Tag Archives: UK

Green Energy as a Job Engine

Posted on December 5, 2012 by ABC

The photo chosen by the Daily Telegraph may make him look like Gollum‘s younger brother, but the UK minister of energy Greg Barker is certainly on to something, when he stresses the economic opportunities offered by alternative energy sources such … Continue reading →

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The Global Switch to Renewable Energy

Posted on January 20, 2012 by ABC

In spite of the Fukushima disaster, the Japanese government is planning to restart those of the country’s nuclear power plants that are currently down for maintenance and stress tests as well as to extend the maximum lifetime of Japanese nuclear … Continue reading →

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A Stunning Wind-Powered Skyscraper – Ein Wolkenkratzer, windkraft-betrieben

Posted on October 1, 2011 by ABC

Britain is not exactly known for its commitment to renewable energy. However, the world’s first apartment block with three wind turbines integrated into the building top has just been completed in the Elephant and Castle area of London. The three … Continue reading →

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An oil spill in the North Sea and a nuclear ship in Baltimore

Posted on August 15, 2011 by ABC

The Gannet Alpha oil platform in the North Sea, 180 kilometers off the Scottish coast, has experienced an oil leak. As oil spills go, this one is fairly minor, as the valves at both the well and the pipeline have … Continue reading →

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Offshore Windfarms in the UK

Posted on August 7, 2011 by ABC

According to this article from the Guardian, the UK has more offshore windfarms than any other country either in Europe or in the world. The Guardian also has a photo gallery of the assembly of an offshore wind turbine. There … Continue reading →

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How Britain’s nuclear industry tried to influence public opinion

Posted on July 19, 2011 by ABC

The British newspaper Guardian has recently come into the possession of emails between representatives of the nuclear power industry and members of the British government that reveal a plan to play down the seriousness of the Fukushima disaster in order … Continue reading →

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Nuclear Dinosaurs on the Move

Posted on June 7, 2011 by ABC

In a regional election in Japan a pro-nuclear power candidate just beat an anti-nuclear power candidate. There might have been other issues in play here, as very few elections are decided by a single issue, but it is still depressing … Continue reading →

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