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One of the most optimistic reports in ages – and seriously disruptive!
I really genuinely hope they can do it with 100% renewables, and that I’m wrong on the need for nuclear power. I guess my message today is “Renewables are incredibly cheap while they’re running. I’m worried about how expensive it … Continue reading
NZ plans to eliminate fossil fuels from transport systems
New Zealand *starts* to make baby-steps into enabling walkable and cycling communities – but there is so much more they could do – and all of us in the Western World. New Urbanism = a tram stop in a town … Continue reading
Tesla Boring tunnels to replace long distance trains for cargo?
OK, so digging a long tunnel underground instead of using a surface train sounds like an expensive way to go. Except, watch this, and do the math with him. The fact that this is a one-lane tunnel and the pumped … Continue reading
Posted in Rail, Renewable energy, Robot Cars, Transport
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Solar not so ‘clean’ after all!
Don’t want a nuclear power plant in your backyard? What about a rare-earth’s mine for solar panels? This tailings dam is 11.5km in diameter. Wikipedia explains that “Chemicals in the dam have been linked to lower crop yields in surrounding … Continue reading
Posted in Pollution, Renewable energy, Solar
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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SUPER-BATTERY
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SUPER-BATTERY, or why I disagree with Elon Musk on batteries for renewables. (I disagree with great sadness, as you might have noted I love everything else Elon does. 😉 ) I don’t get it. Say we take Elon … Continue reading
Posted in Renewable energy, Storing energy
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