Powerful currents and competition upstream have delayed the installation of more underwater turbines in the East River. But when it’s complete, will it work? Watch the video report on the New York Times site by clicking here.
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A great article by Richard Matthews on the differences in renewable and fossil fuel subsidies and how that reflects upon energy producing options. Obviously the cheaper the fuel, the more likely energy producers will construct those types of energy plants. Specific mentions: The IEA estimates that removing fossil fuel consumption subsidies would reduce global carbon-dioxide [...] Click to watch “Home – A Documentary” Internationally renowned photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand makes his feature directorial debut with this environmentally conscious documentary produced by Luc Besson, and narrated by Glenn Close. “Studies conducted by the University of Washington, Virginia Tech and the Electric Power Research Institute estimate approximately 400 terawatt-hours per year can be extracted from marine and hydrokinetic technologies in this country, excluding ocean thermal systems. This is enough electricity to power cleanly approximately 36 million average American homes.” – Jacques Beaudry-Losique, Deputy Assistant Secretary [...] According to the latest Institute for Electricity Efficiency (IEE) study, in Y2010 the US saved 112 terawatts-hrs of electricity through energy efficiency efforts. That amount translates to eliminating electricity demand of 9.7 million homes or reducing CO2 emissions by 78 million metric tons. To the average American consumer, this means realized savings of greater than [...] As reported by WardsAuto.com, Ford is planning for its next generation F-150 to use aluminum panels as opposed to its traditional steel panels used for the truck’s body. What is the significance? Shedding weight. As a part of the updated and stricter Fuel Economy Standards pushed forward by the Federal government, Ford is attempting [...] |
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