Iceland’s Abundance of Energy
Iceland has made huge strides in geothermal energy and hydroelectric power. They’re adding hydrogen vehicles and fuel cell boats, but some locals say that more hydroelectric plants will mar the frigid landscape.
Jim Motavalli
Posts by Jim Motavalli:
Losing Winter
Fewer days for skiing, snowman-building and maple sugaring are bringing the realities of global warming home.
Once There Was a Mountain
In the name of “clean coal” mountaintop removal mining ravages the Appalachians.
Hold the Sugar and Salt
The school lunch menu is under serious revision to include healthier options with the help of angry moms and nutritionists.
No Nukes, Go Nukes: Two Views
Dr. Ken Schultz, registered nuclear engineer, trades opinions with nuclear opponent Alden Meyer of the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Nuclear Hydrogen: The Clean Byproduct
Some nuclear advocates are hoping the U.S. will eventually embrace a zero-emissions hydrogen energy economy. Strange as it may seem, nuclear strategists have plans to generate hydrogen from nuclear power.
Living With Radiation
The after-effects of Three Mile Island and Chernobyl show that when it comes to radiation, there is no safe dose.
A Nuclear Phoenix?
Some prominent environmentalists say that nuclear power merits reconsideration, but others counter that it will never be a solution to global warming.
The Clean Energy Path
Given the potential of energy-efficiency gains and renewable technologies, including solar power, wind energy, biofuels and geothermal, will new nukes even be necessary?
The Last Mile
Donate your old car to a worthy green group, and get a tax return and environmentally friendly recycling.