First, diesel fuel has a considerably higher carbon content than gasoline, so burning a gallon of diesel emits 22.2 pounds of CO2 vs. 19.4 for … If you care about global warming, don’t buy a diesel carRead more
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Posted inClimate Disaster / Global Warming / Greenhouse gas
Proofs about global warning and greenhouse gases
New data obtained from an analysis of trace gases locked in Antarctic ice cores has revealed that atmospheric GHG levels are at their highest point … Proofs about global warning and greenhouse gasesRead more
Posted inCarbon Footprint
Celebrities carbon foot print
Celebrities aren’t like the rest of us. They are generally prettier, their teeth are whiter, and they have a many-times bigger carbon footprint than we … Celebrities carbon foot printRead more
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Nuclear Power Plants More Expensive than Expected
A new generation of nuclear power plants is on the drawing boards in the U.S., but the projected cost is causing some sticker shock: $5 … Nuclear Power Plants More Expensive than ExpectedRead more
Posted inPower / Solar
Spain to get more Solar Thermal Power
Acciona Energia investing a 500 million euros (about $775 million) into 2 new solar thermal plants in Palma del Río, Cordoba, in southern Spain. Each … Spain to get more Solar Thermal PowerRead more
Posted inBiofuel
Food vs. fuel
The food concern reached such a frenzy that top international food scientists called for a halt to biofuel production in order to bring prices down, … Food vs. fuelRead more
Posted inUSA Empire
Highly subsidized Nuclear Power
Total subsidies to nuclear approaching $100 billion in US 1999 US Congressional research service report lists the subsidies for all major sources of energy from … Highly subsidized Nuclear PowerRead more
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American Electric Power Co. not interested in nuclear plants
AEP isn’t planning to build any new nuclear power plants because delays will push operational starts to 2020, CEO Michael Morris said Tuesday 8/29/2007. The … American Electric Power Co. not interested in nuclear plantsRead more
Posted inCO2
Research labs producing too much CO2
The average Canadian produces 22 tones of carbon dioxide each year – equal to the weight of about 4 large elephants. Hervé Philippe, a Université … Research labs producing too much CO2Read more
Posted inPBDE / Pollution
Flame retardant found in peregrine falcon eggs
The eggs of peregrine falcons living in California’s big cities contain some of the highest levels ever found in wildlife of a flame retardant used … Flame retardant found in peregrine falcon eggsRead more