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Seen here is the Royd Moor windfarm in the United Kingdom. Photo credit: Wendy North

Conflict between Wildlife and Wind Farms

18 December, 2011

Wind power is a great form of energy; there’s no doubt about that. However, there have been recent threats to the wildlife population that have collided with these green efforts. This upcoming January 2012, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service … Continue reading

Illustration by Marc Kjerland.

Denmark to end their reliance on fossil fuels, aims for 100 percent renewable energy in 2050

5 December, 2011

The new red and green government in Denmark wants to end the country’s reliance on fossil fuels. In a proposal presented to the parliament last week the Danish government laid out their new and bold energy plan. By 2050 Denmark … Continue reading

Seen here is the Dalian harbour, an important international shipping centre and logistics hub in Northeast Asia. Photo by Graeme Nicol

China’s green growth could create millions of businesses and jobs

5 December, 2011

China is a controversial country. They have long been criticized for their dangerous levels of pollution, but they have also recently received praise for investing a great deal in renewable energy. However, the negative tides that blacken China’s reputation may … Continue reading

The Tangshanpeng wind farm in China.

China sees record investments in renewable tech, will introduce carbon trading scheme

22 August, 2011

The Chinese government recently declared that they are intending on placing a cap on their annual carbon emissions which will allow the individual provinces in China to regulate and plan their emissions more effectively. The hope is that this cap … Continue reading

Seen here is the Royd Moor windfarm in the United Kingdom. Photo credit: Wendy North

A Wind Farm For North Carolina

18 August, 2011

With energy prices rising and increasing emphasis placed on finding renewable alternatives to the fossil fuels that power the multitudes of cars behind every garage door in America, the whispers of a wind farm coming to the Northeastern coast of … Continue reading

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

The left photo shows smoke coming from the Fukushima nuclear plant and the photo to the right shows the destroyed Chernobyl nuclear plant.

Nuclear safety expert explains why he became anti-nuclear and pro-solar

17 July, 2011

The Italian nuclear engineer and safety expert Cesare Silvi explains why he left his former pro-nuclear stance for solar and other renewable energy sources: “I soon came to the conclusion that neither international cooperation nor technological advancements would guarantee human … 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

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Majority of Americans say we should do whatever it takes to protect the environment

8 June, 2011

A new survey titled “Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology” (pdf) from the Pew Resarch Center shows that public support for the environment and alternative energy sources is strong on both sides of the political scale in America. When … Continue reading

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