The twentieth century way of life has been made available, largely due to the miracle of cheap energy. The price of energy has been at record lows for the past century and a half.As oil becomes increasingly scarce, it is becoming obvious to everyone, that the rapid economic and industrial growth we have enjoyed for that time is not sustainable.Now, the hunt is on. For renewable sources of energy, for alternative sources of energy, for a way of life that is less dependent on cheap energy.Â
ScienceDaily: Earth Science News Magnesium oxide: From Earth to super-Earth Posted: 22 Nov 2012 12:29 PM PST The mantles of Earth and other rocky planets are rich in magnesium and oxygen. Due to its simplicity, the mineral magnesium oxide is a good model for studying the nature of planetary interiors. New work studied how magnesium Continue Reading →
More than 1,000 new coal plants planned worldwide, figures show World Resources Institute identifies 1,200 coal plants in planning across 59 countries, with about three-quarters in China and India Share287 inShare13 Email Damian Carrington The Guardian, Tuesday 20 November 2012 A coal-burning power station in Beijing, China – the country is planning to build 363 Continue Reading →
Iran steps up pace and capacity of uranium enrichment, says IAEA report Israel’s ‘red line’ could be hit in June, the point when Iranians have enough 20%-enriched uranium to produce a warhead Share32 inShare2 Email Julian Borger, diplomatic editor guardian.co.uk, Friday 16 November 2012 19.15 GMT Iran’s uranium-enrichment programme is more the 70% of the Continue Reading →
Scientists unlock nature’s hydrogen secrets By Ewan Gilbert Updated Sat Nov 10, 2012 12:15am AEDT Photo: Scientists believe they can mimic the process of photosynthesis to create clean hydrogen, used in alternative fuels. (Graeme Powell: ABC) Map: ACT Two Canberra scientists believe they have made a major breakthrough in how to best produce hydrogen which Continue Reading →
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London Array wind turbines generate first power First turbines have begun to generate electricity in what will become the world’s largest offshore windfarm Share12 Email Press Association guardian.co.uk, Monday 29 October 2012 15.55 GMT The London Array will be the world’s largest offshore windfarm when completed. Photograph: Mark Turner/London Array Limited The first power has Continue Reading →