Future-energy-top-485_column
Photo: Popular science

The Future of Energy: A Realist's Roadmap to 2050

Popular Science | Jun. 17, 2009 (Special Report)

A consensus is emerging among the international community that by 2050 we need to reduce emissions of C02, methane and other greenhouse gases to approximately 80 percent lower than they were in 1990. It will mean a wholesale reinvention of the global energy economy; anything less could result in catastrophe. Here's how we'll get there. Full Story »

Posted by Jon Mitchell

See All Reviews »

View

Review

Fabrice Florin
3.4
 by Fabrice Florin - Jun. 8, 2010

Interesting overview of low carbon energy sources that can reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Though this article is a bit dated and superficial, it is generally factual and offers a fair introduction to this field. More depth, combined with better sourcing and context would have helped make it a more definitive resource.

After reading this quick introduction, try some of the other stories featured on our energy page: http://newstrust.net/topics/energy

See All Reviews »

Fabrice's Rating

Overall
3.4

Average
from 12 answers
Quality
3.4
Facts
4.0
Fairness
4.0
Sourcing
3.0
Style
4.0
Context
3.0
Depth
2.0
Enterprise
3.0
Relevance
4.0
Popularity
3.5
Recommendation
3.0
Credibility
4.0
More How our ratings work »