Green Reader Jan.11.2011
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China has 1 out of every 2 wind turbines in world; World to run out of oil 100 years before replacement; Silvr Lining launches solar powered clothing; Kenyan offgrid homes install solar; Pakistan calls …

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China has 1 out of every 2 wind turbines in world
January 11, 2011 – 7:07 PM | No Comment
China has 1 out of every 2 wind turbines in world

Hydrogen, the cleanest and most widely available energy, is generally overlooked by investors; the National Hydrogen Association claims the fuel is available, secure, sustainable and economically viable.
Akutan, Alaska – Akutan progressing on geothermal energy from …

Central America to harness geothermal heat from volcanoes
November 2, 2010 – 8:01 PM | No Comment
Central America to harness geothermal heat from volcanoes

Since 2000, Chinese electrical production from wind grew 21 times and solar rose by 47 times.

Minnesota alternative-energy firms find a warm welcome in Beijing; one firm has over 135 Chinese customers.
Central America is rich in …

Wind Power Technology and Its Emerging Fields
October 14, 2010 – 8:18 PM | No Comment
Wind Power Technology and Its Emerging Fields

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As the USA’s wind power industry continues to flourish, those who are currently employed in the field have enjoyed the abundance of emerging employment opportunities each year. Wind …

Scientists try to harness energy in air
September 13, 2010 – 9:46 PM | No Comment
Scientists try to harness energy in air

According to the UN, the past two years, the US and Europe have added more power from renewable sources like wind and solar than coal, gas and nuclear.
Southern California Edison is requesting offers for renewable …

World’s largest wind farm breaks ground in Mojave Desert
July 31, 2010 – 6:57 PM | No Comment
World’s largest wind farm breaks ground in Mojave Desert

Federal government finishes construction of zero-energy 222,000 sqft research support facility on the National Renewable Energy Laboratory campus in Golden, CO.
Investor-owned utilities in California have less than 6-months to comply with 20% renewable power mandate; …

Renewables could provide 50% energy by 2050
July 3, 2010 – 1:48 PM | No Comment
Renewables could provide 50% energy by 2050

Hewlett-Packard researchers say that cow manure may soon be powering computers.

European and Chinese solar companies take huge financial hits due to European financial issues.

Over 80 applications have been submitted in Arizona for solar and wind …

Green building on the horizon
May 18, 2010 – 2:36 PM | No Comment
Green building on the horizon

Whole Foods has set a goal to reduce energy consumed per square foot 25% by 2015 with commitments to wind energy, more on-site renewables, green building, advanced refrigeration and transportation.
Vermont Energy Atlas is online service …

China leads G-20 in renewable energy investments
April 20, 2010 – 10:27 PM | No Comment
China leads G-20 in renewable energy investments

According to report by Pew Charitable Trusts, China leads G-20 nations in clean energy investments with $34.6B out of $162B globally, and almost double the United States at $18.6B.
Weld County, Colorado is set for new …

US wind capacity tripled since 1993
March 19, 2010 – 5:06 PM | No Comment
US wind capacity tripled since 1993

Arizona House panel votes to overturn requirement for utilities to produce at least 15% from renewable energy by 2025.

Wall Street Journal reports that new energy technologies are coming but may take 20 to 30 years …

Worldwide wind capacity grew by 31% in 2009
February 20, 2010 – 11:51 AM | No Comment
Worldwide wind capacity grew by 31% in 2009

Washington Post explains wind and garbage energy sources to kids vs. fossil fuels.

Solar energy in Mexico used in production to dry nopal (prickly pear cactus) and solar evaporation for salt.

U.S. left behind with one of …