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‘Major discovery’ from MIT primed to unleash solar revolution - MIT News Office

mark — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:04:13 +0000

In a revolutionary leap that could transform solar power from a marginal, boutique alternative into a mainstream energy source, MIT researchers have overcome a major barrier to large-scale solar power: storing energy for use when the sun doesn’t shine.
‘Major discovery’ from MIT primed to unleash solar revolution - MIT News Office

The (Annotated) Gore Energy Speech

mark — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:23:29 +0000

“Former Vice President Al Gore gave a speech in Washington laying out his new approach to the entwined challenges of limiting risks from global warming and instability from rising energy prices and declining supplies of fossil fuels.”
The (Annotated) Gore Energy Speech - Dot Earth - Climate Change and Sustainability - New York Times Blog

President George Bush: ‘Goodbye from the world’s biggest polluter’ - Telegraph

mark — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:16:58 +0000

The American leader, who has been condemned throughout his presidency for failing to tackle climate change, ended a private meeting with the words: “Goodbye from the world’s biggest polluter.”
President George Bush: ‘Goodbye from the world’s biggest polluter’ - Telegraph

Coal is Dirty

mark — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:21:12 +0000

Coal is Dirty | Clean Coal Industry News

Which Solar Panels to Use

mark — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:48:09 +0000

SolarDave: Which Solar Panels to Use

Mercedes to Cut Petroleum Out of Lineup by 2015

mark — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:03:48 +0000

“In less than 7 years, Mercedes-Benz plans to ditch petroleum-powered vehicles from its lineup. Focusing on electric, fuel cell, and biofuels, the company is revving up research in alternative fuel sources and efficiency.”
Mercedes to Cut Petroleum Out of Lineup by 2015 | EcoGeek

No ice at the North Pole

mark — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:03:09 +0000

Exclusive: No ice at the North Pole - Climate Change, Environment - The Independent

We Can Solve It

mark — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:00:01 +0000

“The We Campaign is a project of The Alliance for Climate Protection — a nonprofit, nonpartisan effort founded by Nobel laureate former Vice President Al Gore.”
We Can Solve It

Case against climate change discredited by study

mark — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:43:20 +0000

“Scientists believe they can now explain an anomaly in the global temperature record for the twentieth century, which has been used by climate change sceptics to undermine the link between rising temperatures and increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide.”
Case against climate change discredited by study - Climate Change, Environment - The Independent

Residential wind turbines

mark — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:46:47 +0000

What do I need to know to purchase a residential wind turbine?