Community-owned green energy projects present the best chance of converting the UK to a low-carbon economy and should receive more government support, civil society groups representing 12 million people said on Wednesday. The Article
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Grassroots Green Energy Projects
Posted in Carbon Markets, Energy on February 1, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
12 Electric Cars for 2012
Posted in Business, Energy on January 4, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
An interesting overview of 12 electric cars that are currently available in limited markets. My personal favorite…the Ford version…100 miles to a charge and quick recharge capabilities.
Cap and Trade Benefits Connecticut
Posted in Business, Carbon Markets, Energy on November 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Connecticut’s commitment to the regional cap-and-trade system and subsequent investment in energy efficiency bolsters the economy, even as power plants shell out cash for their air pollution. In the first three years of the 10-state Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Connecticut’s state government received $51.7 million of the $913.3 million awarded throughout the region. Connecticut invested [...]
Here Comes Solar Energy
Posted in Energy on November 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
We are, or at least we should be, on the cusp of an energy transformation, driven by the rapidly falling cost of solar power. That’s right, solar power. Paul Krugman’s Article
2011 Corn
Posted in Energy, Farm Report, Finance, Food on July 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
A number of factors combine each year to determine the U.S. average corn yield. Among those factors, temperature and precipitation during July are the most important. Crop yield models have long confirmed the large yield impact of July weather. The most favorable weather conditions in July in the heart of the corn belt consist of [...]
Debunking the myth that clean energy and carbon reduction policies aren’t good for ratepayers
Posted in Carbon Markets, Climate Change, Energy on June 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
http://thinkprogress.org/romm/2011/06/01/231860/debunking-the-myth-that-clean-energy-and-carbon-eeduction-policies-arent-big-job-creators/
Two Troubling Issues
Posted in Carbon Markets, Climate Change, Energy, Finance, Politics, U.S. Economy on June 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
In trying to develop our business plan for a Rhode Island Farmland Fund, I’ve been interrupted today by two friends….with news from other friends…that reinforce two of my biggest cultural anxieties. The first is an excerpt from John Phipps whom I consider a voice of reason in the industrial agriculture community. He is speaking about [...]
Jeremy Grantham
Posted in Climate Change, Energy, Finance on May 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
A very important analysis by Jeremy Grantham. Summary of the Summary: The world is using up its natural resources at an alarming rate, and this has caused a permanent shift in their value. We all need to adjust our behavior to this new environment. It would help if we did it quickly. Link to Article [...]
Tennessee, Economic Development and Clean Energy
Posted in Energy, Finance on March 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
An interesting approach to economic development for green industry in Tennessee. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ixKbL9_bhtol-3qKKtiV6E05H5ggD96LEUCG1
Snow
Posted in Energy on October 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It looked like it was going to snow this morning so…. I found this article interesting….evidently some clever Japanese engineer has determined that the Chitose Airport will use collected snow to provide 30% of their cooling energy. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/10/snow-used-to-cool-hokkaido-japan-airport.php
