November 2009
New technology helps in science’s quest for fusion energy
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‘Rotten’ sea ice creates false impression of Arctic recovery
Over the last couple of years, thin, broken-up and “rotten” Arctic sea ice has duped satellites into identifying it as thick, multiyear ice, scientists
‘Free’ vibration energy could power mobiles within 5 years
Energy “harvested” from vibrations in the environment could be powering our mobile phones, heart monitors and many other devices within the next five years,
Indigenous fire management could cut CO2 emissions
Traditional indigenous fire-management techniques from Australia could help in the global fight against climate change, as well as create jobs and generate carbon credit
Countdown to Copenhagen: Is there hope for change?
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Smarter energy markets: Another benefit of smart grids
One challenge in connecting more renewables to the grid is how to balance
What is the smart grid?
Governments, energy companies and tech firms all talk about the “smart grid” a
Clean-energy incentives: Here … then gone
Call it penny-wise, pound-foolish (or Euro-foolish) … although “cutting off your nose to
New buildings – even the ‘green’ ones – aren’t so green
The sustainable-living mantra of “reduce, reuse, recycle” is usually
There will be energy … or trade wars … or something
The year 2012 might not see the fulfillment of
