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May 20, 2013
Wind Energy Growing Faster than Coal in China: False Math
coal-fired plants
Now, the inexorable growth of coal in China in the last decade is often news even to people who make some kind of living writing about energy, but could it possibly be slowing down? And could wind be growing faster than coal?[read more]
May 20, 2013
Energy in China: Construction of Biggest Hydropower Dam Yet to Come
hydropower in China
Reuters reports that China’s environmental ministry has okayed the construction of a new hydroelectric dam on the Dadu River in the Sichuan province, which when completed will be the country’s largest.[read more]
May 20, 2013
New Draft Fracking Rules Give Industry a Free Pass
natural gas well entrance
Just released federal government draft rules for fracking fail to protect people from harm. Instead the rules protect the oil and gas industry from having to follow strong public health and environmental standards.[read more]
The Solution Is Finding New Answers
Most leaders believe they made it to the top because of their experience, knowledge and past success. The problem with that assumption is today is no longer a reflection of the past.[read more]
Climate Change vs Terrorism and the Costs of Inaction
climate change future?
Terrorism seems to be the only actionable trigger in our leaders' minds. Perhaps we need to brand Mother Nature a terrorist to provoke action on climate change?[read more]
Risks to American Nuclear Energy from "Non-Proliferation" Excesses
Attempts to impose a policy of not selling to any country that will not agree to permanently forgo domestic nuclear fuel production will lock US-based suppliers out of the most important energy technology in the world.[read more]
US Military on Track to Reach 3 GW of Solar Energy by 2025
military solar energy
The Army, Navy and Air Force are using more than 130 megawatts of solar energy, with intentions toward 3 gigawatts of solar capacity by 2025 as part of a much bigger Department of Defense commitment.[read more]
South Korea May Launch World’s Most Ambitious Cap And Trade Market
South Korean carbon emissions
With roughly 18 months until launch, South Korea appears ready to create the world’s most ambitious cap and trade market, with the highest global price on carbon.[read more]
Amazon's Belo Monte Mega Dam: Saga and Controversy Continues
Belo Monte controversies continue
The latest installment of the saga has been the expulsion of journalists from the site where they would cover the latest protest by indigenous activists who have brought the building of the dam to a halt.[read more]
The Military Microgrid as Smart Grid Asset
military microgrid?
Never-fail military microgrids are breaking new ground in distributed energy management. Now one of them is getting connected to the grid at large.[read more]
New Energy Secretary: Tackle Climate Change with Efficiency and Renewable Energy
new DOE Secretary Moniz
The budget proposal for FY2014 would give Moniz a solid start in advancing the low-carbon economy, by increasing funding for renewable energy, advanced vehicle research and development, and energy efficiency programs.[read more]
BLM’s New Draft Fracking Rules
BLM’s aim with this rule, compared to a previous version, was to take hydraulic fracturing regulation in a better direction – acknowledging the role of the states and measures including FracFocus.org, the online fracking fluid registry.[read more]
Gina McCarthy On Path To EPA Confirmation: Can Senate GOP Get On Board?
EPA nominee Gina McCarthy
As one of the most highly-qualified nominees to lead the Environmental Protection Agency in its history, McCarthy has won plaudits from Republicans like Senator James Inhofe and energy titans like American Electric Power.[read more]
Climate Change: Looking at 400 ppm and Beyond
atmospheric CO2
Our goal to be avoided, 450 ppm, is now feeling a bit close for comfort, given we are already at 400 ppm and 300 ppm was only passed under the previous British monarch.[read more]
LNG Exports Could Create Big Job, Economic Numbers
jobs multiplier effect?
LNG exports are projected to produce annual increases in revenue to federal, state and local governments of between $6.4 billion to $9.3 billion in the base scenario to $27.9 billion to $40.4 billion in the high-export scenario by 2035.[read more]
Updated Draft Rules for Fracking Deserve the Chance to Work
fracking/shutterstock
Complaints by both sides over the Obama administration’s newly updated draft of fracking rules on public and Indian lands signals the Interior Department has found enough common ground to raise the bar on drilling operations.[read more]
Pitching Nuclear Energy: The Value of New Plant Construction [VIDEO]
North American Young Generations in Nuclear group
It will take me several days to digest all of the things I learned and heard at the Nuclear Energy Assembly, both from the podium and in the valuable “hallway conversations.”[read more]
Energy Risk: Arctic Strategy Clear on Drilling Goals Not Conservation Goals
arctic drilling risks
New policy emphasizes U.S. security interests in the Arctic. That makes sense in the light of the Arctic’s international significance. But the administration’s plan makes the mistake of equating security with drilling for oil in the region.[read more]
What Would it Take to Get to a Steady State Economy?
We seem to be headed for collapse, because humans’ growth is so far out of line in relationship to that of other species. In addition, there are many other limits, including the cost of oil extraction and availability of fresh water.[read more]
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“It's interesting - there seems to be some fear deep down in that comment. The word "Impossible" at the end of it draws attention.For the record, I work at a nuclear reactor, as an engineer. I was once a fan of nuclear, until I realized how hard it is to gain public support for new nuclear. Last year, US generation of renewables (without hydro) was 28% that of nuclear. This year, that share is ...”
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