Posts Tagged ‘ CO2 ’

The Future of Energy: Our Neighbors to the North?

Nov 23rd, 2012 | By
pipeline

Climate policies and their restriction on carbon emissions will have a direct impact on the expansion and growth of the Canadian oil sands industry



Failure to Launch: New York City and Congestion Pricing

May 18th, 2012 | By
CC/Pro-Zak

New York’s failed plan for congestion pricing has lessons for policymakers everywhere.



FITs and Starts: Getting Renewable Power to the Grid

Apr 30th, 2012 | By
cc flickr danielfoster437

A researcher evaluates two lesser-known methods to spur renewable energy production. He finds them wanting.



China’s Thirst for Energy

Apr 27th, 2012 | By
cc flickr timquijano

China’s insatiable thirst for energy means climate change is inevitable.



What’s That Burger Emitting?

Mar 30th, 2012 | By
flickr Jeremy Brooks

The business of food is bad for the planet. But the problem isn’t just a first-world one.



When Costs Outweigh Benefits: Accounting for Environmental Externalities

Feb 15th, 2012 | By
Flickr Creative Commons

Beware of net negative value industries.



Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Making Use of Carbon Capture and Sequestration

Dec 4th, 2011 | By

MIT’s Howard J. Herzog explores the central issues involved in transforming carbon capture and storage (CCS) from a boutique technology to a broadly commercial one.