Offshore Wind Energy Vital to the Future of Europe
A new report says that offshore wind “provides the answer to Europe’s energy and climate dilemma” and will soon provide Europe with about 10% of its electricity demand.
Author: Zachary Shahan
Australia is #1 — New World Leader in Global Warming Emissions
Australia has passed the US as the new world leader in CO2 emissions per capita. That is not the only climate change problem in Australia, though.
$900 Billion to Cut China’s Emissions with Wind Power
As mentioned in previous posts, the United Nations is calling on rich (developed) countries to provide developing countries with $500-600 billion a year in support to tackle climate change. A recent report declares that India needs $1.1 trillion in the next several years to cut emission growth by 50-60% by … [continued]
$1.1 Trillion to Cut Carbon Emissions in India
The United Nations stated a couple weeks ago that developed (rich) countries need to provide developing countries with about $500-600 billion a year to control global warming. This was a big increase from other predictions. Big portions of these funds need to go to India, a large developing country that … [continued]
$21 Billion Solar Power Station in Space — Planned by Japan
Japan is planning to build a solar power station in space within the next 30 years. It is expected to cost $21 billion. How will they do it?
International Wind Power Business Acquisition — Confidence in the US
A major move in the wind power industry this week shows international confidence in wind power in the US. A multi-million dollar acquisition by a British investment firm demonstrates that large financial players are seeing the US as a good place to invest in wind power.
#1: Clean Energy Patents Hit Record High in the US
The economy is down, but here is another sign that green technology may be the way out of our economic dilemma. US clean energy patents hit a record high last quarter.
Watermelon Juice — Next Source of Renewable Energy
Hundreds of thousands of tons of watermelons are tossed every year because they aren’t good enough for market. A new study finds that the juice from these watermelons could easily be used to create the biofuel ethanol and other helpful products.
Nearly 4,000 Airlines Must Reduce Emissions or Are Banned in the EU
[social_buttons] The European Union (EU) released a 94-page list of airlines that must reduce their emissions or will be banned from European airports two days ago. These are airlines of various sorts from all around the world. Some top players include United Airlines, US Airways, and the US Navy.
New World Record in Solar Power Efficiency
[social_buttons] A Chinese company set a new world record in solar power efficiency this week. According to the company, Suntech Power Holdings, they achieved a 15.6% conversion efficiency on “a commercial grade multi-crystalline silicon PV module.” This breaks a 15-year-old world record set by Sandia National Labs in the US.
