Building our energy infrastructure is vital for long-term energy stability.

FORBES: Time for Solutions

Western security interests will not benefit from a resuscitation of this strategic sector of the Soviet economy, with the attendant increase in Moscow's political leverage over its energy-importing neighbors and a vital revenue stream for untied, disposable hard-currency income.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

However, this region needs integrated hydro-power development and conservation planning so that the trade-offs between energy production and other ecosystem services, particularly those vital for the survival of the people that depend on them, are better understood before such dams are developed.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Until the day when the world can supply its colossal energy needs with 100% renewable energy, we need to decarbonise existing fossil-fuel power production, and CCS is a vital part of the carbon abatement strategy.

ECONOMIST: The benefits of CCS

"This report highlights how imperative it is for the government to act now and introduce electricity market reform that ensures the programme of new nuclear build and other vital energy infrastructure projects, such as carbon capture and storage, are attractive enough to secure the long-term investment they require, " said Prospect general secretary designate Mike Clancy.

BBC: Power shortage risks by 2015, Ofgem warns