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Category Archives: Alternatives to Oil
Eight Energy Myths Explained
Republicans, Democrats, and environmentalists all have favorite energy myths. Even Peak Oil believers have favorite energy myths. The following are a few common mis-beliefs, coming from a variety of energy perspectives. I will start with a recent myth, and then … Continue reading
The Absurdity of US Natural Gas Exports
Quiz: 1. How much natural gas is the United States currently extracting? (a) Barely enough to meet its own needs (b) Enough to allow lots of exports (c) Enough to allow a bit of exports (d) The United States is a natural … Continue reading
Posted in Alternatives to Oil, Financial Implications
Tagged natural gas exports, natural gas prices, Ukraine
581 Comments
Ten Reasons Intermittent Renewables (Wind and Solar PV) are a Problem
Intermittent renewables–wind and solar photovoltaic panels–have been hailed as an answer to all our energy problems. Certainly, politicians need something to provide hope, especially in countries that are obviously losing their supply of oil, such as the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
Posted in Alternatives to Oil, Financial Implications
Tagged carbon dioxide, climate change, CO2, renewables, solar energy, solar voltaic, wind
657 Comments
Renewables – Good for some things; not so good for others
Based on the sound of the name renewable, a person might think that using only “renewable” energy is ideal–something we should all strive to use exclusively. But there are lots of energy sources that might be called “renewable,” and lots … Continue reading
Posted in Alternatives to Oil, Introductory Post
Tagged biofuels, energy, fossil fuels, Hydroelectric, renewable energy, wind, wind energy, wind turbines
266 Comments
