Other energy – Jan 28
Study gives mixed review of ethanol /
The great Alberta oil rush /
Your steel trash, China’s treasure /
Sea energy ‘could help power UK’
Renewable Energy
Peak oil – Jan 25
Oil for delivery in 5 years rises on supply concern /
E Magazine special issue on Peak Oil /
World Watch Magazine special issue on Peak Oil /
Conservatives: America must end its dependence on oil /
Liberals: Securing our energy future /
Malta: oil end game
Big Plans, Bad Ideas
Two big-state governors have hit the headlines last week with grand plans for the future. In California, Arnold Schwarzenegger proposed a massive infrastructure construction program, while in New York, George Pataki has called for a renewable energy program. Both plans were developed by comparatively moderate Republican governors with an eye to the challenges of tomorrow. Unfortunately for the residents of these states, both wind up missing the larger point.
Other Energy – Jan 9
‘Shell-shocked’ companies call for freeze on energy prices /
Japan: Ocean power plan mooted for island / Brazilians, freed from the oil dictatorship, succumb to the one of ethanol. /
U.S. Government Encourages Renewables on Outer Continental Shelf /
Britain Seen off to Slow Start on Biomass, Biofuels /
Vanuatu: Coconut oil being used as fuel additive
The Myth of the Hydrogen Economy
There is a lot of talk about the hydrogen economy. It is at best naïve, and at worst it is dishonest. A hydrogen economy would be a pitiful, impoverished thing indeed.
IEA: Stupid, Manipulative or Corrupt?
Why does the International Energy Agency ignore Peak Oil, and refuse to favour renewables? Swiss MP Rudolf Rechsteiner asks the hard questions.
Worlds first alternative fuel depot
The world’s first and most advanced fuel depot to offer a comprehensive array of alternative and traditional fuels to motorists has opened at the new Regional Transportation Center in San Diego. An integral part of this fueling staion is its education and outreach program, the EcoCenter for Alternative Fuel Education.
Environment Headlines – Dec 12
The peak oil crisis: the Gulf Stream / Exxon and Bushco lobbying efforts to kill Kyoto in Europe revealed / Lots of press attention to climate change in 2005 / Scientists: Greenland glaciers retreating / Food crisis feared as fertile land runs out / Canada’s standard of living hard on Earth, report says / Strange, New Carnivore Species Sighted on Borneo – Under Threat From Palm Oil Plantations / Biodiesel: Fuel for thought
Other Energy – Dec 12
Explosions Rock Fuel Depot Near London / OPEC Should Not Curtail Production, Saudi Minister Says / EU looks at wood and waste to lose oil addiction / Scotland: Power line ‘key for green energy’ / More of Third World Fit for Wind Power – UN Study
/ Pact signed for prototype of coal plant
/ NEI’s Peterson addresses plans for new nuclear power / Coconut oil gives Vanuatu more energy
/ Experts: N. Calif. coast can generate, control energy
/ Fat to fuel:
SF city leaders want to make biodiesel from liquefied animal parts
Politics & economics – Dec 8
Some thoughts on “Syriana” /
All roads lead to cities, transforming India /
China: No carbon copy of the west /
Warmth for poor consumers /
Grab bag of energy stories /
WSJ discussion on corp. responsibility, conservation /
Pennsylvania governor proposes national plan for renewables /
Iraqi oil industry in crisis
Peak oil – Dec 7
Peak Oil and the Philosophers Stone (psychology of PO /
Australia broadcast on the “Real oil crisis” /
NZ Green Fitzsimons: Surely the time is now? /
Kunstler: Uncharted territory /
Peoria teachers examine PO /
Monbiot: The most destructive crop on earth is no solution to the energy crisis /
Peak Oil hits the hill /
Ruppert vs Corsi on PO and abiotic oil [canceled]
Final communiqué: “The human right to renewable energy”
Energy is the fundamental prerequisite of every life. The availability of energy is a fundamental and indivisible human right.
