Environment
Why Bats Are Insanely Attracted To Wind Turbines?
Recent studies have reported large numbers of bats being killed at wind farms in many parts of North America and Europe. Project monitoring has also discovered significant bat mortality at the Mexico La Venta II wind farm. Bat kills at wind… Read more
Mar 06, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Zero Emission Power Plant, Without Carbon Dioxide
India is the world’s fourth largest economy and has a fast growing energy market. India’s current power capacity is 30% short of demand. Coal and petroleum are the primary sources of energy. High ash content in Indian coal and inefficient… Read more
Feb 22, 2012 | By vinod ramireddy
Environment
Want to live and use energy on Mars? Why not?
The problem of energy accessibility and production on Mars is one of the three main challenges for the upcoming colonisation of the red planet. The energetic potential on its turn is mainly dependent on the astrophysical characteristics of the planet…. Read more
Sep 17, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Fire Protection Measures
The measures to mitigate or lessen fire hazards are normally called “fire protection measures”. The National Fire Protection Association NFPA (U.S. organization charged with creating and maintaining minimum standards and requirements for fire prevention and suppression activities, training, and equipment,… Read more
Jul 13, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Environment
How much for the geothermal energy? Impacts, hm?
Geothermal power requires no fuel, and is therefore immune to fuel cost fluctuations, but capital costs tend to be high. Drilling accounts for over half the costs, and exploration of deep resources entails significant risks. A typical well doublet in… Read more
Jun 22, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Thumbs down to the nuclear energy
Although for decades the arguments against nuclear power have been –and still are- strong and valid, there is an increasing group of nuclear companies supported by scientists and politicians, who say we need nuclear power to fight climate change and… Read more
Jun 15, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Technology future – The cost of inaction
Without new thinking on technology intervention, the future looks bleak. Unless the role of technology in the global economy is reconsidered, we risk becoming powerless to feed a growing population, combat climate change, meet energy demands and adapt to dwindling… Read more
May 25, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Environment
Please, help brave Japan people!
As you already know, Japan is suffering from the greatest disaster since world war 2. A tremendous earthquake, a huge tsunami and now radiation leaks have caused untold damage in this marvelous country of honest, industrious people. I am really… Read more
Mar 18, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Environment
Building a sustainable future in a technology-dependent world
For thousands of years, humanity developed on the back of technology innovation. Through our inventiveness, we have thrown off the shackles of evolution and forged our own destiny. The process has not been a smooth one – disease, pollution and… Read more
Feb 14, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Environment
Renewables And The Impact On Environment
Alternative energy sources, especially with regard to air emissions. The likely life-cycle emissions (taking into account fuel cultivation, harvesting, collection, transportation and processing, as well as power plant construction, operation and decommissioning) from main renewable energy technologies and conventional electricity… Read more
Jan 08, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
