Relation between energy needs and environment protection today represents an obstacle, but tomorrow it will become motor of a new economy. Emission Trading System (ETS) is closely connected to energy sector because of the fact that most of emissions are coming from energy conversion from...

Massive deposits of shale gas are now potentially accessible, thanks to the development of innovative technologies like fracking and deep water drilling. Despite some clear negatives — water and air pollution near production sites, the risks of deep water drilling, and political opposition to...

Energy metrics is the development of a whole new theoretical framework for the conception and measurement of energy and economic performances, energy efficiency and productivity improvements with important political economy implications consistent with the best use of all natural and economic...

Balkan Peninsula is a region with insignificant quantity of energy resources. Its geographical location constitutes a potential energy corridor, by transporting energy raw materials from the wider Caspian Sea to European Union. EU is the world's largest importer of energy raw materials and at...

Developed countries have the resources/technologies to combat pollution even at the expense of economic growth. Developing countries are in a less fortunate position. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) can be a tool for developed countries to transfer polluting industries, which increases pollution...