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Tag Archives: solar
Politicians Refuse to Tell Us Their Thoughts…
Sciencedebate.org is trying to get someone… anyone in the US congress to answer some questions. But they are refusing. Sigh… so much for transparency in government. The sad part is the senators and reps on this list are the chairs … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Debate, Environment, Government, Science, Skepticism, Society
Tagged debate, environment, fossil fuels, global warming, government, Presidential election, science, solar, wind
There Goes the Real World, Fracking with our Perceptions
I’ve been grumpy lately and I’m pretty tired of dealing with the crap. But it does bring to mind something that I read from Scott Adams (of Dilbert fame).* Allow me to paraphrase. Ask all the smartest people in the … Continue reading
Posted in climate, Culture, Debate, Environment, Government, Ideas, Prediction, renewable energy, Science, Skepticism, Society, Technology
Tagged environment, fossil fuels, global warming, nuclear power, renewables, science, solar, wind
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24 Hour Solar Power
This is for all those that say Solar can’t be base load power. Spain has opened for the first base-load, 24-hour industrial scale solar thermal plant. The concept is very different from what most people think of as solar power. … Continue reading
Posted in climate, Education, Environment, Ideas, renewable energy, Science, Technology
Tagged 24/7 solar, environment, global warming, molten salt, renewables, solar, solar tower
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The Whitehouse’s Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future
Today, the Whitehouse released President Obama’s plan for securing the future energy requirements of the US. All in all, it’s a good document. I know why some of the material about efficient natural gas and clean coal are in there … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Environment, Government, Prediction, renewable energy, Society
Tagged electric vehicles, environment, fossil fuels, gasoline, government, oil profit, renewables, solar, wind
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First Efficient Artificial Leaf
Science Daily reports that researchers at MIT have developed an artificial leaf. This is pretty cool. Apparently, the photosynthesis in the A-leaf is 10 times better than in a real leaf. It’s a very small, simple device as well. Made of common … Continue reading
Posted in Chemistry, Environment, Ideas, renewable energy, Science
Tagged environment, renewables, science, solar, technology
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The Myth of Intermittent Renewable Electricity
I tire of this canard. So here’s the end of it. If anyone can show evidence that the information presented here is incorrect, then please do so. Handwaving and “nuh uh” won’t cut it. So what is the canard? “Wind … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Ideas, Prediction, renewable energy, Society
Tagged environment, fossil fuels, renewables, solar, wind
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Renewable Energy and the Economy
I recently visited a blog talking about nuclear power and some of the comments got me to thinking. (BTW: It’s an excellent blog, lots of pictures!) If (as some claim) global warming isn’t an issue. And if (as some claim) … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Environment, Prediction, renewable energy, Society, Technology
Tagged economy, environment, fossil fuels, renewables, solar, technology, wind
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Why I Prefer Wind to Nuclear
First of all, don’t get me wrong, I’m not anti-nuclear. I’m not fond of the waste, but theoretically, it could be reused in other reactor types. It’s a powerful, concentrated source of energy. No, the main reason I prefer wind/solar … Continue reading
Posted in climate, Environment, Government, Ideas, Prediction, renewable energy, Technology
Tagged environment, fossil fuels, renewables, solar, wind
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Solar Flares
The radiation from the largest solar flare in four years will hit Earth sometime Thursday or Friday (Feb 24 or 25, 2011). The sun has finally decided to wake up a little bit. It has been one of the quietest … Continue reading
Posted in Astronomy, Environment, Science, Society
Tagged satellite, science, solar, solar flare
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America’s Energy Future – Subsidies
Wow that’s a huge topic, I’ll break it down into sections. Today’s topic is subsidies. What’s a subsidy? 1) a financial aid supplied by a government, as to industry, for reasons of public welfare, the balance of payments, etc. 2) … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Government, renewable energy, Technology
Tagged fossil fuels, oil profit, renewables, solar, subsidy, wind
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