energy Archives - Page 19 of 20 - Renew Economy

Dispelling myth of energy payback of renewable energy systems
One of the many myths about renewable energy, especially solar PV, is that the life-cycle energy inputs are greater than the lifetime energy outputs.
Mark Diesendorf

Dec 16, 2013

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Central Europe’s bad bet on fossil fuels and nuclear
Central Europe are in the process of making profound mistakes concerning their energy supplies, which will cost these countries dearly for decades to come.
Paul Hockenos

Dec 9, 2013

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Study debunks IPCC report, calls for more severe carbon budget
A new study by an interdisciplinary group of scientists and economists has led to calls for more severe emissions cuts, and a tighter carbon budget.
Andrew Freedman

Dec 5, 2013

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US methane emissions could be 5 times worse than thought
The oil and gas industry, largely in the south-central U.S., may be emitting nearly five times the methane that scientists previously estimated.
Bobby Magill

Nov 26, 2013

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Arizona regulators vote to keep solar revolution going
Regulators voted for affordable net metering in Arizona Thursday, letting consumers with rooftop solar panels sell excess power back to the utility.
Andrew Breiner

Nov 18, 2013

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100% renewables community emerges from drug wars and poor soils
The plains of eastern Colombia are a tough land, yet Paolo Lugari has made a community that is not only habitable, but also prolific and sustainable.
Laurie Guevara-Stone

Nov 18, 2013

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Electricity generated using solar mirrors to double in 2013
The two biggest solar thermal power plants in California that will be operating by the end of the year could power more than 200,000 homes in the Southwest.
Bobby Magill

Nov 18, 2013

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IEA says FiTs not a subsidy – but tax credits are
The IEA says feed-in tariffs are the principal driving force in the worldwide development of solar PV, but it does not describe them as a subsidy.
Paul Gipe

Nov 4, 2013

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Major study projects no long-term climate benefit from shale gas revolution
Most claims that shale gas will significantly reduce US carbon emissions in the future are based on little more than hand-waving and wishful thinking.
Joe Romm

Oct 21, 2013

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The 5 top cleantech solutions for your home
What are the biggest and best cleantech solutions for a new home… or for any home, for that matter? Below is my list of the top 5-ish.
Zachary Shahan

Oct 18, 2013

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Solar means business: Top 25 US corporate solar energy users
Aside from being eco-friendly, solar also adds up to a competitive business advantage for some of America’s largest corporations.
Silvio Marcacci

Oct 18, 2013

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Fossil fuel divestment spreading faster than apartheid campaign
Oxford University study finds fossil fuel divestment campaign poses significant risk to coal, oil, and natural gas firms.
Silvio Marcacci

Oct 11, 2013

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