Approval Comes For Giant Texas Windpower Project
They say that everything is bigger in Texas and this project might prove that true. With a price tag of $4.93 billion this wind-power transmission project will be able to power 3.7 million air-conditioned homes in the middle of a hot Texas summer.

Texas already has 5,300 installed megawatts of windpower, which makes it the leader in windpower production. This new expansion will bring power from remote parts of Texas to major cities like Dallas and Houston. More …
Ontario Joins The Western Climate Initiative
Six US states and four Canadian provinces now belong to the WCI, a regional carbon trading pact formed to combat global warming. The WCI’s target for cutting greenhouse gases to 15% below 2005 would be accomplished by capping emissions and trading offset credits.

Environmentalists from both sides of the border were heartened by the announcement. The other Canadian provinces that have joined the WCI are British Columbia, Manitoba and Quebec. More …
Al Gore Warns of Need for Drastic Alternative Energy Action
The former vice president warned in a speech that the future of the US “as we know it” and the future of civilization is at risk, if steps aren’t taken to convert the power grid in America to carbon-free energy.

Going far beyond what even most scientists and experts have called for, Mr. Gore warned that “every bit has to change” as far as America’s use of fossil fuel and dependence on foreign oil. More …
Solar Umbrella House Is 100% Sun-Powered
Built by the owners/arhitects, this house is stunning, yet very simple and unassuming. It’s self-ventilating and temperature management is built-in, as are radiant floors, solar hot water and even a pool heater.

Other environmentally-friendly touches are a storm water recycling system and earth-friendly construction materials. Completely off the grid, this home is economical and very livable. More …
Low-Speed Electric Vehicles Debut In Quebec
ZENN Motor Company and NEMO electric vehicles will soon be allowed on Quebec’s roads, but only on those that are posted at 50 kilometers (31 miles) per hour. They also must have an orange sign attached and stay in the extreme right lane.

Even with these restrictions, the project is thought to be a good trial for the EV’s and could lead to many more being produced if all goes well. More …

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