Stanford University Professor Mark Z. Jacobson recently published a new paper in the journal Energy & Environmental Science, “Review of solutions to global warming, air pollution, and energy security.” via Comparing Energy Sources | BIOtechNow.
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Peter A. Darbee, a utility executive who is ultimately responsible for keeping the lights on for 15 million people, has a message some may not want to hear: “Climate change is real, it’s urgent, it’s most likely a result of human interactions and what human beings have done in their emissions to the atmosphere, and Continue reading →
Until just recently the view prevailed that there was a tradeoff relationship between achieving respectable economic growth and reducing the emission of greenhouse gases, most of which consist of carbon dioxide. This led to a wide debate on how to achieve both goals. A major change has occurred, however, since U.S. President Barack Obama initiated Continue reading →
We need an 80% reduction in fossil fuel use by 2050 to avoid the worst global warming effects. And, practically speaking, we need to also double our electricity generation and double the useful work done per unit of electricity & other energy sources as well during that same time to have a decent economy. via Continue reading →
So, if we were to then poll people on what actions we should take, we might find some surprises. After all, in our own unscientific survey that mostly reached outright skeptics and agnostics, we found surprising support for building a smart energy grid and reforestation, to the point that they were willing to pay $150 Continue reading →
After health care reform, the next big fight in Washington will be about energy. Spending on health care is now about 18 percent of gross domestic product, while energy spending is about 10 percent — both in the trillions of dollars, which used to be a lot of money. There are several driving factors contributing Continue reading →
