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Can we stop relying on fossil fuels by 2030 ?
Sustainable development and much more —
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Scientific American published in this month’s issue an article on how the world could completely stop relying on fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear) by 2030 and use only solar, wind and water energies. To make a long story short and after reading the various critics this is completely impossible . ...1 day ago -
Clean Energy Forum at UNR – Dec 6
Nevada's Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology - Nevada's Business Starts Here —
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University of Nevada Reno’s Sustainable Energy Forum is hosting an event Dec. 6 in collaboration with Focus the Nation , a Clean Energy Forum with a panel of nine experts including educators, business leaders and elected officials. The forum will cover renewable and sustainable energy options (biomass, wind, ...2 days ago -
Kenya Invites Foreign Investors to Help Develop Geothermal Fields
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Kenyan Prime Minister, Raila Odinga has invited foreign private investors to develop geothermal fields in Kenya saying the country had the potential to provide 7,000 MW of clean and reliable geothermal energy. He noted that 90 per cent of the wells so far drilled had steam in sufficient quantity and in high ...4 days ago -
Delivering environmental information clearly – Sustainable Energy without the Hot Air
Po Ve Sham - Muki Haklay's personal blog —
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One of the best read that I had over the summer was David MacKay’s Sustainable Energy – without the hot air . The book (which you can download for free from his website ) is easy to follow, clear and a very interesting analysis of the options open to the UK in terms of energy provision in a way that is ...5 days ago -
Al Gore Visits 30 Rock, Cleans Up Environment
TakePart Social Action Network —
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As I pointed out yesterday, last night Al Gore was on a special green episode of 30 Rock ! His cameo comes late in the show but as usual the entire show is funny and it is totally worth it to wait a little while to see Al Gore interact with Kenneth. Beyond the Gore cameo the show showcased (and admittedly made fun ...1 week ago -
Jimmy Fallon Performs Eco-Friendly Remixes (Video)
TakePart Social Action Network —
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Last night Jimmy Fallon performed a hilarious set of eco-friendly remixes to pop songs, creating an amazing sustainable soundtrack for NBC’s Green Week . Some of my favorites of the environmentally-inspired rewrites include Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ “Empire State of Mind” adapted to celebrate Jimmy’s ...1 week ago -
Al Gore to Appear on 30 Rock Tonight
TakePart Social Action Network —
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I love 30 Rock and I love Al Gore so news that Al Gore has a cameo on the comedy program tonight has love just gushing out of me. The cameo is set to align with NBC’s Green Week and if the preview clip below (no Gore, but some good environmental commentary) is any indication the episode should be hilarious. ...1 week ago -
Solar Wall uses sunlight and indirect ambient light to run the workplace
The Design blog —
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Revitalizing the conventional confines of the traditional workspace, designer Jenny Redd has come up with an innovative room divider that other than providing privacy, also harnesses solar energy to run the office. The “Solar Wall,” as the designer hails the divider, utilizes a new kind of solar technology, ...1 week ago -
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd Opens Capital Wind Farm
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Suzlon has celebrated the official opening of Infigen Energy’s Capital Wind Farm in Bungendore in New South Wales by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. The 67 turbine wind farm, located just outside Australia’s capital Canberra, was delivered by Suzlon through a client-friendly turnkey contract that covered ...1 week ago -
Majestic 12 Brings Green to the Cinema
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Good news for fans of movies and fans of sustainability, a movie theater in Tennessee called Majestic 12, part of Carmike Cinemas Inc., is the first real green cinema! From the Huffington Post : U.S. Green Building Council spokeswoman Ashley Katz said Carmike has applied for LEED certification for the ...1 week ago -
Paving A Green Future
Chic Today —
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Image courtesy of Pavegen Systems Ltd. 2009 While some scientists are focusing their energy on testing solar panels and windmills, others are paving the path to incorporate sustainability into daily activities. According to Pavegen , up to 50,000 steps daily fall upon a busy street, prompting Director Laurence ...1 week ago -
Uber-Thin Modular Solar Panels Energize Any Building
INHABITAT —
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The recent evolution of solar technology has been nothing short of amazing, and we are continuously impressed by all the products hitting the market that make it easier to integrate clean tech into our daily lives. One innovative company at the forefront of the solar energy bustle is Sulfurcell , the producer of a ...1 week ago -
An overview of future fusion nuclear technologies
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For the fourth and last part of my nuclear series and after reviewing 10 reasons to support nuclear , the past and present of this energy source and a review of the main fission future solutions we are finishing with fusion. Contrary to future fission solutions, fusion won’t happen before mid-century as it ...1 week ago -
Comparing the Interstate Highway System to Scientific American’s “A Path to Sustainable Energy by 2030″
Climate Sanity —
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In the November, 2009 issue of Scientific American, Mark Z. Jacobson and Mark A. Delucchi propose a plan to supply the world’s energy needs entirely by solar, wind and water sources by 2030. They conclude that the cost would be $100 trillion. My calculations show the cost to be more like $200 trillion. This post ...1 week ago -
The More You Know Goes Green
TakePart Social Action Network —
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Yesterday Giulia told us about NBC’s upcoming Green Week , which will feature environmentally-themed programming, and to help viewers get involved the network has launched a new series of “The More You Know” clips with NBC stars sharing eco-friendly tips. The campaign is a great way to remind people that ...2 weeks ago -
Acciona’s Sustainable Energy Advertising
What The Christ? —
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Acciona is a Spanish company. Check out their sustainable energy advertisement right here . It’s literally tearing YouTube apart at the seams.2 weeks ago -
Plastic Solar Cells with LEDs Offer Cheap Lighting in Poor Countries
The Green Optimistic —
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According to a study, there are about 1.5 billion people in developing countries who do not have electricity, the majority of them using kerosene lamps for light after sunset. But now, thanks to the researchers from Denmark, the lighting problem could disappear.2 weeks ago -
Think nuclear is dangerous ? Have a look at coal
Sustainable development and much more —
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It is a well known fact, coal-fired plants are by far the most carbon dioxide intensive energy source. Now according to an article on Celsias coal ash is also much more radioactive than nuclear waste. The massive coal sludge accident in Tennessee last year showed that coal-fired plants can massively destroy ...2 weeks ago -
From Pacific Rim Summit: Specialty Crops, Renewable Feedstocks & Sustainability
Advanced Biofuels and Climate Change Information Center —
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This panel on the second day of the Summit consisted of Richard Gustafson from the University of Washington, Gillian Madill, an independent consultant representing views of the environmental NGO community and John Sheehan, from the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota. While Mr. Gustafson and ...2 weeks ago -
Baby Power! U.K. Companies Convert Diapers to Energy
CleanTechnica —
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In a move that fairly reeks with symbolism, The U.K. companies Versus Energy and Knowaste have teamed up to build the first diaper recycling plant in England , and it will be located in a region that was once the heart of the Industrial Revolution . The new recycling plant will power itself with sustainable ...2 weeks ago
