No support from United States and adverse economic conditions have forced the European Union to rethink its promise of providing financial support to the developing countries.
World’s First Real-Time Carbon Counter Unveiled in New York
June 18, 2009 By 2 Comments
They are everywhere. We can’t see them, but little by little they are destroying our way of life. But for the first time ever, they are being caught red-handed. They are greenhouse gases. And today Deutsche Bank unveiled the world’s first real-time carbon counter to measure these microscopic murderers.
What’s the Real Story Behind the Enbridge Pipeline?
June 18, 2009 By 3 Comments
Senate Committee Passes Drilling and Energy Legislation
June 18, 2009 By 2 Comments
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved by a vote of 15 to 8 a piece of legislation that would open up huge areas of the Gulf of Mexico and elsewhere for drilling of oil and natural gas. It also contains requirements for increases in renewable energy generation, and a number of other energy-related measures, but it seems a sad and regressive alternative to Waxman-Markey, which may reach a floor vote in the House by next week.
San Jose Inches Closer to Reaching Goal of 100 Percent Energy Independence
June 17, 2009 By 2 Comments
Achieving a goal of 100 percent energy independence is a little closer for San Jose thanks to a momentous move by the City Council today. The City Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop potential lease terms and guidelines for developing an organics-to energy bio-gas facility.
U.S. Renewable Energy Growth Remains Steady and Strong
June 17, 2009 By 1 Comment
The most recent report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows continued steady growth in electrical production from renewable energy sources, and a growing decline in fossil energy sources, particularly coal.
Mean Joe Green #65: Infant Offers Insight on Climate Change
June 17, 2009 By 1 Comment
No one knows for certain what is exactly in store for us as the effects of climate change set in. One infant has an idea…
Mean Joe Green #63.2: Caption Contest#3′s Winner!
June 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Congatulations to Adam of St. Louis for his contest winning caption! Stay tuned for another caption contest in August…
Smart Grid vs. Renewable Energy: Where Should We Invest?
June 15, 2009 By 3 Comments
Meeting energy needs while being efficient and using environmentally responsible technologies is probably the single greatest change that needs to happen to alter the effects of climate change now. In the United States and the European Union, governments are backing smart grid and renewable energy programs. Undoubtedly, the two technologies go hand-in-hand, but where should we put our efforts (and dollars/euros) first?
US Still Undecided, International Agreement on Climate Treaty Seems Unlikely in 2009
June 12, 2009 By 1 Comment
With US lawmakers failing to agree on a number of domestic issues like choice of energy sources and economic aspects of reducing carbon emissions, it seems unlikely that an agreement on the new climate treaty would be reached at Copenhagen this December.
