Wind could power the entire world

Wind power may be the key to a clean energy revolution: a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science finds that wind power could provide for the entire world’s current and future energy needs. Full Story »

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by Dwight Rousu - Jun. 29, 2009

The article reports on a study that shows there is wind power enough to replace all carbon and nuclear energy. The problem of moving that power across a grid to service populated areas is largely ignored. The study shows the magnitude of the potential for wind power.

Solar power generated on buildings in populated areas avoid much of the grid problem. Huge political lobbies are not in place for solar and wind, ... More »

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by Kaizar Campwala - Jun. 24, 2009

Overly reliant on a single source; no skepticism or questioning of the results.

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by Barry Grossheim - Jun. 24, 2009

Promising news that could, if put into practice, provide a pollution free alternative to building new nuclear power plants and even replace existing ... More »

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by William Hughes-Games - Jun. 24, 2009

Possibly needed a little more on how to make use of fluxuating energy sources.

If, as has happened in New Zealand recently, the preservationists manage to shut down wind farms, it will never happen and the preservationist will ... More »

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