Renewables – Nov 21
World Willing to Pay More for Green Energy
Britain’s water mills given role in clean energy generation
New System Proposed To Optimize Combined Energy Use
Renewable Energy
Biofuels – Nov 21
Right to eat comes before fuel, Swiss minister says
South Korean company takes over part of Madagascar to grow biofuels
Cutting Emissions in Rural China
The Impact Of The Slowdown In Construction Of Wind Generation
The last few months have seen a significant stalling in plans and proposals to build new wind-based power generation. These delays and cancellations have significant implications for two important components of American energy.
Stoking up the woodstove: winter’s first ritual
Heating effectively with wood requires that one become what I call a woodburning gourmet. To make a really good fire, the wood should be cut and split and allowed to dry for two years in the rick. Dry wood throws at least a third more heat than green wood, and if it burns with a good draft, it does not violate pollution codes and does not block the chimney with creosote.
ODAC Newsletter – Nov 14
A digest of news and commentary from a UK peak oil perspective
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
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?
Biofuels – Nov 9
Intellectual Conservative: What is the energy independence of ethanol?
Obama and biofuels – summary
Ethanol: When in doubt, propagandize
The slippery business of palm oil
ODAC Newsletter – Nov 7
A digest of news and commentary from a UK peak oil perspective
Deep Thought – Nov 7
David Suzuki: Renewable energy requires strength of will
Thinking Like an Ecosystem
Losing the edge?
Zero immigration and sustainable populations
It’s Obama!
Darley: Obama will need energy realism, not more economic alchemy
McKibben: President Obama’s big climate challenge
Obama victory signals rebirth of US environmental policy
Under Obama, dark days seen ahead for fossil fuels
One-way bet for solar, wind power
Barack Obama: the view from Iran
Michigan hosts state-focused peak oil conference
Michigan’s third peak oil conference of 2008 focuses on the specific challenges and solutions for Michigan and features 45 speakers including Richard Heinberg, Albert Bates, Michael Brownlee, Ellen Hodgeson Brown, Richard Gilbert, Stephanie Mills, Kurt Cobb, and Aaron Wissner. The event is schedule for the November 14 weekend.
