It’s actually quite shocking to see that porn, coffee, facelifts, and astrology all outweigh alternative energy investments by such huge margins.

Energy Research Dollars Visualized

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It seems the problem isn’t that there isn’t an endless fount of renewable energy available, but that there isn’t the infrastructure of power lines to carry it.

Getting renewable power to the people.

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The American Wind Energy Association reports that the United States has surpassed Germany in wind energy production, enough to power 5.5 million homes.

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Suggests moving beyond oil and coal.

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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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Solar energy businesses are thriving, due in part to local government creating mandates to cut reliance on fossil fuels and turn to the plentiful Texas sun, among other alternative energy initiatives.

Sunbeams can help Houston’s ‘powerful vision for the future’ – Houston Business Journal:.

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Library House has a database of innovative companies involved in the alternative energy sector, providing detailed analysis and big picture context.

Cleantech Intelligence.

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The first solar powered airplane takes off as early as next year for its test flight. And more ambitiously, is slated for an around the world journey in 2011.

SOLAR IMPULSE – AROUND THE WORLD IN A SOLAR AIRPLANE.

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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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