Mass-production of biofuels could trigger more intensive agriculture on a worldwide scale and end up doing more harm than good to the environment.
Biofuel may actually increase ozone levels.
Interesting summary of the current dangers of biofuel use as well as future, more sustainable, directions the industry might take.
Organic fuel... even Mussolini used it.
The health effects of shipping fuel fumes have been under the radar for a long time but statistics are starting to show up. No mention of the port of Antwerp in there, but considering its size, I imagine there must be consequences to the local population.
I’m always trying to explain to people who think hydrogen is the magic fuel of the future that it’s just a storage medium, not an energy source. This clear description is now bookmarked.
The latest rundown on peak oil from the Independent.
The latest rundown on peak oil from the Independent.
Interesting fuel alternative in development: bugs that eat waste and excrete crude oil. Yes, really.
Spain implements heavy measures to reduce energy consumption. The population's reaction is pretty much what you'd expect and explains why limits of this type are rarely implemented elsewhere.
Spain implements heavy measures to reduce energy consumption. The population’s reaction is pretty much what you’d expect and explains why limits of this type are rarely implemented elsewhere.
The market is adapting: increasing oil prices are moving manufacturing back closer to the customers.
