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Fashion from trash
It may not be obvious, but the 3Rs of the ‘Waste Hierarchy‘ are in a particular order for a reason. ‘Reduce’ comes first, since it has zero impact. Following closely, ‘Re-use’ cuts waste and engenders no or little energy use. ‘Recycle’ comes next because it requires more energy (yet still less than to manufacture using new resources). more…
The future is electric
The future has arrived and it is electric. more…
New operating system for post-peak oil age
Imagine that it is day one in a post-peak oil world. We have neglected the oil scarcity issue and failed to make all necessary preparations, especially at the international level. more…
The world’s next breath
“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day I can hear her breathing.” more…
Japan, waking up to peak oil?
Isn’t it time for Japan to wake up to the reality of peak oil? more…
Blind Spot
While climate change may have been catapulted from a fringe issue to a mainstream one, the same is not yet true for peak oil. What does it take to drag these tough topics into full public view? The glaring light of a movie camera seems quite effective. more…
Plastic to oil fantastic
We are all well aware of plastic’s “rap-sheet.” It has been found guilty on many counts, including the way its production and disposal raises resource issues and lets loose extremely negative environmental impacts.
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Brazil, bio-fuel and beef
Bechara Saab, a Brazilian rancher near the city of Londrina in the state of Paraná, has developed an easy way to convert a cheap waste product into feed for his cattle. more…
Intelligence to fuel cars of the future
The recent moves by the Obama administration to raise fuel efficiency for cars are an important step in the right direction. How about taking a gigantic leap? more…
World Energy Outlook 2008
The International Energy Agency has just published the 2008 edition of the World Energy Outlook. It is difficult to know if we should laugh or cry. It is the classic story of the glass is half full or half empty, depending how you look at it. more…