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4-Sep-09

Oil still has us over a barrel

"The discovery of a number of oilfields is good news for global energy but it does not mean the threat of peak oil is over"

Category: Energy sources

1-Sep-09

EU bans old-fashioned light bulbs

"A European Union ban on the manufacture and import of 100-watt and frosted incandescent light bulbs, in use since the 19th century, has come into force."


30-Aug-09

Winning over the 'Nimby blockade'

"Developers of wind turbines and other energy schemes need to learn to work with - not against - local communities to get their plans approved, according to a new UK government study."

Category: Energy sources

29-Aug-09

Islay to be entirely powered by tides

"ScottishPower is to build turbines in the Sound of Islay that will generate enough electricity for the island's 3,500 inhabitants – and its famous distilleries"

Category: Energy sources

25-Aug-09

Wind farms and polluted skies: the great paradox of China

"China is on its way to becoming the world's largest producer of renewable energy, yet it remains one of the most polluted countries on earth."

Category: Energy sources

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