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Shanghai Municipality’s Several Provisions on Promoting the Development of the Alternative Energy Industry

Shanghai Municipality’s Several Provisions on Promoting the Development of the Alternative Energy Industry issued on 2009. This regulation is an example of local governments' efforts to promote clean and alternative energy sources in China.

 

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Terms of Reference: Technical Due Diligence Wind Power Project

I.          Project Background

1.1         The [Lender] (“LENDER”) is considering providing limited recourse long term financing for the development, construction and operation of a 65 MW wind farm (the “Project”).

1.2         The Project is been developed by [*] (the “Sponsor”) which has established a special purpose company (“Project Company”) for the sole purpose of owning and operating the Project. 

Turn Down the Heat: Why a 4°C Warmer World Must be Avoided

This report provides a snapshot of recent scientific literature and new analyses of likely impacts and risks that would be associated with a 4° Celsius warming within this century. It is a rigorous attempt to outline a range of risks, focusing on developing countries and especially the poor. A 4°C world would be one of unprecedented heat waves, severe drought, and major floods in many regions, with serious impacts on ecosystems and associated services.