Power Cost Meters - How & Why

‘Jelly balls’ may slow global warming.Vast numbers of marine “jelly balls” now appearing off the Australian east coast could be part of the planet’s mechanism for combating global warming.

Press Release: Prominent Environmental Group Condemns Further Cuts in Transit Funding Proposed by the Governor TodayFor immediate Release      
Contact:  Jesus Mena: c (415)-948-4220; jemena@edf.org
                             Kathryn Phillips: c(916) […]

Federal Policy-Making Neglects Climate BenefitsCost-effective opportunities lost.  Federal agencies issue a variety of important policies that affect greenhouse gas emissions, from clean energy codes to motor vehicle fuel efficiency standards. When significant new rules are developed, government-wide policy administered by the White House calls for federal agencies to assess the benefits and costs of the new […]

Environmental Consequences: Asbestos and Human HealthWhen microscopic asbestos fibers are inhaled, they lodge themselves in the lining of lungs. This lays the groundwork for the deadly asbestos cancer, mesothelioma. Perhaps it should come as no coincidence then that rates of pleural cancer (mesothelioma) in oil refinery workers are among the highest of any occupation.

Toyota has […]

Water waste of our dam money.Once Melbourne’s water supply levels fall below 29.3% of catchment capacity by year end, unless there is above normal rainfall, level 4 water restrictions are supposed to apply to Melbourne consumers automatically.

VW Golf Twin Drive Plug-In Hybrid DieselVolkswagen announced the Golf Twin Drive Concept, a step toward a diesel plug-in […]

California gets dire warning on global warmingGlobal warming will have a broad and devastating impact on California’s economy over the next century, according to a report released Thursday. Roads and bridges, the […]

Economics of Alternative EnergyThe curious behavior of US oil (red) and WilderHill Clean Energy (blue) between January and June 2008Conventional wisdom says that as the price of oil goes up, alternative energy becomes more economical and the value of alternative energy companies should also rise.

Wildlife groups see end of Bush abuseWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. conservation groups on Thursday hailed the imminent end of “environmental abuse and neglect” by the Bush administration and promised to work with President-elect Barack Obama to reverse this course. “The Bush administration has done […]

Some see opportunity in China’s coalfield fires.The burning Shuixi Gou coalfield in far western China is terrible for the environment, belching smoke and noxious gases. Some experts look at the fire, however, and see hope for progress against global warming.

In Mayor’s Plan, the Plastic Bag Will Carry a FeeIn its struggle to make New York […]

FAST FridaysSDU will be posting our notes from the Futuropolis 2058 Conference which was held October 21 - 22 in Singapore.

Nations move on how to put ‘natural assets’ at the top of agendaCLOSE to 100 nations have concluded a review of how science can better guide policy by examining the merits of a new scientific body able to put the loss of biodiversity, ecosystems and their multi-trillion dollar services at the top of the political […]