Insight and inspiration in turbulent times.
Demand for natural gas outpaces supply /
UK gas becomes world’s most costly fuel /
FT: Good chances that we’ll freeze this winter / 800MW of solar-stirling electricity generators for California (2) /
Take the clean, green alternative over macho nuclear rod-waving /
Wakeup call in Indian country – tribes have a key role in an energy future
Nation warms up to coal /
Australia pioneers energy From hot rocks /
EIA wind intermittancy – chipping away at the doubters /
Gas fields also deplete, but faster
Wind power supporters have received a boost from a study that shows Britain has the best wind in Europe because it blows all year round and peaks when there is greatest demand for electricity.
A failed Canadian dam project in Belize underscores our growing desperation for energy
UK DTI Minister backs nuclear new-build / Middle East takes advantage of refining slack / Clean energy opportunities from UK climate change Bill / Investment in deepwater projects soars / Improved economics of biodiesel? / Next fuel source could be designer organisms / ‘Oil firms oppose biofuel made from rye’ / Olympic Dam shows hot rocks potential
Rimini conference on oil depletion: a lost opportunity /
China continues to fill up on oil, but pace slackens /
Charles gives US a parting shot at PO/environment seminar /
We are our own worst enemies on energy issues /
New ASPO Newsletter for November /
Clean energy indispensable as oil runs low
Energy will inevitably become less available and more expensive than it has been for the last few decades. The change will be permanent. Adapting to this scenario while maintaining the UK’s standard of living will require fundamental changes in the way we produce and use energy. All sources of energy will be required.
Renewable energy investment at record high – report / Palm oil project fuels controversy in Borneo / Abiotic snake oil / China lifts target for renewable energy / Global energy meeting agrees roadmap on renewables
Abiotic snake oil /
Korea seeks endless, non-harmful energy source /
Building roads won’t fix transportation woes /
Beijing lowers thermostats to avoid energy crunch /
Sea-based windmills could blunt eyesore criticisms
UK environment secretary Margaret Beckett declared that technology would be essential in making the transition to a low carbon economy – which might ameliorate, if not eliminate, the ills of climate change… Just a quick bicycle ride away, British scientists and engineers were gathering to showcase and debate some of these technologies…
Begins with a hair-raising review of the real and present danger of runaway climate change, then proposes stopping the Arctic thaw by strategic placement of millions of wind turbines.
Brazil to reach oil self-sufficiency next year / US Deepwater Reserves in decline / GE stops supply of LNG compressors to Iran / Efficient energy at sea: The new age of sail / US Air Force nation’s leading ‘green power’ user / Upscale French wine turned into ethanol
