Conversion to non-carbon energy puts Canadian rivers at risk

According to a report by World Wildlife Fund Canada, increasing demands on fresh water are putting Canadian rivers at risk. World Wildlife Fund Canada attributes this to the generation of more food, electricity...

Electric cars are absolutely gorgeous, want to plug them in?

We, as humans, are lazy - that, I believe is the father of invention as necessity is its mother. And that isn't misanthropic either!Men like their remotes - and with more buttons the better! BAM, Ugh!"WiTricity's version of wireless electricity -- which converts power into a...

Pensioner's £67,000 power bill

Unbelievable? Even more so when you look at the companies figures for 2007 [PDF]"A County Londonderry pensioner who has lived without electricity for 27 years has been told Northern Ireland Electricity will charge him £67,000 to link his home to the grid."The company made a...

Light Bulbs Phased Out in EU Starting September

The European Union will phase out incandescent light bulbs form Europe starting September 1, 2009. The ordinary light bulbs will be replaced by more efficient light bulbs such as halogen and compact flourescent lamps. The decision to phase out regular lights is controversial,...

My Invention: The Windless Power Gyrotator- Electric Generator.

The International Institute of Nonviolence News&Opinion Rev. Jermano  "The Windless Wind Power Electric Generator." Also called the Gyrotator Energy Generator Engine. Oh it's not just another...

Vancouver Condos may have to get Electric Car Charging Stations

Vancouver condos may be forced to get electric car charging stations in their parking lots, despite the fact that there are less than 10 electric cars currently in use in the city. On Thursday July 9th, city staff...

India and Sri Lanka in "power-sharing" negotiations

There's certainly a new "spark" in the bi-lateral relations between India and Sri Lanka and the latest to be floated is a "power sharing" deal.(No, this is nothing to do with politics but the electricity.)A...

House to vote on H.R. 2454 (UPDATE: Bill has passed 219-212)

The bill known as the "American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009," or the "cap and trade bill" as some Americans know it, is to be voted on as early as today, Friday, June 26th, 2009."This bill would lead to...

Coalition urges McGuinty to think twice on new nukes

On June 3, 2009, thirteen environmental organizations delivered a message to Premier Dalton McGuinty: say no to new nuclear reactors in Ontario. In an open letter to the Premier, Environmental Defence, The...

If Passed, Cap-and-Trade Bill Will Cost You Dearly

The Waxman-Markey cap-and-trade bill will hit consumers of petroleum fuels especially hard by dramatically increasing the costs of goods and services as noted in the graphic at right, according to two groups...

Magnetic generator that can power a home.

This amazing "engine" was announced to the world in 2006. I'd like to know what has happened to it since then.440% over unity magnetic motor home generator The following notes from the inventor, Lu Britts....

Solar Flare Precursors are Electric! But What About Venus?

Well, it seems they're finally figuring out that solar flares originate from powerful electric currents. "'Sigmoids' are S-shaped structures found in the outer atmosphere of the Sun (the corona), seen with X-ray...

Nuclear Plants Spark Controversy in England

There are disparate opinions about building nuclear power plants in England.  Some of the currently operating ones are aging and will need to be decommisioned.  The secretary for energy and climate change supports the building of new nuclear stations to replace the...

In the dark: what we don’t know about our energy future

Jack Gibbons of the Ontario Clean Air Alliance and Long Island Soundkeeper Terry Backer join Krystyn and Mark this week to discuss the plans for investing in the future of power in Ontario, and...

Solar populism: a free solar home lighting scheme for people

As elections approach, political parties in India are promising the sky to woo voters. Populism is the flavour of the day. It is not even 'Buy 2 Get 1 free.' It is 'Buy Nothing, Spend Votes, Get Everything free', at least in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The Telugu Desam Party...

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