Archive for February, 2010
Road transportation emerges as key driver of warming: NASA analysis
Posted on February 28, 2010, under Sekalaista, Uutiset.
In a new NASA analysis, motor vehicles emerged as the greatest contributor to atmospheric warming now and in the near term. Cars, buses, and trucks release pollutants and greenhouse gases that promote warming, while emitting few aerosols that counteract it.
Lähde: Energy Bulletin
An uneven collapse (Hint: It’s already happening)
Posted on February 28, 2010, under Uutiset, Öljyhuippu.
The collapse of the globalized society we now inhabit will be exceedingly uneven geographically and one that is spread over many years. And, I believe that that collapse has already started to appear.
Lähde: Energy Bulletin
Kia Crashes the Green Car Party with the Kia Hybrid Car
Posted on February 28, 2010, under Sekalaista.
Remember when Kia first hit the market and other car manufacturers were laughing at them? Well, they haven’t been laughing in quite some time as Kia continues to put out attractive looking vehicles for far less money than anyone else. They have now unleashed their latest entry into the hybrid market at the new [...]
Posted in: Hybrid Cars, Industry, Transportation
Lähde: Alternative Energy
Reed Bank contractor allots $3M for next stage of exploration
Posted on February 27, 2010, under Polttoaineet, Sekalaista, Uutiset.
Forum Energy, who owns the service contract (SC 72) of the disputed Oil Rich Reed Bank has allotted $3M for exploring the oil resource in the said area. Forum Energy has 70% ownership of SC 72, while Philex Mining in 2008 acquired 65% ownership of Forum Energy.
Exploration stage is projected to last seven years that will be broken down into 4 phases.
First phase will have an 18 month period with goals to drill one exploratory well or have acquired 250 sq km of 3D seismic data or 2D High resolution seismic data. 2nd Phase will have a duration of 24 months and will generally be further drilling and exploration. If ever there is any significant discovery the service contract stipulates a 25 year duration for oil production.The Reed Bank is an area west of Palawan and within the Philippines 320 km exclusive economic zone but its ownership however is disputed by the countries of China and Vietnam. Exploration of the Reed Bank has shown that it could contain about 3.4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas and 440 million barrels of oil
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Lähde: Alternat1ve.com - One Alternative Energy Blog
Turkish-French cooperation seminar held in stanbul
Posted on February 26, 2010, under Sekalaista.
Turkish State Minister for foreign trade Zafer Caglayan and French Minister of State for foreign trade Anne-Marie Idrac attended “Turkish-French Cooperation Seminar” organized by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges and Foreign Economic Relations Board in Istanbul on Friday.
Lähde: Topix
ANALYSIS - Scientists examine causes for lull in warming
Posted on February 26, 2010, under Sekalaista.
Climate scientists must do more to work out how exceptionally cold winters or a dip in world temperatures fit their theories of global warming, if they are to persuade an increasingly sceptical public.
Lähde: Topix
The attack on climate-change science
Posted on February 26, 2010, under Sekalaista, Uutiset.
The campaign against climate science has been enormously clever, and enormously effective. It’s worth trying to understand how they’ve done it.
Lähde: Energy Bulletin
ODAC Newsletter - Feb 26
Posted on February 26, 2010, under Uutiset, Öljyhuippu.
The world is heading for a renewed oil crunch as soon as 2013 due to shrinking production capacity and growing demand in the emerging markets, according to reports from two investment banks. Both BofA Merril Lynch and Barclays Capital conclude non OPEC production is close to peak, meaning a shift back to reliance on OPEC for new capacity…
Lähde: Energy Bulletin
Honda Solar Hydrogen Station Introduced to Green Car Market
Posted on February 26, 2010, under Sekalaista.
Honda finally unveiled their new solar hydrogen solar station and all signs point to a dramatic success. The station is smaller than previous models and enables an electric car owner to refill their fuel cell overnight. The unit should easily fit into a homeowners’ garage taking up significantly less space than previous models. The [...]
Posted in: Fuel Cells, Hydrogen Fuel, Solar Power
Lähde: Alternative Energy
Deep thought - Feb 24
Posted on February 24, 2010, under Sekalaista, Uutiset.
-Beyond Hope
-Avatar: The Prequel
-Competition is corroding our communities and self-esteem
Lähde: Energy Bulletin
