramp up the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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People
Ideas, skills and creativity are critical in developing responsible ways to produce and use energy.
Environment
Meeting rising energy needs while safeguarding the environment is one of the biggest challenges the world faces.
Technology and innovation
With so-called easy oil at an end, advanced technologies can open up new energy frontiers, help access resources once too hard or costly to reach and increase efficiency, benefiting the environment.
Renewable energy
Making biofuels from waste plant matter and producing power from the wind and the sun will play an increasing role in meeting future energy demand.
Fuels
A global network of refineries and retail outlets supplies the transport fuel that keeps economies humming. Now cleaner fuels from a wider range of sources can help reduce dependence on oil.
Social development
Cleaner energy can improve the quality of people's lives in developing countries. Some companies, like Shell, are also working to boost local economies and create jobs by helping to kickstart small businesses.
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