I have dished out a healthy share of criticism about the paths we are taking into the energy future, so perhaps it’s time I offered some paths of my own. I will outline them as simply as possible, since the data and thinking behind them could fill a book. First we must know where we’re going. Credible models show that by the end of this century, essentially all of the fossil fuels on earth...
As Americans celebrate Independence Day this weekend, it is a good time to reflect on our need to increase our energy independence. The good news is, we are becoming less dependent on foreign sources of oil for our transportation fuel needs. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), ethanol displaced almost 322 million barrels of [...]
Al's Journal [Note again that even Al has demoted the alleged climate crisis to third of three "reasons"] The Repower America campaign is in the midst of "Declare Your Energy Independence!" week. As we celebrate Fourth of July weekend, Americans from all walks of life can declare their energy independence to move our country forward with millions of clean energy jobs, end our reliance...
FROM- Pajama Media WAXMAN-MARKEY FLUNKS MATH by Rich Karlgaard A couple we know got a rude interruption on Saturday night. The two had settled into their seats at the AMC Cupertino Square 16 theater and were enjoying The Taking of Pelham 123, a thriller remake starring John Travolta and Denzel Washington. But Pelham 123 never finished; the theater lost its electrical power. The cause was a rolling...
The Breakup Join ACE this July 4 as we break up with oil! Declare your independence from fossil fuels and sign The Declaration. Visit the original post at: Energy News
Charles T. Maxwell, senior energy analyst at Weeden & Co., has been analyzing the oil industry for longer than most of us have been alive. Well connected and respected within...
Norway focuses on offshore wind power Norway has proposed a new law to develop sea-based wind power as part of a plan to diversify from offshore oil and gas in favour of renewable energy. read more Visit the original post at: Wind Power News
6 Ways to Short the Obama Health Plan -- Seeking Alpha The problem for Obama, and why it is possible to develop a short view of his administration going forward, is his loss of control of Congress. Most Senators and a handful of Congressmen know something of money, the budget, deficits and markets. But most members of the House do not - and they are showing way too much influence and power in the setting...
A new global effort that aims to make renewable energy more accessible to every country in the world will launch on July 1st. Governments are lining up to join the first agency that will advise them on how to make a renewable energy transition. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has attracted 108 countries, including the United States and China, which are both expected to announce their...
I have too much time on my hands so I took a gander at the 2009 BP Statistical Review of World Energy to kill time while I waited to see if I won the bid for an Iraqi oil field. I didn’t. BP and China National Petroleum beat me and they now have the right to develop Rumaila - the largest Iraqi oil field. The two organizations beat out a bid from Exxon Mobil Corporation and the Iraqi Oil Minister...
Virgin CEO Branson Fully Favors Nuclear Energy Richard is somewhat halting in public speaking but what he says here is very pertinent and right on the money. This is exactly in synch with what oil economy specialists say, especially in light of the new restrictions on shipping diesel fuel. The sooner we can free up more light [...]
According to Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations for 2009 , Canada is in a three way tie for sixth place with 5 sustainable companies in the top 100. The results were determined by Corporate Knights Inc., a Canadian media company and Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, a New York-based investment advisory firm. The G100 includes companies from 15 countries encompassing all sectors. They were evaluated...
Scientists Write Open Letter to Congress: 'You Are Being Deceived About Global Warming' -- 'Earth has been cooling for ten years' | Climate Depot Below is a reprint of a July 1, 2009 letter to Congress by a team of atmospheric scientists. OPEN LETTER TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: YOU ARE BEING DECEIVED ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING You have recently received an Open Letter from the Woods Hole Research...
Dr. Greer speaking in Denver at The Tivoli.Dr greer also headed the Disclosure Project in 1993,which alleges a US government cover-up of information relating to unidentified flying objects (UFOs). The Project claims that UFOs are spacecraft piloted by intelligent extraterrestrial life, and that the United States government has kept this secret. The project claims that the government has also concealed...
Given alternative, pick global warming 070109 - The Augusta Chronicle The choice is global warming or government by the United Nations, with a world U.N. Supreme Court, a U.N. FBI, a U.N. penal system, U.N. army units stationed at Fort Gordon and a U.N. IRS. To me the choice is very easy. Give me global warming any day, with the Atlantic Ocean lapping at New Ellenton if it comes to that, or whatever...
The goal of Sweden is to quit using oil to propel its cars by the year 2030 as part of its intention to become totally oil-free country. The Swedish government made public today the next stage in its plans to source all its energy requirements from alternative supplies. Initially the date for an oil-free Sweden was set at 2020 back in 2006, but with the new timeframe there quite a relief.
With skyrocketing oil prices and growing concerns for our planet, homeowners around the country are searching for affordable and environmentally responsible ways to heat their homes during winter months. This is the time of year when energy usage is at...
The world is gradually marching towards a severe energy crisis, what with an ever-increasing demand of energy overstepping its supply. We have always known that the energy we use everyday is not unlimited, yet we take it for granted. Oil, gas, power, e...
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