http://africa.oneworld.net/article/archive/520 sh_SH http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160914/1/520 WASHINGTON, Jun 18 (OneWorld) - Renewable energy is approaching a "tipping point" and should expand dramatically in the next decade, further narrowing the gap between alternative forms of energy and fossil fuel use, said environmental and economic experts at a forum here Monday. http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160906/1/520 Despite critics' claims, public transit "may be our only option" to reduce harmful carbon emissions, writes urban planner and author Daniel Lerch. From: Post Carbon Institute http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83825 Oil-consuming countries are finally considering the "painful decision" to end consumer fuel subsidies, and it's about time, writes trade and subsidies expert Ron Steenblik. From: Energy Bulletin http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83815 The House of Representatives passed legislation granting $7 billion for U.S. schools to become more energy efficient and healthier, a move that is expected to reduce costs for school districts in the long run. From: Earth Day Network http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83802 China's new wind power program, already surpassing expectations, is poised to become a major source of energy for the coal-dependent country, writes Chinese industrial expert Junfeng Li.