“As opposed to conventional photovoltaic solar power systems, we are using renewable biological materials rather than toxic chemicals to generate energy. Likewise, our system will require less time, land, water and input of fossil fuels to produce energy than most biofuels.” Continue reading Biosolar breakthrough promises cheap, easy green electricity?
Day: February 2, 2012
McClendon: U.S. has enough natural gas to wean itself off Mid-East oil in 10 years
“McClendon said the key is finding new uses for the country’s abundance supply of natural gas.” Continue reading McClendon: U.S. has enough natural gas to wean itself off Mid-East oil in 10 years
Days of summit-level climate talks may be over — U.S. official
Would that be a COP-out? Continue reading Days of summit-level climate talks may be over — U.S. official
Three States to Require Insurers to Disclose Climate-Change Response Plans
“If insurers have shown anything over the course of the centuries in which they have oared it is that they are capable of managing changes in the weather on both the micro and the macro scale.” Continue reading Three States to Require Insurers to Disclose Climate-Change Response Plans
Republican lawmakers press their case for incandescent light bulbs in 6 states
“This is about more than just energy consumption; it is about personal freedom.” Continue reading Republican lawmakers press their case for incandescent light bulbs in 6 states
Bill calls for study of risks associated with airport X-ray scanners
“I have urged TSA to move toward only radiation-free screening technology,” says Maine Sen. Susan Collins. Continue reading Bill calls for study of risks associated with airport X-ray scanners
Cato Institute: Downsizing the Interior Department
The Cato Institute has published a new section on its Downsizing Government website that examines the Department of the Interior. Interior owns 500 million acres of land, subsidizes irrigation water, and controls the lives of American Indians on reservations. Continue reading Cato Institute: Downsizing the Interior Department
Global Warming Denier Makes Yearly Statement
“Today, a world-famous Amerikkkan animal once again denied the undeniable truth of global warning – a truth declared by every real scientist – and claimed that we are in for six more weeks of winter.” Continue reading Global Warming Denier Makes Yearly Statement
Republican governors try to save wind tax credit
What are they doing for fossil fuels? Continue reading Republican governors try to save wind tax credit
Schwarzenegger invokes Gandhi for green movement
“Spreading awareness about clean and green energy is my mission and I won’t stop till green revolution is spread everywhere.” Continue reading Schwarzenegger invokes Gandhi for green movement
NY Post: EPA is hurting jobless youth
“Instead of more drilling, which brings more job opportunities for locals — like the nearly 20 percent of unemployed youth — you get delays and more delays which means that economic activity and opportunity are lost.” Continue reading NY Post: EPA is hurting jobless youth
Clean Energy: Cap and Trade Lite
“In short, the projected 21 percent increase in electricity prices could be a significant underestimate.” Continue reading Clean Energy: Cap and Trade Lite