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On AlterNet: alternative energy

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "alternative energy"

Billionaire Fashion Magnate Begins Building Massive Alternative Energy Network

Billionaire Fashion Magnate Begins Building Massive Alternative Energy Network

Elizabeth Nash, Independent UK. December 1, 2008.
The ambitions of Spain's richest man is boundless and his energy networks already stretch to three continents.

Why We Can't Afford Cheap Gas

Why We Can't Afford Cheap Gas

Andy Kroll, AlterNet. September 29, 2008.
We can't let the talk about alternative energy rise and fall with the cost of gas, or the environment and our economy will pay a mighty price.

McCain Is Absent on America's Energy Crisis, Misses Eight Key Votes

McCain Is Absent on America's Energy Crisis, Misses Eight Key Votes

Thomas L. Friedman, The New York Times. August 14, 2008.
In the last year, McCain has been a no show for every vote on a crucial piece of renewable energy legislation.

29 Years Ago Jimmy Carter Tried to Fix Today's Energy Crisis

29 Years Ago Jimmy Carter Tried to Fix Today's Energy Crisis

Jonathan Schwarz, A Tiny Revolution AlterNet: PEEK. July 17, 2008.
In a speech that could have been given yesterday Carter calls for solar power, alternative energies, and a need for all citizens to conserve.

We Can Stop Global Warming

We Can Stop Global Warming

Sen. Bernie Sanders, TheNation.com. November 29, 2007.
By implementing new technologies, we can avert a potentially disastrous future.

The Dirty Energy Solution

The Dirty Energy Solution

Bill McKibben, Orion Magazine. November 27, 2007.
Wasted heat, one of the country's largest potential sources of power, is pouring out of smokestacks every day.

Water World: Slipping Toward Climate Catastrophe

Water World: Slipping Toward Climate Catastrophe

George Monbiot, Monbiot.com. July 12, 2007.
New reports issued by the IPCC might be absurdly optimistic about the pace of melting ice caps and rising sea levels.

The Plan for Replacing Fossil Fuels

The Plan for Replacing Fossil Fuels

Kelpie Wilson, TruthOut.org. March 26, 2007.
In order to win on climate change we are going to have to play the "wedges game" -- a plan to use a variety of technologies to replace fossil fuels.

Fast-tracking global warming

Fast-tracking global warming

Tara Lohan, AlterNet: PEEK. December 17, 2006.
Tara Lohan: A Texas utility giant hopes to be able to emit more CO2 than most countries.

Readers Write: The Power of the Sun

Readers Write: The Power of the Sun

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. December 11, 2006.
Readers had a strong response to an article that questioned whether solar power is the answer to our energy crisis.