Global warming, also known as climate change, is the theory that the earth is warming rapidly (in relative historical terms) due to the growing concentration of atmospheric greenhouse gases emanating from mankind’s burning of fossil fuels — coal and oil in particular — for energy. The rest is here: Money $marts: The global warming energy follies … [Read more...]
Algae emerges as promising alternative to fossil fuels
London, Jan 11 : Microalgae is emerging as a promising alternative to fossil fuels whose consumption is worsening atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. Originally posted here: Algae emerges as promising alternative to fossil fuels … [Read more...]
Renewable Sources Continue Explosive Growth
According to the most recent issue of the "Monthly Energy Review" by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), with data through September 30, 2011, renewable energy sources continue to expand rapidly while substantially outpacing the growth rates of fossil fuels and nuclear power. Read more here: Renewable Sources Continue Explosive Growth … [Read more...]
Latin America Report: Ready for Explosive Growth
As the costs associated with renewable forms of energy continue to drop and the prices of fossil fuels remain volatile, more Latin American nations are turning to wind and solar, as well as geothermal and biofuels, as solutions to achieve energy security. More here: Latin America Report: Ready for Explosive Growth … [Read more...]
Baker Hughes Drills for Safety and Efficiency Across its Enterprise
As wind, solar, bio-fuels and tidal energy continue to make the world greener and cleaner, it’s important to keep in mind that fossil fuels remain an integral part of our lives. So what to make of leading oil services companies like Baker Hughes? Can they successfully drill down into their vast reserve of complex company data in order to reach a higher purpose? Original post: Baker Hughes Drills for Safety and Efficiency Across its Enterprise … [Read more...]