The Pakistan Connection
There is Evidence of Foreign Intelligence backing for the 9/11 Hijackers. Why is the US Government so keen to Cover it Up?
How Long Will the Oil Age Last?
While consumers pay for perceived shortages at the pump, scientists and economists struggle to reach consensus over “proven oil reserves,” or how much oil you can realistically mine before recovery costs outstrip profits.
California: Hot days putting power to the test
“We kind of hit a cliff after 2006. As we look farther out, there are much fewer megawatts coming online.”
Press Release: ‘Cool’ fuel cells could revolutionize Earth’s energy resources
A breakthrough in thin film solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) is currenty being refined in labs at the University of Houston, which they say could lead to distributed power generation from natural gas.
Greenhouse to Ice Age?
A few months ago waves of information about a theory called “Peak Oil” started to reveal a potential nightmare upon my computer desktop.
US energy firms facing law suits
Eight US states have joined forces to file law suits against five giant power firms challenging their gas emissions.
Shale oil demonstration plant to close
Queensland Energy Resources, which runs the demonstration plant, says it will be placed into care and maintenance around September. The controversial project has been plagued by environmental issues.
Venezuela May Suspend Oil Shipments to U.S.
The Venezuelan government said Wednesday it may suspend oil shipments to the United States in case of an eventual conflict with that country.
Lawsuit Offers Another Reason for Renewable Energy
Lawsuits could be a means to convince major power companies they need to make a real effort toward lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
Argentina,Venezuela Fuel-For-Food Deal To Continue
BUENOS AIRES (Dow Jones)–Argentina and Venezuela will extend this year’s fuel-for-food accord over the coming years, giving Argentina the option to continue importing diesel and gasoil from its South American neighbor, if current gas and power shortages remain a problem.(Adds comments from Planning Minister De Vido’s spokesman saying this year’s $ 240 million fuel contract deal would be renewed in 2005.)
Fluky wind calls for big back-up
Wind energy’s erratic performance as a power source means the more it forms part of a power system, the more back-up supply is required and the less cost efficient it is, according to a report on renewable energy produced for Britain’s House of Lords.
China Warns of More Power, Oil Shortages
China’s power shortages show no signs of easing, state media said Wednesday, as the company in charge of the nation’s power grid threatened to cut off factories that fail to conserve energy.
