Sepp Hasslberger: Graphene Revolutionizes Energy

Membranes of graphene – single atom layer carbon “sheets” – have unexpected and rather unusual properties that seem set to enable several new technologies Scientists predict green energy revolution after incredible new graphene discoveries The breakthrough raises the prospect of extracting hydrogen fuel from air and burning it as a carbon-free source of energy in …

SchwartzReport: Solar & Wind Energy Winning on Price vs. Conventional Fuels — PBI Add True Costs and Corrupt Fossil Subsidies and It’s a No-Brainer

The non carbon energy trend is gathering momentum at a surprising rate, and it is very good news. Here is The New York Times view, which I consider an establishment perspective and all the more surprising for that. Solar and Wind Energy Start to Win on Price vs. Conventional Fuels The cost of providing electricity …

Berto Jongman: Paul Krugman on Saving the Planet “For Free” PLUS New Book List

Paul Krugman: Saving The Planet ‘Might Be Free’ Economist and columnist for The New York Times Paul Krugman says he’s been reading “two new reports on the economics of fighting climate change” that prove saving the planet could be “cheaper and easier than almost anyone imagines.” Here’s a sampling of the evidence that suggests to …

Berto Jongman: No Drinking Water by 2040? Need Global Energy Paradigm Shift! Privatization is NOT the Answer

‘There Will Be No Water’ by 2040? Researchers Urge Global Energy Paradigm Shift Reports: World Faces ‘Insurmountable’ Water Shortage by Nadia Prupis, staff writer Common Dreams, 30 July 2014 The world risks an “insurmountable” water crisis by 2040 without an immediate and significant overhaul of energy consumption and demand, a research team reported on Wednesday. …