Will the next nuclear disaster occur in France? The French seem to think so

Published on Feb 20 2012 // environmental sustainability
Will the next nuclear disaster occur in France? The French seem to think so
In the wake of last spring’s Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan isn’t the only country with a population suffering a loss of confidence in nuclear power: the French people report a growing concern over the safety of nuclear power in their country. The Huffington Post reported last week that...

Exploring the world’s oceans for geothermal energy potential

Published on Feb 19 2012 // geothermal, science
Exploring the world’s oceans for geothermal energy potential
Renewable energy generated by the world’s oceans are a central focus for developers and investors around the world. Large corporations like Lockheed Martin are researching how technology can tap into the oceans’ energy potential, which now includes a relatively new application referred to...

Dominica explores geothermal potential for island

Published on Feb 16 2012 // environmental sustainability, geothermal
Dominica explores geothermal potential for island
Because of the high costs associated with importing fossil fuels to generate energy, small island states in the Caribbean have been turning to their natural resources for the answers to their energy supply problems. Typical of the surrounding islands, Dominica is exploring these options, particularly...

College Park, MD IKEA “plugs in” solar array

College Park, MD IKEA “plugs in” solar array
If you’re one of the thousands of motorists commuting to and from Washington DC each day via Maryland’s Route 50, chances are you pass the enormous IKEA located in College Park near the University of Maryland campus. Today if you happen to stop by the furniture retailer, you can take part...

Wave generator catches up, thanks to startups and corporate interest

Wave generator catches up, thanks to startups and corporate interest
“I have never seen a multibillion-dollar market where the customers are literally waiting on the technology.” That’s a quote in Forbes this week from Reenst Lesemann, a former venture capitalist now involved in developing wave generation for electricity technology. Lesemann’s company–Columbia...