alt.energy review » hydropower http://altenergyreview.com Reviewing the latest advances in alternative energy Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:23:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Rising Fear of a Future Oil Shock http://altenergyreview.com/2009/03/27/rising-fear-of-a-future-oil-shock/ http://altenergyreview.com/2009/03/27/rising-fear-of-a-future-oil-shock/#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:42:35 +0000 matt http://altenergyreview.com/?p=361

Big reasons why preparation and conversion to alternative energy is imperative.

Global slowdown has forced oil companies to cancel production investments

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A good round up on the pros and cons of the various alternative energy solutions.

Good news for wind, bad for ethanol in major energy study.

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The Saltire Prize Challenge aims to put Scotland at the forefront of this rapidly growing alternative energy sector. So much power is contained in the movements of our oceans, a tiny fraction could power us as much as we ever need.

$15-Million Marine Energy Prize Launched in Scotland.

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Doubt, Anger Over Brazil Dams – washingtonpost.com.

This is a difficult decision to make as implementing a huge hydro power facility along the Amazon will provide a vast renewable resource, but it will also impact many people, animal and plant species.

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With currents around the world having under 3 knots of speed, this could be a huge development.

Slashdot | Harnessing Slow Water Currents For Renewable Energy.

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Britain’s water mills given role in fight against climate change | Environment | guardian.co.uk.

Great to see such venerable old buildings and engines of industry coming back to life to serve again.

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