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June 6, 2009

Floating wind turbine launched

by Da Greenster @ 8:44 am. Filed under Wind, alternative energy, sustainable energy

BBC NEWS | Business | Floating wind turbine launched
By Jorn Madslien
Business reporter, BBC News

Hywind wind turbine. Photo Hilde Bjelland Vik/Statoil
Floating wind turbines can help shift offshore wind farms out of sight

The world’s first floating wind turbine is to be towed out to sea this weekend.

Statoil’s Alexandra Beck Gjorv told the BBC the technology, the Hywind, to be put off Norway’s coast – “should help move offshore wind farms out of sight”.

And it could lead to offshore wind farms eventually being located many miles offshore, away from areas where they cause disruption, Ms Gjorv added.

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May 27, 2009

US Wants to Paint the World White to Save Energy

by Da Greenster @ 12:44 pm. Filed under conservation, ecology

US Wants to Paint the World White to Save Energy | CommonDreams.org
ublished on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 by Agence France Presse
US Wants to Paint the World White to Save Energy

LONDON – US Energy Secretary Steven Chu said Tuesday the Obama administration wanted to paint roofs an energy-reflecting white, as he took part in a climate change symposium in London.

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April 25, 2009

WHO Chief: Swine Flu Has “Pandemic Potential”

by Da Greenster @ 1:58 pm. Filed under epidemic

WHO Chief: Swine Flu Has “Pandemic Potential”

MEXICO CITY — A new swine flu strain that has killed as many as 68 people and sickened more than 1,000 across Mexico has “pandemic potential,” the World Health Organization chief said Saturday, and it may be too late to contain the sudden outbreak.

The disease has already reached Texas and California, and with 24 new suspected cases reported Saturday in Mexico City alone, schools were closed and all public events suspended in the capital until further notice _ including more than 500 concerts and other gatherings in the metropolis of 20 million.

A hot line fielded 2,366 calls in its first hours from frightened city residents who suspected they might have the disease. Soldiers and health workers handed out masks at subway stops, and hospitals dealt with crowds of people seeking help.

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April 18, 2009

They have found the cause of the bee collapse sickness

by Da Greenster @ 1:06 pm. Tags: bees
Filed under endangered species, food chain, species extinction, technology

beez

News in recent years about Colony Collapse Disorder of bees raised concerns here over the past two years, reflected in part in Devilstower’s diary. Good news! It appears that the cause has been identified, which is the first step to managing or avoiding the disease. A report today in Ars technica summarized research from Environmental Microbiology Reports. Spanish researchers found a parasitic fungus, Nosema ceranae, in two infected hives after eliminating other possible causes. More significantly, they were able to treat other hives with an antifungal, fumagillin, and completely cure the colonies.

Go HERE for the full story on the da beez!!!!

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March 29, 2009

NYT lies and is fullashit, tries to sabotage Obama’s green energy plans

by Da Greenster @ 5:35 pm. Filed under environment, green

Daily Kos: NYT repeats coal talking points, try to sabotage Obama’s green energy plans

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March 24, 2009

Cementos Lima Co. draining Ica wetlands, posing threat to biodiversity and migratory birds | Peruvian Times

by Da Greenster @ 10:52 pm. Filed under Peru, conservation, endangered species, environment

Cementos Lima Co. draining Ica wetlands, posing threat to biodiversity and migratory birds | Peruvian Times
For the past few weeks, Cementos Lima Co. has been draining Ica’s Agua Santa swamps and lagoons, endangering the delicate ecosystem which is home to 36 species of birds, daily El Comercio reported.

“We are losing biodiversity that is extremely difficult to recuperate,” said Carlos Obando Llajarua, President of Ica’s Regional Environmental Council, or CAR. “These wetlands, which have been created by nature over the course of hundreds of years, are refuges for wild animals and birds.

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March 14, 2009

Spain Breaks Wind Power Generation Record

by Da Greenster @ 7:33 pm. Tags: Spain
Filed under alternative energy

Spain Breaks Wind Power Generation Record : CleanTechnica
Spain Breaks Wind Power Generation Record

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March 12, 2009

Recession has taken toll on alternative energy

by Da Greenster @ 3:55 am. Filed under alternative energy

Recession has taken toll on alternative energy
The report by the Clean Edge research firm shows the alternative energy industry at a turning point in 2008.

After years of rapid growth fueled by rising oil prices and fears of global warming, the industry was finally making serious cash. Green businesses were hiring, with solar and wind companies accounting for a total of 600,000 jobs worldwide, according to the report.

But as 2008 wore on, the world slid deeper into recession, the oil market crashed and banks stopped lending to green startups. As a result, the report’s authors expect the industry’s sales to flatline or fall slightly in 2009. And some green-tech companies won’t live to see 2010.

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