Category Archives: Alternative Energy

Issues related to alternative energy.

Interesting discussion at Revkin’s Dot Earth blog

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

There’s an excellent dialog at Andy Revkin’s Dot Earth blog in the post: Next Steps on Climate and Energy There appears to be a rash of realists posting on this topic.  For example: coddington.morton “Yeah, well, we had one back … Continue reading →

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How reliable is wind energy?

Posted on July 20, 2010 by

Some recent examples of wind turbine failures: First up, Oklahoma and a collapse (click images to view video): Next up is New York, with a shutdown due to faulty gearing: Next, let’s move on to CA and a windmill on … Continue reading →

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Alex Miller: Sickening me with alarmist propaganda

Posted on May 8, 2010 by

Update 5/26/2010: Alex Miller replies in comments and defends name calling. “As for name-calling, what else to label those who simply can’t see this glaring truth right under their noses? Flat earthers seems all too kind.” – Alex Miller, Managing … Continue reading →

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Washington Post: Five myths about green energy

Posted on April 24, 2010 by

Robert Bryce at the Washington Post has a very interesting look at some of the myths of green energy: Five myths about green energy He hits on some key issues I have, including the amount of land used for wind … Continue reading →

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Pielke Jr. on Decarbonization of the Colorado Economy

Posted on March 8, 2010 by

Roger Peilke Jr., in his typical level-headed fashion, has a very clear and relevant post on a recent article by Vincent Carroll in the Denver Post about decarbonizing Colorado. Both are well worth reading.

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The Chevy Volt dancers: You wonder why GM is bankrupt?

Posted on January 22, 2010 by

OK, slightly off topic, but this is pretty funny. For the record, I’m not a fan of the Toyota Prius commercials, but at least they are professional and well done. Perhaps I’m not the demographic they are targeting. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Windmills in Wales

Posted on December 18, 2009 by

Why do environmentalists think it is a good idea to clear forests for wind farms? See the story on Wales Online: Fears quarter of Wales’ largest woodland will be felled for wind farm Protesters believe plans for Clocaenog Forest, in … Continue reading →

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Shell: Follow the money

Posted on December 5, 2009 by

 In a previous post, I discussed the somewhat incestuous relationship with Scientific American and Shell.  It’s really not that complicated if you follow the money.  Shell has places and infrastructure in place to store CO2 and transport it. They see … Continue reading →

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Environmentalists get a dose of reality

Posted on May 16, 2009 by

You mean to tell me that green energy solutions take up vast amounts of acreage? The environmentalists have been pushing for green solutions, but didn’t really think things through.  A recent article in the Summit Daily News brings this point home: Writers on … Continue reading →

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Solar House in Michigan a disaster

Posted on May 16, 2009 by

The Detriot News recently ran an article about a $900,000 model solar home to be used by the city of Troy as “an educational tool and meeting spot”: Troy’s celebrated solar house left in dark They forgot to heat the pipes, … Continue reading →

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