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China faces serious safety issues in the country’s coal mines. Tunneling and other accidents reportedly kill more than 5,000 coal miners every year. About 80 percent of China’s coal mining-related deaths are attributed to methane gas explosions. China’s coal mines releasing methane gas are also responsible for nearly 40 percent of the country’s air pollution. More: continued here

You have seen it coming, even heard the news – Electric rates in some states have increased 58 percent in 2006-2007! This is absolutely absurd – not only have we faced climbing gas prices for our vehicles now our homes will cost more to run. Use these money savings tips to save energy and decrease the cost of the ever …

Molybdenum plays a more vital role in the global nuclear renaissance than you might suspect. Without the silvery white metal, the world’s energy infrastructure would somewhat suffer. But, nuclear power plants would be set back at least two decades. More: continued here

Will Bush’s emphasis on ethanol really help or is this just another way to help the oil companies? More: continued here

Have you ever gone to a business and literally been frozen? This often happens at restaurants and coffee shops where the temperature control is pre-set or the employees set it for their level of comfort. Of course the employees are moving around a lot and stay toasty even in the blizzard they create by way of the businesses ventilation system. …

Solar power is being touted as one of the solutions to the energy needs of a hungry world. This brings up the rather fundamental question of how solar cells are actually manufactured. More: continued here

The technology needed to move away from fossil fuel is far easier to develop than the actual market acceptance with the buying public. We are facing a challenging “chicken and the egg” scenario with launching full scale production of new alternative fuel solutions for the buying public. The next election requires our candidates take a position on how we get …

When it comes to biodiesel, a lot of bad (and plain wrong) information tends to get thrown around leaving the public unsure as to whether biodiesel itself is indeed a good thing. More: continued here

Wind power is the fastest growing renewable energy platform in the world. Ah, but just how do wind turbines work. Well, you have to understand the key components. More: continued here

According to recent data gathered up by the U.S. Department of Energy, we consume an unprecedented 2.5 million barrels of oil a day from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). How much of the global fuel supply does this mind-shattering statistic account for? More: continued here

Energy management systems are being deployed around the world to improve energy and facilities management and to help reduce electricity and fuel. The Indian Manufacturing Industry has also shown the urgency in energy savings. The Energy management systems can assist the Plant Managers and corporate management in first understanding and then actively managing energy use and cost. In particular, this …

Swimming pools consume more energy than most pool owners realize. Would you leave your refrigerator open all the time? If you are not using efficient, digital pool timers or controls you are throwing money away. More: continued here

Alternative energy would seem like a good choice for new home builders and people who are in the market to buy a new automobile. There are disadvantages of alternative energy that realistically need to be considered. More: continued here

Natural gas is an environmentally clean, plentiful, low-cost, domestically-produced fuel for motor vehicles. But is it a safe fuel? More: continued here

If you are considering solar as a renewable energy system for your home, one of the decisions you will have to make is whether to be on grid or off grid. More: continued here

ISR uranium mining is responsible for nearly all U.S. uranium mining (except for recovery through phosphates). More than 20 percent of global uranium mining now comes from the in situ recovery method, predominantly through In Situ Leach (ISL) mining in Kazakhstan and in Australia. Because of the large number of ISR uranium projects on the horizon within the next ten …

Iran has implemented the very first solar energy power plant of its kind in the entire world. This kind of technology and the ability to create solar energy plants is an encouraging thing for the overall good of our planet. If Mother Nature has emotions, she also has a violent temper. We abuse her, and she will abuse us. But …

After making a strong case for Europe to adopt the cap-and-trade strategy back in 1997, the United States took two important steps in the other direction since then.One such development is the recent proliferation of coal-fired power plants built all over the Mid West. Within the next ten years we can expect to see dozens of coal-plants at the 1,500 …

Our modern world requires a lot of petroleum products to function. From cars to planes to massive transportation of goods and services, every day of use is a further strain on the crude oil supply available to the planet. It is imperative that we manage that supply to the best of our ability. Here are some reasons why we must …

The goal is to produce renewable energy with Net Zero green house gas and a minimum of ecological impact. Just add water! Small Hydro energy resource provided by the US Government, take a look at the GIS driven resource maps for an area. Drive it around and get the feel for the many prospects and limitations for Small Hydro in …