Hydrogen tank of the future?

Fossil fuels, atomic energy and bio-fuels do not create a sustainable environment. And while I share the belief that a change away from our energy production methods will take decades rather than years, we do need to continue to look at alternatives (which of course includes the bedrock of consumerism, but that’s another story). Hydrogen [...]

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Forests to fall for food and fuel

By Richard Black 
Environment correspondent, BBC News website

  
Demand for biofuels will add to pressure on forests, the report warns

Demand for land to grow food, fuel crops and wood is set to outstrip supply, leading to the probable destruction of forests, a report warns.
The Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) says only half of the extra land needed [...]

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What might happen to world food prices

Meal Ticket
By Chris Mayer in Rude Awakening – 25. November 2008
“In my own case, the Depression brought a strange result,” writes Eddie Cantor in 1931. “Before the crash, I had a million dollars, a house, three cars and four daughters. Now all I’ve got left is five daughters.”
Eddie Cantor (1892-1964) was a comedian, singer, songwriter [...]

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Thomas Midgley – greatest environmental vandal?

I hadn’t heard about Thomas Midgley before, and I kind of feel sorry for him … nevertheless it’s quite a funny video .

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