Call me cynical but I never quite believe claims spills will be limited in scope or cleaned promptly. Even if the use of fossil fuels were completely without adverse consequences, the harm caused by the production and transport process would be reason to move to alternative, renewable energy sources. Here are two more spills to … Continue reading Even those who love fossil fuels should cry about these oil spills
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Australia building huge solar farm to power Singapore
https://www.ecowatch.com/australia-worlds-largest-solar-farm-singapore-2639199712.html?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1 Australia to Build the World’s Largest Solar Farm to Power Singapore Jordan Davidson Jul. 15, 2019 02:20PM EST Energy Photon-Photos / iStock / Getty Images Plus The desert of Australia's Northern Territory has the iconic Ayers Rock, but not much else. Soon, it may be known as home to the world's largest solar farm, … Continue reading Australia building huge solar farm to power Singapore
The one thing more valuable than oil — fresh, drinkable water
This article talks about the competing interests to fresh water in West Texas, but this is only one example where private ownership of water is resulting in long-term disaster. Much of the water in drought-stricken areas is contained in aquifers that, once drained, will not refill. Moreover, the water in those aquifers is sweet and … Continue reading The one thing more valuable than oil — fresh, drinkable water
Another straightforward thing to do about the climate crisis — public energy research
One of the areas not yet receiving enough attention in combating the climate crisis is basic research and development to improve the industries that currently use a great deal of fossil fuels such as concrete- and steel-making, the production of plastic, and even making easier the adoption of electric transportation. We need to take steps … Continue reading Another straightforward thing to do about the climate crisis — public energy research
Plastic isn’t just a garbage problem — it’s also a production issue
With all the articles about plastic trash and not using straws, balloons, or plastic in general, very little is appearing in public media about the problems associated with producing plastic in the first place. After all, plastic are made from fossil fuel which adds to the demand for continuing fossil fuel production all of its … Continue reading Plastic isn’t just a garbage problem — it’s also a production issue
TN airport runs entirely on solar energy
https://e360.yale.edu/digest/chattanooga-become-first-us-airport-to-run-entirely-on-solar E360 DIGEST JUNE 20, 2019 Chattanooga Becomes First U.S. Airport to Run Entirely On Solar A newly completed 2.64-MW solar array at the Chattanooga Airport produces enough green electricity to cover all of the airport's energy needs.CHATTANOOGA METROPOLITAN AIRPORT Tennessee’s Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport has become the first airport in the United States to run … Continue reading TN airport runs entirely on solar energy
Renewables becoming economically competitive with fossil fuel-based energy
https://thinkprogress.org/renewables-now-cheaper-than-new-coal-or-gas-across-two-thirds-of-the-world-c4980412cb53/ Renewables are winning the economics battle against new coal and gas, stunning study shows By 2030, wind and solar will "undercut existing coal and gas almost everywhere." JOE ROMMJUN 18, 2019, 1:47 PM SOLAR PANELS AND WIND TURBINES IN PALM SPRINGS. MARCH 2015. (CREDIT: GETTY) A new study reveals just how stunningly rapid the … Continue reading Renewables becoming economically competitive with fossil fuel-based energy
Renewable energy capacity now exceeds coal capacity in US
This is wonderful news but the 21.56 percent of US generating capacity attributable to renewable energy still pales next the 44% produced by natural gas. But the switch from fossil fuels to renewables is both feasible and easy to accelerate. We need to do this for the planet and for each other. https://e360.yale.edu/digest/renewable-energy-capacity-now-exceeds-coal-in-the-u-s E360 DIGEST … Continue reading Renewable energy capacity now exceeds coal capacity in US
California residents learning that the power company stopping risk of wildfires from its equipment by turning off the power — for months
Now that it's clear that electrical power systems can start wildfires during California's danger season, the power company is proactively turning power off in certain areas. Sounds sensible, but how about the people who may be without power for months and who lack the finances to replace public power with a private system? Going back … Continue reading California residents learning that the power company stopping risk of wildfires from its equipment by turning off the power — for months
Amazon doesn’t discuss its climate footprint — bound to be massive
Note that the biggest energy use is for Amazon's cloud computing -- even bigger than its package delivery costs. On the other hand, both Apple and Google have similar facilities and have accomplished major reductions in the amount of energy needed and how it's sourced. Even if Amazon is presently paying insufficient attention to its … Continue reading Amazon doesn’t discuss its climate footprint — bound to be massive
Planned blackouts during wildfire season have triggered increase in solar polar
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/the-energy-202/2019/05/24/the-energy-202-california-utilities-planned-blackouts-this-wildfire-season-prompt-residents-to-adopt-solar-power/5ce6b185a7a0a46b92a3fda1/ The Energy 202: California utilities’ planned blackouts this wildfire season prompt residents to adopt solar power By Paulina Firozi May 24 at 7:51 AM Solar panels on the rooftop on a home in a new housing project in Sacramento. (Rich Pedroncelli/AP) THE LIGHTBULB When Karen Cakebread was forced to evacuate her home in Calistoga, Calif., … Continue reading Planned blackouts during wildfire season have triggered increase in solar polar
Accidental discovery greatly reduces battery charging time
https://thenextweb.com/syndication/2019/05/10/oops-scientists-accidentally-create-new-material-that-makes-batteries-charge-much-faster/ Oops! Scientists accidentally create new material that makes batteries charge much faster by THE CONVERSATION — 7 days ago in SYNDICATION Credit: The Conversation 9 SHARES Some of the most famous scientific discoveries happened by accident. From Teflon and the microwave oven to penicillin, scientists trying to solve a problem sometimes find unexpected things. This is exactly how we created phosphorene nanoribbons – … Continue reading Accidental discovery greatly reduces battery charging time
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