Some Interesting News Items From This Past Week

Oil Articles:

The Los Angeles Times had an article this week featuring a study performed by UC Davis. It finds that by the time we have the technology and capacity to satisfy our energy demand through energy alternatives, oil will have run out...90 years prior! Here it is: LA Times article link

A similar article coming out this week included a prediction from Energy Analyst Charles Maxwell that oil will reach $300 per barrel in ten years. For reference, the price per barrel of oil as of Thursday was $86.41. Here is this article

Wind Energy:

South Korea is to invest over $8 billion in offshore wind farms with a target completion date of 2019. Link to article

Here is a really insightful read on how much we should really be investing in renewable energy complete with pros and cons of the various renewable energy alternatives. Link to article

Some Green News Highlights

A Road-Straddling Bus

Description: Chinese company Shenzhen Hashi Future Parking Equipment Co. has developed this concept that would help cities avoid the massive costs surrounding subway development and the traffic slowdowns caused by bulky buses clogging congested city streets. The answer? A high-speed bus that straddles the roadway...above traffic which can travel underneath! Take a look at the video and photos at the link below.

3D Bus Article on Treehugger.com

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Is Biofuel a Viable Green Energy Alternative?

I am personally a little skeptical about plant-based biofuels potential as an energy option. Right now, I haven't seen any company develop a promising plan for biofuel generation and use. Several airlines, however, have been testing biofuels derived from a variety of plants, including one airline that has flown on a mixture of biofuel and standard jet fuel. I have linked to the decent article from YAHOO Green News below.

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The Beginning

Hi, guys. This is my first post! I originally became interested in this topic from my work. My employer is heavily involved in energy efficient and renewable energy products. I started researching green news for them and became really passionate about our progress toward sustainable living.
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