Archive for December, 2010
Barry Coates blog from Cancun: Day8 Things are starting to move here inCancun. Most of the Ministers arrived today, joining around30 who have been around since the weekend. Some wereshoulder-tapped to do consultations on key issues, includingthe New Zealand Minister Tim Groser, who has been pairedwith the Indonesian Minister to consult on mitigation andMRV – which is how to go about .. more …
The ancient war between the planet and pollution has been raging for several centuries now. The planet is continuously being defiled by pollution and the planet is desperately trying to recover and retain its ability to sustain life. Pollutants are unrelenting on their attacks. And we humans who are supposedly the caretakers of the planet are helping pollutants grow in number through our .. more …
Today many people are looking for sources of green energy to use in their homes and business to make them more energy efficient. What is green energy you ask? And what is the source?The main green energy sources are wind, water and sun. They are renewable, and using them helps cut down on pollution, global warming and other environmental concerns. Using green energy sources also lowers utility .. more …
“I believe that national sovereignty will shrink in the face of universal interdependence.” ~ Explorer, diver and conservationist, Jacques CousteauImagine a roadway through an ancient village, with houses on either side – a few big houses, owned by the rich, as well as modest middle-class homes. One day, after renovating his house, one of the rich residents throws his old unwanted furniture and .. more …
As we reach the peak of the holiday season, you’d think the world of solar would take a break. But that’s not the case. Rather the industry is staying hot, much hotter than the winter.In fact, probably the biggest news of the year happened just this past Friday, when Obama signed the new tax bill into law. Whether or not you think the bill is flawed, the tax bill will extend the 1603 .. more …
Wind power certainly has more advantages than disadvantages but there are some disadvantages which prove to be a big stumbling block to the further development of wind energy industry, such as intermittency of wind energy.Intermittency issue means that wind power is not always capable to match the generated supply of electricity to actual demand, meaning that in times when wind doesn’t blow there .. more …
There are many energy sources today that are extremely limited in supply. Some of these sources include oil, natural gas, and coal. It is a matter of time before they will be exhausted. Estimates are that they can only meet our energy demands for another fifty to seventy years. So in an effort to find alternative forms of energy, the world has turned to renewable energy sources as the solution. .. more …
The California Public Utilities Commission recently approved a unique way to spur development in renewable energy. Under the Renewable Auction Mechanism (RAM), the big three public utilities in California are required to hold auctions twice a year for renewable energy projects.The projects must be completed within 18 months and will be between 1 and 20 MW in size. As in an eBay reverse auction, .. more …
When you plan to visit Venice, Italy, it is important for you to be knowledgeable about the Venice climate so that you can thoroughly enjoy your vacation. Although you might have your holidays booked for the summer months of July and August, this is actually the worst possible time to plan your visit because it is the hottest time of the year in Venice. Due to the heat, the canals are also very .. more …
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