Implications of “peak oil” for atmospheric CO2 and climate

Peaking of global oil production may have a large effect on future atmospheric CO2 amount and climate change, depending upon choices made for subsequent energy sources.

We suggest that, if estimates of oil and gas reserves by the Energy Information Administration are realistic, it is feasible to keep atmospheric CO2 from exceeding approximately 450 ppm, provided that future exploitation of the vast reservoirs of coal and unconventional fossil fuels incorporates carbon capture and sequestration. [Excerpts]

Climate – Apr 23

Staff, EB

Norway aims for zero-carbon status by 2050
China says warming threatens development

Six steps to hell: new book on climate futures
Australian beach protest

Housing & urban – Apr 23

Staff, EB

Where we live may be to blame for obesity
Corporate subsidies that feed sprawl

New book: How Green is Your City?

Solutions & sustainability – Apr 23

Staff, EB

Ashes to ashes isn’t such a hot idea
WSJ: Doing the math on carbon neutrality
More retailers go for green — the eco kind

How do you end up at Findhorn?

Transport – Apr 23

Staff, EB

Farther, faster? Not anymore (Tainter at work)

Fill ‘er up. But with what? (Making ethanol more efficient)

ODAC News – Apr 22

Staff, Oil Depletion Analysis Centre

Australia’s drought – situation grim

British Gas sees billions in green

Peaking of world oil production: Recent forecasts

Gasoline price rises as supply falls

The Peak Oil Crisis: Have the Troubles Begun

China turns net coal importer

China: Half of natural gas imported by ’20

East Siberian-Pacific Ocean pipeline struggles

Russians get rid of weakening dollar

Transport – Apr 22

Staff, EB

Community Solutions on “The smart jitney: rapid, realistic transport”
Congestion fee proposed by New York mayor

Californians driving toward global warming: Solution? Smarter land use
Carbon tax threatens to ground Asia tourism
Making online maps bike-friendly

I dream of green schools

Hans Noeldner, Energy Bulletin

I dream of “green” schools in my community; of parents, students, teachers, and administrators working together to make our children’s education sustainable and earth-friendly.

Construction starts on world’s largest solar array

Bill Becker, Energy Bulletin

A groundbreaking will take place Monday at Nellis Air Force Base, just north of Las Vegas, Nevada, in the desolate, arid, windswept Mojave Desert. The ceremony will initiate construction on what will be the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) array in the United States, capable of producing 15-18 megawatts of power. The project highlights both the promise and the pitfalls of PV.