Green Energy News - 7/31/08
Solar On the Brink of Dominating Power Production
So says Jon Luoma in Yale Environment 360, a publication of Yale University. Way back in 1931, Thomas Edison said that he’d put his money on solar as a source of power.
Apparently, Edison was right, because in spite of its small footprint as far as current power production goes, solar is gaining momentum with mainstream planners and producers. This is almost certainly a trend that will explode into the forefront of power generation as time goes on. More …
Wind Powered Ships Make a Return
A shipment of French wine was delivered to Ireland by a wind-powered ship for the first time in many years. If the company that delivered it has its way, however, it’s only the first of many deliveries that will come into port on clean wind power rather than under the power of polluting diesel engines.
Because 90% of the world’s goods are delivered by ship, using alternative energy such as wind power instead of diesel in as many as possible would make a huge difference in the rate of global warming and also reduce pollution. More …
Paying for Reforestation Could Be Feasible
If wealthy nations were willing to pony up a billion dollars annually, the rate of deforestation in tropical rainforests could be halted, or at least slowed appreciably. In addition, about half a million metric tons of CO2 would be eliminated.
Whether the wealthy nations of the world will participate in such a program may make the difference between the survival or death of rainforests and old growth forests in many parts of the world. More …
Germany On Top With Solar Thanks to Subsidies
The German government is determined to boost the country’s solar power generation and is using generous subsidies to encourage its citizens to install rooftop solar. So far, even in this not-so-sunny country, solar is still king.
While it leads the world in solar power generation, many wonder if that will continue if and when German leaders reduce the incentives they’ve been using to promote solar power. More …
Green Travel Is Now Easier With Google Maps
Everyone uses Google Maps to get driving directions, but what if you’re trying to reduce your carbon footprint by walking as many places as possible? Well, now you can still get directions from Google and be eco-friendly too.
Google Maps now provides walking routes for those who would rather use their feet than their cars. Just one more indication that Green is going mainstream. More …