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Anti-nuclear protests in Kouenji, Japan. Photo by Matthias Lambrecht.

Newly Anti-Nuclear Japan Scrambles for Renewable Energy Solutions

12 August, 2011

With the disastrous tsunami of March 11, 2011 looming not far in the background, Japan is struggling to decide what to do about record energy shortages. Public opinion has turned strongly against nuclear energy and put plans for nuclear expansion, … Continue reading

Seen here is the construction of the Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor in Finland.

A critical analysis of future nuclear reactors designs

11 August, 2011

Once upon a time I used to be a fan of nuclear energy. As far as I saw it, nuclear energy was the silver bullet solution to all of our energy problems and more. However, the more I’ve learned about … Continue reading

Windmills near Ibaraki, a city located in Osaka, Japan. Photo by skyseeker.

Google’s Offshore Windmills

16 July, 2011

Many of us have heard of Google’s sustainability efforts; from green data center and offices to bringing in goats to chew down the grass on their corporate campus. Now Google is embarking on another effort in sustainability with offshore windmills … Continue reading

Combustible renewable and waste in North Korea.

China, North Korea to increase cooperation in renewable energy sector

15 July, 2011

China and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea have agreed to collaborate in the sector of renewable energy. The agreement was reached between officials of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Korean Workers Party (KWP) when the latter were visiting … Continue reading

Solar Panels In Carbondale CO. Photo by SolarDave.

Is it cost effective to go solar?

6 July, 2011

Solar is all about the green, and I’m not referring to that warm fuzzy earth day feeling either. I’m talking about the universal green – money. If solar didn’t make financial sense, no-one would invest into it. We’ve all read … Continue reading

Nuclear plant Gosgen

The stress free nuclear stress test

1 June, 2011

In the wake of Fukushima a “stress test” of European nuclear reactors was proposed, in line with the “stress tests” applied to banks during the financial crisis. That “stress test” of banks being important in that it firstly reassured the … Continue reading

George Monbiot seen here talking at an media panel during the Copenhagen climate talks in December 2009. Photo by: Greenforall.org

The Nuclear Meltdown of George Monbiot

18 April, 2011

Passionate; articulate; intelligent; socially and environmentally progressive; careful and meticulous in his research; rigorous in his use of science and expert opinion. Many people will recognise that description of George Monbiot in his role as one of Britain’s leading environmental … Continue reading

Japanese activists: Nuclear power is not the answer to global warming

11 April, 2011

One month after the horrifying earthquake and tsunami hit Japan the country is considering raising the severity level of its nuclear crisis to the highest level available. This would put the Japanese nuclear crisis on a par with the Chernobyl … Continue reading

Pictured here is "Kamisu", the semi-offshore wind farm in Japan which was left unharmed by the earthquake and tsunami on March 11.

Wind farms unscathed by the massive Japanese earthquake disaster

9 April, 2011

While the situation at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan continues to be severe, following the devastating and massive earthquake earlier last month, it seems that none of the wind farms in the country have been reported damaged. Kelly Rigg, … Continue reading

Nuclear energy might see increased opposition after Japan crisis

14 March, 2011

The ongoing nuclear crisis in Japan has sparked new life in the nuclear energy debate in many countries. And the fear for possible nuclear accidents in other countries forces politicians to reconsider and review their current energy policy stance. The … Continue reading

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