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Fuelling transport’s revolution – The Independent (London, UK)

As we use up the world’s natural resources, we have no choice but to embrace alternative ways to power cars Fuelling of transport is dominated by fossil fuels. However, over the next few decades, there are a number of alternatives, which will first challenge this dominance, and then displace it.

A series of difficult choices – The Independent (London, UK)

There is no single solution to achieving a cleaner energy economy and weaning ourselves from fossil fuels. It requires a combination of unpopular measures, such as lifestyle changes and investment in controversial infrastructure, such as nuclear reactors Fossil fuels have powered enormous social

Dream of going green ignores stark reality – Buffalo News (Buffalo, NY)

The vision of a “green” economy fueled by wind, sun and renewable fuels is powerfully appealing. But there’s a huge disconnect between this vision and the reality of America’s energy needs. The widespread use of fossil fuels — oil, natural gas and coal – - has enabled the United States and other

CAPE WIND’S COST – The Boston Globe

Fossil fuels are the variable IN RESPONSE to Joan Vennochi Unknown costs, unanswered questions Op-ed,
Aug. 19): There is nothing unknown about the cost of Cape Wind’s power, which
would make up just 3 percent of the electricity supplied to National Grid
consumers. The simplicity of a fixed-price

CAPE WIND’S COST – The Boston Globe

Fossil fuels are the variable IN RESPONSE to Joan Vennochi Unknown costs, unanswered questions Op-ed,
Aug. 19): There is nothing unknown about the cost of Cape Wind’s power, which
would make up just 3 percent of the electricity supplied to National Grid
consumers. The simplicity of a fixed-price

Portugal’s clean-energy makeover; An aggressive switch to renewable resources has been successful – Hamilton Spectator

Five years ago, the leaders of this sun-scorched, windswept nation made a bet: To reduce Portugal’s dependence on imported fossil fuels, they embarked on an array of ambitious renewable energy projects — primarily harnessing the country’s wind and hydropower, but also its sunlight and ocean

Biofuel sweetener for American might – Waikato Times (Hamilton, New Zealand)

As the American administration pushes to wean the country off fossil fuels, the US Navy is exploring sugar-based biofuel to power its fleet. Audrey McAvoy reports. The US Government has turned to a 130-year-old Hawaii sugar grower for help in powering the navy and weaning the nation off a heavy

Plant to open with rays of hope – Waterloo Region Record

There’s a well-known phrase about making hay while the sun shines, but, in future, the word “hay” may be replaced by the word “energy.” With our dependence upon fossil fuels becoming questionable from both environmental and economic perspectives, governments and industry are starting to look to the

Portugal Gives Itself a Clean-Energy Makeover

Aug. 9, 2010, LISBON — Five years ago, the leaders of this sun-scorched, wind-swept nation made a bet: To reduce Portugal’s dependence on imported fossil fuels, they embarked on an array of ambitious renewable energy projects — primarily harnessing the country’s wind and hydropower, but also its sunlight and ocean waves. <<Full story>>

Portugal Gives Itself a Clean-Energy Makeover – The New York Times

LISBON — Five years ago, the leaders of this sun-scorched, wind-swept
nation made a bet: To reduce Portugal’s dependence on imported fossil fuels,
they embarked on an array of ambitious renewable energy projects — primarily
harnessing the country’s wind and hydropower, but also its sunlight and