From the Industrial Revolution we learned that economic growth is inextricably linked to energy and as a result, our future is dependent upon equitable access to energy. When the Stourbridge Lion made entry as the first American steam locomotive in 1829 it was used to transport Anthracite coal mined in nearby Carbondale, PA to […]
Entries from January 2008
The Economics of Energy – why wind, hydrogen fuel cells, and solar are an imperative
January 30th, 2008 · No Comments
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Ethanol offers short-term solutions, but corn-based ethanol is not the answer
January 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Ethanol may emit less CO2 and help reduce the demand for foreign oil in the short term, but ethanol and in particular, corn-based ethanol raises food prices, is less efficient than gasoline, diesel, and biodiesel, and is not a substitute for oil.
According to research compiled by National Geographic Magazine , the energy balance of […]
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