Insight and inspiration in turbulent times.
Military wants to lead U.S. into the green
Gulf states to harness winds of change
Giant kites to tap power of the high wind
Building affordable solar water heaters
Host of new pylons to carry UK wind farm power
German city wonders how green is too green (solar mandate)
An executive summary of weekly news from a US peak oil perspective, featuring:
– Production and Prices
– Iran
– Nigeria
– China
– In the Congress
– Energy Briefs
Cheap way to ‘split water’ could lead to abundant clean fuel
Pine Ridge Reservation radio station KILI-FM brings its renewable energy vision to life
Westford woman on a mission to get residents using renewable energy
Rebuilding a Dutch tradition, one windmill at a time
Knobbly cucumbers could make a comeback
Solar power from Saharan sun could provide Europe’s electricity, says EU
There are times in the history of our nation when our very way of life depends upon dispelling illusions and awakening to the challenge of a present danger. In such moments, we are called upon to move quickly and boldly to shake off complacency, throw aside old habits and rise, clear-eyed and alert, to the necessity of big changes. Those who, for whatever reason, refuse to do their part must either be persuaded to join the effort or asked to step aside. This is such a moment.
A digest of news and commentary from a UK peak oil perspective.
Congress must pass renewable energy tax incentives
Swords into plowshares: Lockheed Martin’s work in efficiency sector (video and transcript
Jeremy Legget: A low carbon diet
‘Extreme Makeover’ family, NTUA dispute power credits
Ken Bossong at SEC on July 31, 2008 Congressional Green Expo
Decoding the world’s best Energy policies
Roundtable discussion: Outlook for renewable energy (podcast)
Ray Brady at BLM on “solar rights-of-way (video)
U.S. lifts moratorium on new solar projects
Naomi Klein: Disaster capitalism (Iraq oil)
Houston, we have a solution – wind power
US halts solar projects over environment fears
Nevada brothels hit hard by gas prices
Oil price raises insolvency prospect for dry-cleaners
Teenagers’ cruising declines
Drop in revenue strains municipal budgets
High electricity prices possible ‘for years to come’
Legislative and policy responses to energy prices
We need to be prepared for the worst when it comes to peak oil, insists Zachary Nowak.
The economics of solar power
How clean coal cooks your brain
Radioactive déjà vu in the American West
