Wednesday, November 25, 2009

energy

World's First Salt Power Generator Unveiled in Norway

Salt power could theoretically produce half of the European Union's yearly power production. more >>

New Hydrogen-Storage Method Discovered

Research opens the way for a radically different approach to hydrogen storage. more >>

California Goes After Power-Hungry TVs

Televisions account for 10 percent of a home's electricity use, and could rise with ever-larger sets. more >>

Climate Change Bill’s Murky Battleground: Assumptions and Statistics

Democrats push ahead without GOP, now hurry up and wait. more >>

Residents Object to 10 Million Metric Tons of CO2 Under Their Homes

Some environmentalists believe CO2 storage projects are needed, as coal power is likely to stick around more >>

Why Can't We Neutralize Nuclear Waste?

It may take decades to develop the technology necessary to reduce nuclear waste. more >>

Negotiators Scale Back UN Climate Pact Ambitions

Negotiators now believe a political agreement is likeliest, rather than a legally binding treaty. more >>

Tip of the Green Spear: The Military Leads on Efficiency, Alternative Energy

Doe-eyed do-gooders aren't the face of environmentalism, the U.S. military is. more >>

Nuclear Energy Becomes Pivotal in Climate Debate

Once vilified by environmentalists, nuclear energy has become a top issue within climate legislation. more >>

Susan Hockfield: MIT President Launches Energy Initiative

For battling scientific challenges, she is one of America's Best Leaders. more >>

John Doerr: U.S. Needs More Energy Research

The America's Best Leader honoree talks about investing in clean energy. more >>

Activist: Obama Should Focus on Cap-and-Trade

The environmentalist also says Van Jones shouldn't have been forced out. more >>

Chemists Discover Method to Design a Cheaper Fuel Cell

New formula helps increase the efficiency and decrease the cost. more >>

Willow Harvest Promises Cheap Biomass Fuel

Biomass energy experiment seeks to determine whether willow shrubs could be a viable fuel source. more >>

California Considers Strict Energy Standards for TVs

New Appliances Smarter About Electricity Use

Israelis Bring Green Power to West Bank Village

Renewable Hydrogen Production Becomes Reality at Winery

Solar-Hydrogen House Combines New, Old

High-Tech Materials May Boost Geothermal Appeal

Spinning Flywheels Said to Make Greener Energy

Study: Wind Could Cut China's Emissions by 30 Pct

The country could reasonably meet half of its energy needs with wind energy. more >>

Wind Farms Can Appear Sinister to the Weatherman

Biofuels' Technology and Performance Issues Could Slow Acceptance

Could they help? Yes. But certain drawbacks could corrode the full measure of their usefulness. more >>

Maine's Windkeepers: From Ship Masts to Windmills

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