ODAC Newsletter – Nov 14
A digest of news and commentary from a UK peak oil perspective
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Renewables & efficiency – Nov 14
‘Kilowatt Ours’ explores energy conservation on PBS
Report Says Sun and Wind Power Could Threaten Nation’s Electrical Grid
Swiss adventurer demands more green action
Europe – Nov 14
EU unveils plan to weaken Russian grip on gas supply
EU Considers Energy Options as Winter Looms
Fossil fuels central to EU’s long-term energy security vision
United States – Nov 14
A closer look at Obama’s energy plan
U.S. military worries about climate change
A Freeze on New U.S. Coal Plants?
Dysfunction – Nov 14
Spam drops (dramatically!) after Internet providers disconnect a California hosting firm
Is ‘ecoterrorism’ really a threat?
Peak oil warfare: identifying the risks
Family homelessness rising in the U.S.
IEA Report – Nov 14
Analyses by Chris Nelder, Rembrandt (TOD), Joseph Romm and Arab News.
Coverage by WSJ, BNN, CNN, Sydney Morning Herald, EurActiv.
Prices & supplies – Nov 14
U.S. 2008 oil demand to drop most since 1980: EIA
Dirty coal to remain world’s top power source: IEA
Study Points to Major Source of Natural Gas in Alaska
Obama’s secret door to peak oil
If President-elect Obama’s team does not get a hefty dose of energy reality, they are likely to make very poor strategic decisions. For instance, in the light of peak oil, is bailing out the dinosaur US auto makers the right thing to do?
Climate & environment – Nov 13
Obama will act quickly on climate change: adviser
Japan CO2 hits record
Under a Sooty Exterior, A Green China Emerges
Temperature set to rise by 6C, energy agency warns
Does Natural-Gas Drilling Endanger Water Supplies?
Deep Thought – Nov 13
New website for Prof. Al Bartlett
Fourth Shell Dialogues Webchat ”Communicating Sustainability”Scientific Community Called Upon To Resolve Debate On ‘Net Energy’ Once And For All
Waste – Nov 13
As world demand falls, prices for recyclables go in dumper
Paper price collapse blows hole in Britain’s recycling strategy
Spotlight shines on light pollution
Book Review: Preparing for Peak Oil: local authorities and the energy crisis
The whole question of how to communicate peak oil to local government, and how to support and encourage their creative and rapid responses to it, is huge and very timely. Preparing for Peak Oil is an excellent guidebook for anyone who wants to bring their local authority up to speed on energy depletion and climate change issues. It is clear, well presented, and achieves an excellent balance between presenting the hard facts about peak oil alongside some positive and inspiring examples of change, as well as some clear and well thought through thinking tools.
