Lester Brown see progress on energy

In an excellent Oulook piece in the September 20, 2009 edition of the Washington Post, Lester Brown, in self-admitted uncharacteristically optimistic mode, lays out the progress already made in carbon emissions reduction and the rising, and positive contribution renewable energy is already making to offset the effects of climate change. The article is a virtual handbook of essential facts for all advocates of renewable energy and, since it is about meaningful contributions to reducing carbon emissions, does not mention nuclear power at all.

Join Energy Action Coalition for Sep 21 "Wake-Up Call"

A message from Energy Action Coalition, the student environmental action network:

"Last week we experienced a real wake-up call in this country.

"We've organized our communities, we've fought to make our campuses models of the clean energy future, and we've rocked the vote. But when it comes to national policy, our work is far from over.

"Over the weekend, Van Jones, green jobs champion and special adviser to the White House resigned after weeks of harassment by Glenn Beck and Fox News. He resigned in the spirit of keeping the focus on the real fight in front of us. Van's resignation is difficult for us all to swallow -- but it's also a wake-up call to our movement. Now's our chance to channel our confusion, frustration & anger, by standing up for the vision of clean energy jobs to which Van has dedicated his life's work.

"That's why, on September 21, we are excited to deliver our leaders a "Wake-Up Call" of their own. Folks everywhere are getting together in public places for "Wake-Up Call" flash-mob events, pressing for bold action on climate & clean energy jobs this year. "

Join the "Wake-Up Call!"
 

UAE unlikely home for zero carbon/zero waste city

The oil-rich United Arab Emirates plans to showcase the world's first zero carbon emissions and zero waste producing city. Masdar City will become a "laboratory" to find the best ways to harnass renewable and sustainable energy. The UAE is also to be the headquarters of the recently created International Renewable Energy Agency.