A new report from the United States Energy Information Agency predicts significant increases in word wide energy consumption as a result of economic growth.
EIA Predicts 50% Increase in World Energy Consumption by 2030
June 30, 2008 By 11 Comments
BLM Applying NEPA to Large Scale Solar Energy on Public Lands
June 30, 2008 By 8 Comments
Concerns are raised as the Bureau of Land Management plans to evaluate environmental, social, and economic impacts associated with solar energy development.
National Security Linked to Climate Change in U.S. Report
June 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
An assessment by the National Intelligence Council with input from all 16 U.S. intelligence agencies identifies climate change as a significant security threat.
Identifying a direct link between climate change and national security, the report suggests that whilst the US is capable of handling the impacts of climate change within it’s own borders, the international issues caused by humanitarian disasters and political unrest will pose a significant threat to US national security.
Mean Joe Green #16: W’s Solution to Floods and Fires
June 28, 2008 By 3 Comments
From the administration that brought you: * A weakened Clean Air Act * A weakened Clean Water Act * A weakened dollar * An unjust war * An increase in logging contracts * Strained international relations * The border fence *And much, much (MUCH), more… Now brings you: *A solution to floods and fires
House Democrats Introduce National Feed-in Tariff for Renewable Energy Projects
June 27, 2008 By 27 Comments
U.S. Representatives Jay Inslee (D-WA), Bill Delahunt (D-MA), Jim McDermott (D-WA), and Mike Honda (D-CA) introduced landmark legislation [PDF] on Thursday that will provide security for investments in the renewable-energy sector by guaranteeing rates for renewable-energy generation. This policy mechanism, also known as a national feed-in tariff, may be the single most effective tool to [...]
Bundling Website Enables Campaign Donors to Target Green Candidates
June 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Wondering what to do with all that money (not) burning a hole in the pockets of your organic cotton jeans? Well, the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund has launched Give Green, the first bundling website to raise money exclusively for environmental champions and candidates. By donating through Give Green, donors can make it clear [...]
Can We Love Oil and Be Green at the Same Time? Yes Say Republicans
June 26, 2008 By 10 Comments
Last week, Red Green and Blue assessed the green credentials of John McCain’s potential presidential running mate, Charlie Crist. As the Florida Governor signs a landmark multi-billion dollar deal to preserve the Everglades, we ask again, is it possible to love big oil and be green at the same time? Earlier this month, Florida Governor [...]
700 California Wildfires: Why Don’t We Have Enough Firefighing Resources?
June 25, 2008 By 107 Comments
After failing to provide adequate disaster relief resources during Hurricane Katrina the scenario is repeated in California, where an estimated 600 to 900 wildfires are burning.
CNG as a Vehicle Fuel – One Way Nuclear Power Can Help Ease the Motor Fuel Crisis
June 25, 2008 By 7 Comments
Robert Bryce, the managing editor of Energy Tribune is one of my favorite energy thinkers. He is a throwback journalist with an inquiring mind who asks hard questions and really thinks through the answers. He has recently written a book titled Gusher of Lies. I have not yet had a chance to read the book, [...]
Transmission Politics Hold Up Utility-Scale Solar [update]
June 24, 2008 By 13 Comments
California plan facing ‘NIABY’ foes (Not In Anyone’s Back Yard) [UPDATE: I have added a list of the environmental groups that oppose Superlink below] A project being developed by San Diego Gas & Electric Co. and Stirling Energy is facing opposition from some environmentalists because the plan also calls for a 150-mile, high-voltage transmission line [...]
