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The Impossible Dream? Why Renewables Won't Reduce CO2 Emissions by Much

By Herbert Inhaber, President, Risk Concepts, May, 17, 2012 - The solution to looming global warming? Easy. Reduce man-made emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) by cutting down on the use of fossil fuels -- coal, petroleum and natural gas. Leave them in the ground. The replacement? Renewables such as solar and wind power. If we phase in natural energy sources quickly enough, we may be able to avert catastrophic climate change. more...
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Extreme Cold Weather in Europe a Clear Consequences of Climate Change

By Shehu Khaleel, Electrical Engineer, , April, 03, 2012 - Bitterly cold weather sweeping across Europe claimed more victims, brought widespread disruption to transport services, and left thousands without power with warnings that low temperatures would continue into next week. more...
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Energy Strategy

By Jim Hartung, Director, GlobalEnergySolutions.org, March, 06, 2012 - Challenges create opportunities. The world has experienced numerous energy challenges in the past 40 years. Many new technologies have been developed in response to these challenges. Now, at last, these technologies have matured to the point that they offer the U.S. the opportunity to transform energy from a source of recurring crises into an engine for sustainable economic growth and a foundation for exemplary global leadership. Five key opportunities are as follows: more...
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Gas Molecules and Dust in the Atmosphere Cool the Earth!

By Bob Ashworth, Sr. VP, , January, 19, 2012 - Introduction more...
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The Climate Change Challenge -- Can we turn the Titanic before it's too late?

By Peter Meisen, President, GENI, January, 17, 2012 - The Climate Change Challenge -- Can we turn the Titanic before it's too late? more...
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Electric Utilities and Carbon Taxes

By Brad Radl, President, Taber International, August, 17, 2011 -

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The Good News: Why Climate Change Doesn't Matter

By Tam Hunt, President, Community Renewable Solutions, LLC, August, 02, 2011 - My provocative title represents the increasing awareness that we don't need to believe in climate change to do the right thing when it comes to energy. Of course, climate change is a real threat to us and our environment. But there are many highly valid reasons to become more energy efficient, conserve energy through behavior change, and transition to renewables -- entirely independent of climate change concerns. more...
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Economic and Environmental Impact of Abu Dhabi US$1billion CO2 Capture and Storage Project

By Shehu Khaleel, Electrical Engineer, , April, 22, 2011 - Economic and Environmental Impact of Abu Dhabi US$1billion CO2 capture and storage Project more...
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Power Plants Options Towards Progressive Environmental Norms in India

By A.K. Shyam, Environmental Specialist, GMR Group, January, 27, 2011 - The Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) is the nodal agency for planning, promotion, coordination and overseeing implementation of environmental policies and programmes in India. more...
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