In Mexico, methane from landfills, a natural byproduct of decomposing organic matter known as landfill gas, or LFG, makes up 10 percent of all greenhouse … Electricity from waste will run Metro SystemRead more
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Posted inEnergy / Geothermal
26,000 yrs of power from Australian “hot rocks”
Barely one percent of Australia’s untapped geothermal energy could produce 26,000 years worth of clean electricity, scientists said, as the government announced a A$50 million … 26,000 yrs of power from Australian “hot rocks”Read more
Posted inEconomics / Financial crisis / USA Empire
Joseph Stiglitz talking on bailout
It is a disappointment, but not a surprise, that the administration came up with a bill that is again based on trickle-down economics. You throw … Joseph Stiglitz talking on bailoutRead more
Posted inElectric Vehicle / Transportation
How far a car can drive
How far a car can drive based on either of the following forms of energy, each produced from 100m x 100m (2.5 acres) of land: … How far a car can driveRead more
Posted inSolar / USA Empire
Solar Panels with No Upfront Cost
A new program for Connecticut homeowners is promising to explode the installation of home solar systems in the state. Basically, the state will be providing … Solar Panels with No Upfront CostRead more
Posted inClimate Disaster
Jellyfish invasion
The growing threat from swarms of jellyfish around Britain’s coast is to be investigated for the first time by British and Irish scientists. Using the … Jellyfish invasionRead more
Posted inSolar
Australia’s Solar Energy Plans
Australia has the potential to house 34 solar thermal power stations by as soon as 2020, says a leading global engineering company. WorleyParsons is planning … Australia’s Solar Energy PlansRead more
Posted inSolar
Solar cell price will go down
U.K.-based research firm New Energy Finance said it expects the price of solar-grade silicon to drop as much as 43 percent next year. The projection … Solar cell price will go downRead more
Posted inOil / Transportation
Inflate Our Tires
When tires are not inflated to the recommended PSI (pounds per square inch) as recommended by tire manufacturers, the flat part in contact with the … Inflate Our TiresRead more
Posted inConservation / Water
Champion Cyclist and Now Champion Guzzler of Austin Water
Lance Armstrong is one of the favorite sons of Texas and a model citizen known as much for his social conscience as his cycling. In … Champion Cyclist and Now Champion Guzzler of Austin WaterRead more