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NRC meets with local officials about Diablo Canyon

Members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission are in town this week to address concerns about the future of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. They’ll be talking to community leaders about the plant’s licensing renewal process. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is the agency that manages license extensions. The process can take more than two years to […]

Can you run an entire home strictly on solar power?

I am building a log home several miles from the nearest power hookup. It will take nearly $30,000 to run power to my homesite. Solar appears to be a viable option, if it is possible to run the whole house. I can get propane delivered if necessary, but if I can do it all with […]

Air New Zealand flies green using biofuel

The seed of a tropical plant called jatropha plant is fueling Air New Zealand’s planes started with Boeing 747-400, saving money and the Earth. For two hours, pilots tested the oil, in a 50-50 blend with conventional jet fuel in one of the four Rolls-Royce engines powering a Boeing 747-400 aircraft, the first test flight […]

H2OWeld Brazing Power Transformer CTC cable with HHO gas

Brazing with Oxyhydrogen Gas (sometimes referred to as Browns Gas). The oxygen-hydrogen gas is obtained by an electrolytic process from OWELD machines. www.h2oweld.com The oxyhydrogen flame quickly sublimates the magnet wire enamel so the metal is properly prepared for brazing. Brazing with Oxyhydrogen Gas provides a consistent flame with temperature up to 6600’F for very […]

Solar power could create fuel for cars

Solar power could create fuel for cars ALBUQUERQUE, July 2 (UPI) — Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere could soon be used to create fuel to drive the word’s cars and trucks, a U.S. researcher says. Carbon dioxide – Atmosphere – Solar power – Carbon cycle – Environment Read more on UPI

Can anyone provide info and opinon on hybrid or electric family vehicles?

Ideally looking for non-mini van, 7 seater production vehicles. We are looking to replace our Ford Freestyle Dana – thanks for the links. We’ve been checking out the Highlander and the Tahoe (both Hybrid models). GM seems to be turning the corner by offering more but they are SLOW. Headtate – I agree they are […]

Environmentalist….are electric/hybrid cars the real deal?

I never understood the mainstream fascination with these things. Most of our electricity comes from coal. Coal is worse then gas, even “clean coal.” Personally, I’d prefer a small compact like a Civic or moped. Is this whole hybrid thing just greenwashing? Or is there a point here that I’m missing. Personally I won’t mind […]

Plans for Yucca dump have a heartbeat after NRC ruling

Plans for Yucca dump have a heartbeat after NRC ruling LAS VEGAS — A Nuclear Regulatory Commission legal panel put a proposal for a national nuclear waste dump in Nevada back on track Tuesday, at least until the full commission decides whether the Department of Energy can withdraw its plan. read more Read more on […]