The costs of fossil fuels and of renewables
Comparing fossil fuel to renewable energy costs Global Warming , Examiner John Ryden 6 Nov 09
It is difficult to compare the cost of renewable energy to energy derived from fossil fuels. Renewable energy is free! No one charges for using the wind or the sun to create electricity. The fuel cost for sun and wind power is free. Fossil fuels are not free. You have to pay for the coal, oil, and natural gas used to generate electricity. Continue reading
Concentrated solar power for Europe – plan developing
Europe’s Plan to Draw Solar Power From the Sahara Moves Ahead Discover Magazine 3 Nov 09 “……………..a band of alternative energy companies have announced the formation of a consortium dedicated to pushing the project ahead.The Desertec Industrial Initiative (DII) aims to provide 15% of Europe’s electricity by 2050 or earlier via power lines stretching across the desert and Mediterranean sea. Continue reading
Germany to invest in USA renewable energy
German Energy Giants Eye a Greener U.S. Washington may be struggling with climate change policy, but German energy companies are angling for a piece of the action in Obama’s green energy push Business Week By Christopher Lawton October 30, 2009, “………..
After dipping their toes into the U.S. renewable energy market a few years ago, Germany’s largest energy players are now increasing their investments, Continue reading
Renewable Energy Bonds announced
New U.S. finance tool for renewable energy launched Oct 27, 2009 by Lisa Lambert WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury on Tuesday authorized more than 800 governmental agencies and power companies to issue $2.2 billion of Clean Renewable Energy Bonds, Continue reading
100% Renewables by 2030 for Less Than Fossil Power:
100% Renewables by 2030 for Less Than Fossil Power: A Case is Made solve climate by Stacy Feldman – Oct 26th, 2009
Can the whole planet really get 100 percent of its energy from renewables in just two decades?
Yes, according to new research, and for cheaper than coal. Continue reading
Nuclear dangerous and ineffective against climate change
Nuclear debate: A dangerous option that wont solve climate change Green Left Jim Green 25 October 2009 There are three main problems with the nuclear “solution” to climate change — it is a blunt instrument, a dangerous one, and it is unnecessary. Continue reading
Even Switkowski admits that nuclear can’t fight global warming
Climate change: nuclear no answer Green Left 25 October 2009
The big nuclear push is on. The nuclear industry is trying to re-brand yellowcake as “green” Continue reading
100 percent clean renewable energy soon possible worldwide
Shifting The World To 100 Percent Clean, Renewable Energy As Early As 2030: Here Are The Numbers Science Daily (Oct. 19, 2009) — Most of the technology needed to shift the world from fossil fuel to clean, renewable energy already exists. Continue reading
Solar plants ready in 6 months, nuclear in 20 years
Reportlinker Adds Utilities Go Green: Worldwide Utility Solar Market Shares, Forecasts, and Strategies, 2008-2014
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ — Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue.
As coal, gas, and oil usage are taxed to help prevent pollution and stimulate use of renewable energy sources, solar energy becomes more attractive to the utility grid electricity providers. The environmental impact of energy use choices promises to be an ongoing factor in energy grid supply. Continue reading
Nuclear energy is not Renewable – an engineer’s view
Nuclear Power is not Renewable Energy Round 2 Techdiplomacy 28 Sept 09 – “……………..Now the Nuclear Power industry is actually challenging Solar and Wind power, they are claiming that they are far more ‘green’, than is the traditionaly accepted renewables, solar and wind. This is almost criminal and I cannot see where this information has its basis in fact…………….. Continue reading
Natural gas can bridge the way to renewable energy
Is natural gas a real low-carbon option?
October 5, 2009
Using natural gas instead of coal for power generation is a clear improvement in terms of carbon dioxide emissions: Continue reading
Plan for new, decentralised renewable energy
San Antonio Business Journal October 2, 2009, CDTS, San Antonio is developing sustainable-energy plan for future San Antonio Business Journal Continue reading
Spain will gradually close nuclear plants
Spain says has power to spare, can phase out nukes Sep 28, 2009 By Martin Roberts MADRID (Reuters) – Spain’s top energy official said on Monday the country had enough spare generating capacity to phase out nuclear power stations Continue reading
New Solar online forums for scientists and public
Energy Matters Launches Australian Solar Power Online Forums
Melbourne, Victoria, September 25, 2009. Energy Matters, a national provider of solar power solutions for home, business and community groups has launched an online community to cater to supporters of solar power and other forms of renewable energy in Australia. Continue reading
USA Business leaders urge solar power support
Business leaders urge solar power support
San Francisco Chronicle J ennifer A. Dlouhy, Hearst Washington Bureau September 25, 2009 The wide deployment of solar power across the nation hinges on federal policies that mandate renewable power and government spending to promote the technology, utilities and manufacturers told Congress Thursday….. Continue reading
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Tell the Ukrainian Government to Drop Prosecution of Peace Activist Yurii Sheliazhenko
Petition to revoke the licensing of the Near Surface Nuclear Disposal Facility (NSDF) at Chalk River. https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7247
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