Forced labour claims in Myanmar biofuel push – June 10 2008
Refugees say Myanmar’s military government is forcing farmers off their land as it rushes to grow plants for biofuel production. Al Jazeera’s Selina Downes reports.
How much fuel do we need to waste on racing before we realize that we have no more?
Crude oil is past the half gone stage and we still carry on like we always have. There is Hybrids, Hydrogen, electric and alternative fuels, but we seem to be to comfortable with something we will never, I mean never, be able to replace or repair the effects of.
Can nuclear power address climate change quickly and on budget? Everything Nuclear Video
www.everythingnuclear.org A billion dollars lost at Three Mile Island; new reactors billions over budget and years behind schedule–can nuclear power solve climate change quickly? Features former NRC commissioner Peter Bradford, economist Jim Harding and utility exec Ed Smeloff. DONATE NOW to support our outreach work at npo.networkforgood.org View the entire documentary from its home page: […]
Iran offers nuclear talks as sanctions begin
Iran offers nuclear talks as sanctions begin An Iranian news agency has reported the country’s nuclear negotiator has delivered a letter to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) agreeing to unconditional negotiations over nuclear fuel. Read more on Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Construction starting for Kahuku wind farm, Oahu Hawaii wind power
Construction is about to get underway on a major wind farm in Kahuku. Today, the blades of the wind turbines are at a warehouse in Barbers Point. Tomorrow, Governor Lingle will be on hand with company officials as a ground breaking is held for the project. The project will consist of 12 wind turbines on […]
Oahu wind farm breaks ground on North Shore, Hawaii Wind Power!
Reported by: Gina Mangieri Email: gmangieri@khon2.com Last Update: 6/10 8:33 pm The North Shore of Oahu is about to have a new power plant – a clean power plant that generates 30 megawatts of electricity from wind. The Kahuku project will generate enough electricity to power nearly about 7,700 homes a year. "To be […]
Hawaii to build undersea power cables to share wind power!
Reported by: Gina Mangieri Email: gmangieri@khon2.com Last Update: 6/10 8:33 pm A nearly $1 billion clean energy project is getting underway that will allow neighbor island wind to power Oahu homes and businesses. The contractor has been selected for the environmental study of an undersea cable that will deliver wind energy from Molokai and […]
turbine speed, pressure and power output?
“The amount of steam going through the turbine (mass per unit time) determines the power output, it is a direct input of energy into the machine and electrical power is a direct output of the machine. So the load from the generator is a mechanical braking force on the turbine that keeps it at a […]
Breathing more Xenon gas, HD
Breathing more Xenon gas. Breathing Xenon: Xenon is the heaviest non-radioactive noble gas (5x density of air) and is used for ion thrusters, general anesthetic, and various types of lighting sources. en.wikipedia.org Xenon’s anesthetic effect is 1.5 times more potent than N2O. Please do not breath Xenon without proper medical supervision and supplemental oxygen. “The […]
Increasing Geothermal Energy Production in the United States
Paul Thomsen, Director of Policy and Business Development for Ormat Technologies, discusses the benefits of geothermal power systems, which are independent of the Sun, rain, and wind and which can generate a baseload of energy 24 hours each day.
Solar Panels Could Cut Costs At Schools
Solar Panels Could Cut Costs At Schools The cash-strapped Clark County school district is hoping a $4 million investment in rooftop solar panels for up to 20 campuses will produce power and cut costs. Read more on FOX 5 Las Vegas
New Audi Logo, Biofuel Failing – Autoline Daily 216
Chrysler and Nissan call off their deal to supply vehicles to each other. A state-owned Russian conglomerate plans to merge the top-three auto companies in the country. Ford is worried that once scrappage schemes in Europe come to an end, car sales are going to crash. All that and more, plus a look at the […]
Follow-up: ‘#232 – HHO runtime experiment part 3’
This is a video reply to the video found at: www.youtube.com Wherein I address two points.
In electrolytic cell, current of 4A is passed thru XCl for 20 min, and made 1.15g of metal X. What is X?
In an electrolytic cell using inert electrodes, a current of 4.00 A is passed through a molten binary salt with the formula XCl for 20.0 minutes. 1.15 g of metal X is produced at the cathode. What is the metal X? (a) Li (b)Na (c)K (d)Rb (e)Cs I tried to use ne=IT/F with F=9.65×10^4 c/mol, […]
is it possible to use a motor out of a washing machine to generate power?
if i used a 230v motor out of washing machine of tumble dryer could i turn it into a generator for say a wind turbine. want to make one for a small shed and what kind of power out put could i expect with 30mph winds. were would i get my hands on a regulator […]
HHO Fuel Build Hydrogen Fuel Cell part 1
www.hhogaskitwizard.com With HHO Fuel Cell technology you can now build your own Hydrogen Fuel cell from home. Use HHO Fuel to increase gas milage 116% or more. http
what do you think about this issue on the hydroelectric car?
i learned this from my teacher in social science, that 10-15 years ago the hydroelectric car was invented by a Filipino but the Philippines didn’t have the money to support his invention so he sold it to the Japanese, but what if it was supported and we didn’t need to make use of oil anymore […]
Would an electric or hybrid car attract lightning more?
Just wondering. No one seems to have asked this before.
Commodity prices in global market to firm up, says M&M annual report
Commodity prices in global market to firm up, says M&M annual report Automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra has said that it will look into weight reduction, fuel efficiency improvement… Read more on Express India
Some forest is being cleared in the U.S. to make way for biofuel crop farming. Is this good/bad for the world?
I’m not sure what to think?!? I know we shouldn’t cut down trees… But I also know that gas emissions are bad and biofuels greatly reduce those. I’ve also heard that there are not enough crops to supply the increasing biofuel requirments. Somebody help!