Oyster wave power devices approved in Scotland

Posted Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:43:23 GMT by Adrian Bishop

Approval has been given to test the first array of nearshore wave power units in Orkney that could power more than 1,000 homes. Two new Oyster wave converters will join a similar unit at Orkney's European Marine Energy Centre and connected to the onshore hydroelectric plant.

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Shale gas, the 'clean bridge' to nowhere?

Posted Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:11:00 GMT by Martin Leggett

The boom in shale gas production has left US gas prices near record lows. But those low prices are threatening the switch to no-carbon renewables, like wind and solar, as utilities switch to gas in preference. Many are worrying that the shale gas boom is a dangerous distraction, as reserves forecasts are slashed.

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Wind power generates 6% of EU electricity

Posted Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:54:00 GMT by Adrian Bishop

Last year, there was enough wind power capacity in the European Union to generate six per cent of its electricity, according to the European Wind Energy Association.

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The Earth Times Asks: Should We Embrace Wind Power?

Posted Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:32:34 GMT by David Hewitt

Continuing The Earth Times' series of debates on the hottest topics in the fields of the environment and conservation, we explore the arguments for and against wind power. Tackling the issue are Jonathan Pyke and Mark Duchamp.

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Frack the Earth, Frack the Water!

Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:33:00 GMT by Michelle Simon

Michelle Simon writes an opinion piece on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in Karoo, South Africa; she discusses the social impacts of fracking as well as the biophysical impacts associated with the shale gas extraction process.

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Searaser converts ocean wave power into clean renewable energy

Posted Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:08:00 GMT by Linden Volsun

Ecotricity has introduced green gas and many other clean energy innovations. Searaser, invented by Alvin Smith and manufactured by Ecotricity, converts ocean wave power into clean renewable energy and harnesses the power of the ocean.

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