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5-Sep-08

Wind turbines: Spinning to destruction

"Wind power may be one of the cleaner, greener energy sources available, but turbine and blade failures point to dangers that were not anticipated, says Michael Connellan"

Category: Energy sources

5-Sep-08

How food waste can power your home

"The government is considering building a host of new "biowaste" plants in towns and cities across England which turn food waste into energy."

Category: Energy sources

5-Sep-08

When the wind doesn't blow

"By 2020, more than a third of Britain's electricity will be generated by wind power, according to government plans. One problem - six out of 10 days aren't windy enough to make sufficient power. So what happens then?"

Category: Energy sources

4-Sep-08

Germany leads 'clean coal' pilot

"Beneath the gargantuan grey boiler towers of Schwarze Pumpe power station... northern Germany, a Lilliputian puzzle of metal boxes and shining canisters is about to mark a moment of industrial history... ...pilot project for...

Category: Energy sources

3-Sep-08

Solar: Seawater greenhouses to bring life to the desert

"The planned project would use solar power to evaporate salt water, generating cool air and pure water thereby allowing food to be grown"

Category: Energy sources

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