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Chinese coal is one of the world’s largest contributors to carbon emissions, so when two reports project a peak in Chinese coal consumption, many energy commentators concluded that the problem has been […]

Talk about “the future of the electric grid” has been focused on developed nations, where discussion of “smart grids” and advanced power systems are commonplace. That focus may be misplaced; the big […]

Perhaps the most important energy story on the planet right now is the precarious situation for fuel rods stored in a damaged building at the Fukushima nuclear power station in Japan, site […]

At a Council on Foreign Relations shindig in New York on Monday the hot topic was the European Union and its lesser-of-two evils energy choice: Russia or fracking; but this paints a […]

Outgoing Shell CEO Peter Voser says his huge bet on US shale was a big regret of his time as chief executive of the company. via Renew Economy http://reneweconomy.com.au/2013/a-frack-in-the-bridge-from-coal-to-gas-35543?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-frack-in-the-bridge-from-coal-to-gas-35543

Managing the risks of complex systems, and increasing systemic robustness, is a challenging task. Systems can fail on multiple levels. While some of these potential failures are straightforward to identify and protect […]

Germany’s race to embrace renewable energy could dampen future economic growth, according to a new study. via Forbes – Energy http://www.forbes.com/sites/williampentland/2013/10/11/germanys-renewable-energy-subsidies-could-threaten-economic-growth/

The planet has a massive capacity to produce algae oil, which could one day be turned into fuel. And some areas are more fertile than others. via Cleantech http://gigaom.com/2013/10/10/this-is-how-much-and-where-algae-fuel-could-be-grown-on-the-planet/

via Bit Tooth Energy http://bittooth.blogspot.com/2013/10/tech-talk-life-gets-more-difficult-at.html

A new, more rigorous method for calculating the value of solar could give regulators the tools they need to resolve the growing tension between utilities and rooftop solar builders. “Calculated values will […]