Thai Turbines Power a Country that Isn’t Windy
“I know that 70 percent of the area in the world has a low wind speed. I thought, if we want to promote the wind machine, 70 percent is a lot of the world, says Dr. Wirachai Roynarin (or Dr. Roy as he is more commonly known). Dr. Roy is a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at RMUTT in Bangkok and owner of Prapai Technologies, a company … Read More
The Earth-Shaking Consequences of Burying Carbon
Because of this constant stress, any significant extra underground pressure could push a fault that was on the verge of rupturing. “Obviously, Zoback explained in an interview, “any faults of significant scale would be avoided in choosing a location for CCS.… Read More
Wind and Tulips and Success in North Holland
“If I only grew potatoes and onions, then I wouldn’t speak with so many people, says Jaap van der Beek. “You speak so often to these people because we all have the same interest. That interest is to build a big wind turbine. Jaap van der Beek has been harvesting the wind for over 15 years, and his 850kw turbine powers hundreds of homes. He lives… Read More
Birth of an Environmental Movement: Q&A with Pioneers
In the fall of 1982, Warren County, one of the poorest counties in North Carolina, drew national attention when civil rights figures, religious leaders and others joined local residents trying to stop construction of a toxic waste landfill. Protesters blocked trucks at the dumpsite, and hundreds were arrested during six weeks of demonstrations. Alt… Read More
East St. Louis Kids Struggle With Life-threatening Disease
Nearly all are African American and most live in poverty. Hazardous waste incinerators, metal producers, power plants, chemical manufacturers and other industries ring their city. Exhaust from highways blankets the area as well. This socioeconomic profile and long history of environmental hazards have left East St. Louis with what experts suspect i… Read More
Investors Getting Cold Feet About Arctic Oil Prospecting
Sir Paul McCartney and Greenpeace want to turn the Arctic into a no-go area for oil companies “ but there are already signs that the City financial groups are getting cold feet about polar drilling. Shell, which wants to lead the exploration charge off Alaska, has repeatedly declined to say what the potential cost of an oil spill would be, but … Read More
Global Carbon Emissions Bigger Than Previous Estimates
Carbon dioxide emissions have risen by even more than previously thought, according to new data analyzed by the Guardian, casting doubt on whether the world can avoid dangerous climate change. The data has emerged as governments met in Rio de Janeiro to finalize the outcome of the Rio+20 conference, aimed at ensuring that economic growth does not … Read More
Bright Future for Wind Energy in Nepal
“I have seen a bright future for wind energy in Nepal, because a lot of wind energy potential has been predicted, says Aruna Awale, manager of the wind energy department at the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre in Kathmandu, Nepal. From the window of her office, she can see one of the few operating wind turbines in Nepal. It is a small Maglev … Read More
