Today’s solar cells absorb only visible light, wasting the infrared that makes up half of the Sun’s output that reaches Earth. But a new material … Solar cells that can utilize Infrared SpectrumRead more
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Posted inClimate Disaster / Global Warming
Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s global climate change website
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory has a very good new website on global climate change. It offers a nice summary of the relevant science in a … Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s global climate change websiteRead more
Posted inUncategorized
Oceanic Acidification
A new study by scientists into the future effects of acidic sea water shows that the reduced pH value of the oceans’ surface waters will … Oceanic AcidificationRead more
Posted inIraq
Ordinary Day: The Unraveling of Life in Iraq
Farnaz Fassihi’s 2004 email It was the email read around the world. Four years ago, in September 2004, Farnaz Fassihi, an Iranian American correspondent in … Ordinary Day: The Unraveling of Life in IraqRead more
Posted inGeothermal / Kenya
Geothermal energy in Kenya
Facing soaring electricity demands, Kenya is opting to go full steam ahead with geothermal energy to boost its production while preserving its rich environmental heritage. … Geothermal energy in KenyaRead more
Posted inPlastic / Pollution
39,000 plastic bags at Playland
Kids from all over Westchester played their part in improving the environment last weekend by collecting an astounding 421 pounds of plastic bags in a … 39,000 plastic bags at PlaylandRead more
Posted inGreenhouse gas / Pollution
UK’s real greenhouse emissions
UK greenhouse emissions have been growing in line with the economy. This is dependent on emissions from aviation, shipping and imported goods being counted. At … UK’s real greenhouse emissionsRead more
Posted inEconomics / Financial crisis / Politics / USA Empire
Hurting America, even bin Laden could ever dream of
It’s being described as the largest government intervention in private markets since the Great Depression. The Bush administration has asked Congress to swiftly approve a … Hurting America, even bin Laden could ever dream ofRead more
Posted inOil
Exxon Sets Highest U.S. Profit Ever
Exxon Mobil announced the biggest quarterly profit of any corporation in U.S. history, breaking its own previous record with $11.68 billion in earnings during the … Exxon Sets Highest U.S. Profit EverRead more
Posted inSpain / Transportation
To reduce oil use Spain to cut speed limit
Spain has launched an ambitious plan to reduce energy consumption and save millions of euros on oil imports by cutting the speed limit to 50mph … To reduce oil use Spain to cut speed limitRead more