Green energy
The Times has a special section this week on the business of sustainability. Above, columns of algae being grown for biofuel by Solena in Alicante, Spain. The section includes articles on green collar jobs, business going carbon neutral or carbon negative, Sun Edison the solar panel provider, etc.
Energy Islands
Madrid’s ‘Air Tree’
The Winner of the 2004 ‘Eco Boulevard”competition by ecosistema urbano from Spain.
FutureGen
The Times reports on the scrapping of plans for an emmisions-capturing coal power plant from the DOE. It’s a shame that budget concerns have tanked the project, but there are some interesting bits of information here about the technology involved.
Solar cells of the future
A new material, nano flakes, may revolutionise the transformation of solar energy to electricity. If so, even ordinary households can benefit from solar electricity and save money in the future.
http://www.scienceblog.com/cms/solar-cells-future-15042.html
NPR Climate Connections
Another resource with plenty of information about climate change, alternative energy, and stories about the climate crisis: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9657621