Tag Archives: CO2

Ten Reasons Intermittent Renewables (Wind and Solar PV) are a Problem

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Gail Tverberg

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 →

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Climate Change: The Standard Fixes Don’t Work

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Gail Tverberg

World leaders seem to have their minds made up regarding what will fix world CO2 emissions problems. Their list includes taxes on gasoline consumption, more general carbon taxes, cap and trade programs, increased efficiency in automobiles, greater focus on renewables, … Continue reading →

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True sustainability solutions

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Gail Tverberg

We live in a world with very limited solutions to our sustainability problems. I often hear the view, “If we would just get off fossil fuels, then our society would be sustainable.” Or, “If the price of oil would just … Continue reading →

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World Energy Consumption Since 1820 in Charts

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Gail Tverberg

Figure 1 shows the huge increase in world energy consumption that has taken place in roughly the last 200 years. This rise in energy consumption is primarily from increased fossil fuel use. With energy consumption rising as rapidly as shown … Continue reading →

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