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U.N. to study impact of incomplete climate action.—reliability high.
"The U.N. panel of climate scientists will look at the costs of "second best" ways of fighting global warming amid doubts that all countries will sign up to U.N.-led action, a leading expert said on Tuesday. ... 'We intend to carry out "second best" scenarios, where we assume we have a fragmented climate regime, where we have limited availability of technologies, to describe a much more realistic policy space,' Edenhofer told Reuters by telephone." See Reuters story.
Greenpeace to Facebook CEO: No More Coal.—reliability medium.
"Wednesday morning, Greenpeace stepped up its campaign against Facebook’s decision to build its latest data center in Oregon in the footprint of utility Pacific Power that largely derives electricity from coal. The environmental group sent a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg asking him to commit to phasing out the use of coal-generated electricity to power Facebook’s data centers." From The GigaOM Network. Greenpeace's letter is here. Related Reuters blog post. [Check out this Facebook page.]
Companies, Industries, Markets and Supply Chains
Burger King drops palm oil supplier linked to Borneo rainforest destruction.—reliability medium.
"Burger King announced it would no longer source palm oil from Sinar Mas, an Indonesian conglomerate, after an independent audit showed one of the company's subsidiaries had destroyed rainforests and carbon-dense peatlands in Borneo and Sumatra, according to a statement on the fast food chain's Facebook page." See mongabay.
Largest Solar Rooftop Project in U.S. Planned For Salt Palace.—reliability high.
"NexGen Energy and Bella Energy have been chosen to develop a solar installation on the roof of the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center in downtown Salt Lake City. The team presented a plan to install up to 2.6 megawatts of solar modules on the structure. If built to that capacity, the companies say it will be the largest U.S. rooftop solar facility, generating more than 3,330,000 kilowatt hours of electricity every year while reducing the building’s consumption by 25%." From Environmental Leader. [Big flat roof = $$]
Philly subway to capture energy from braking trains.—reliability high.
"The regenerative braking system will collect energy in a large battery installed along the busy Market-Frankford Line. The stored energy will be used to power trains when they leave the station and to earn money from energy sold back to the grid." See CNET News. [The Mumbai Metro uses regenerative breaking, but throughout the system not just at one station.]
Government and Regulation
U.S. test shows water problem near natgas drill site.—reliability high.
"U.S. government officials urged residents of a Wyoming farming community near natural gas drilling sites not to use private well water for drinking or cooking because of chemical contamination." The EPA didn't give an opinion on the source of the contamination, but the testing was part of a program to assess the water-quality impacts of hydraulic fracturing methods of natural gas extraction. From Reuters. ["Fracking" promises to vastly increase natural gas supplies, but it seems likely that EPA regulations are on the way which may increase the costs of the method.]
New California law expands carpool lane use.—reliability high.
"The measure will allow up to 40,000 more California motorists to drive solo in the special lanes. It also extends the lifespan of existing permits for hybrid and electric vehicles. The bill, SB 535 by Sen. Leland Yee (D-San Francisco) and sponsored by General Motors, would provide thousands of permits for new models of fuel-efficient cars, including G.M.'s Chevrolet Volt, due out later this year, as well as the new Toyota Prius and Nissan Leaf." See Los Angeles Times. But see related:
Chevrolet Volt will not be eligible for HOV-lane access until mid-2012.—reliability medium.
"Late Tuesday night California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed SB 535 into law, extending access to the high-occupancy-vehicle (HOV) lanes to certain very low and zero emissions vehicles. This new class of vehicles known as Enhanced Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicles (enh-ATPZEVs) and includes plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles like the Leaf and Toyota's Prius PHEV. Unfortunately, there are some caveats. SB 535 doesn't take effect until January 1, 2012 and even then only 40,000 of the special stickers needed for HOV access will be made available. In order to qualify, the vehicle has to be rated as an enh-ATPZEV, which brings up the second problem for Volt drivers. A General Motors spokesperson confirmed that the 2011 and 2012 Volt will not be enh-ATPZEV certified. ... GM spokesman Rob Peterson verified that the Volt will be updated to enh-ATPZEV in mid-2012 when the 2013 model is introduced.". From Autoblog green.
Science and Economics
Warmer temperatures in China to reduce crop yields.—reliability high.
"With the climate set to get warmer from greenhouse gases, Chinese scientists predicted on Thursday that freshwater for agriculture will shrink further in China, reducing crop yields in the years ahead. In a paper published in Nature, they said the temperature in China had gone up by 1.2 degrees Celsius since 1960 and will increase by another 1 to 5 degrees Celsius by 2100." Reuters story. Abstract of Nature article here. Grist article.
U.N. climate panel urged to reform, stick to science.—reliability high.
"The U.N. climate panel should make predictions only when it has solid evidence and should avoid policy advocacy, scientists said in a report on Monday that called for thorough reform of the body." See Reuters article.
The latest post at Doc's Green Blog: Glacial Slowness?.—reliability medium.
"Glaciers have long been a byword for slowness. But perhaps they are not the slowest thing around. ... The ice sheets will probably reach their tipping points before the Congress does." Doc's Green Blog.
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HaraBara Daily Brief™ 1 September 2010
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Renewables help farmers in India, Romania; Li-ion markets; nuclear too expensive? And more green news
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A Nuclear Giant Moves Into Wind.—reliability high.
"Exelon, a nuclear giant that recently backed away from building new nuclear plants, is moving into wind. The company announced today that it was buying John Deere Renewables, which has 735 megawatts in operation and 230 megawatts in 'advanced stages of development' in Michigan. ... The purchase will instantly make Exelon one of the nation’s largest wind operators." From New York Times Green blog.
Expanding the Market for Clean Energy in Rural India.—reliability high.
"As India struggles to provide cleaner and more reliable sources of energy to its rural poor, a growing number of innovative small companies, like SBA Hydro, are selling clean energy products and services directly to India’s rural ‘Base of the Pyramid’ (BoP) population. These new technologies include solar-based home electricity systems and lanterns, energy efficient cookstoves and decentralized electricity services generated from micro hydro and biomass gasifiers. However, most of these companies remain small and face considerable challenges penetrating the market because of poor rural distribution and retail networks." Article gives examples of some projects. See WRI site.
Companies, Industries, Markets and Supply Chains
Rechargeable Car Battery Glut to Worsen Price War at Samsung, Panasonic.—reliability high.
"Lithium-ion battery prices may tumble 19 percent in 2010, the biggest drop in five years, said Hideo Takeshita, an analyst at the Institute of Information Technology Ltd. in Tokyo. Shiro Mikoshiba, an analyst at Nomura Holdings Inc., said the worsening oversupply may push prices down as much as 25 percent. The price drops highlight how battery makers in Japan and South Korea, accounting for 75 percent of global production, may be sacrificing profit for market share as automobiles with no gas tanks are projected to help triple sales of lithium-ion cells in six years." More about li-ion battery markets. From Bloomberg.
Windfarms bring renewable energy and good fortune to Romania.—reliability high.
"Since November 2008, the Czech utility company CEZ Group has been installing one of Europe's largest windfarms in Fantanele, transforming the wind into a blessing: Fantanele farmers who have made their land available to CEZ can receive up to $3,800 a year. "It's a godsend," said Constantin's wife, Filofteia. 'We now get €1,800 ($2,280) a year and soon it will be €3,000 ($3,800).' That's a fortune in Fantanele. 'Here in the country, you couldn't save as much in a lifetime as you get for the wind turbines in one year,' she said." At The Guardian from Le Monde.
New Warnings About Costs of Nuclear Power.—reliability high.
Article highlights stunning cost overruns of several nuclear plants under construction. "But many experts warn that new nuclear projects are simply too large without resorting to subsidies from governments." See New York Times Green blog.
Supermarket Installs 400-kW Fuel Cell.—reliability high.
"A new Albertsons supermarket will be one of the first in California to generate nearly 90 percent of its electricity requirements with an on-site 400-kilowatt fuel cell. The project is estimated to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 478 metric tons each year compared to California’s non-baseload power plants." More in the installation. From Environmental Leader. [How cheap is the hydrogen?]
Government and Regulation
UK biofuels 'falling short' on environmental standards.—reliability high.
"a RFA spokesman said that, despite the volume target being achieved, the agency was 'disappointed that more companies did not source more fuel that was produced according to a recognised environmental standard'. 'We believe that sustainable biofuel is available, in sufficient volume, should these companies wish to procure it,' he told BBC News. Figures released by the RFA show that just 33% of biofuels met an environmental standard, well short of the 50% goal for 2009/10. About 80% of the feedstock to produce the biofuels was imported, most of which was not subject to meeting an environmental standard. ... Currently under the RTFO, only the volume target is mandatory; the carbon savings and environmental standards goals were voluntary." From BBC News. Access the report here. [This must mean that sustainable biofuel is more expensive than non-sustainable biofuel.]
How to Stop Idling Trucks from Wasting 1.2 Billion Gallons of Fuel.—reliability high.
"At current fuel prices, the average long-haul truck uses $3,000-$4,000 worth of diesel every year just idling. ... But the bigger issue for state and municipal governments is not fuel cost, it is air pollution (the federal government has yet to enact any anti-idling laws but they have set forth guidelines for states to follow if they wish). Idling anywhere between 500 and 3,500 hours a year and burning an average of .80 gallons of diesel fuel per hour, long-haul trucks emit 11 million tons of CO2, 200,000 tons of NOx, and 5,000 tons of particulate matter into the air annually." Gives examples of anti-idling laws coming into force around the country. See Reuters from Matter Network.
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Lenders Back Off of Environmental Risks.—reliability high.
"After years of legal entanglements arising from environmental messes and increased scrutiny of banks that finance the dirtiest industries, several large commercial lenders are taking a stand on industry practices that they regard as risky to their reputations and bottom lines. In the most recent example, the banking giant Wells Fargo noted last month what it called 'considerable attention and controversy' surrounding mountaintop removal mining, and said that its involvement with companies engaged in it was 'limited and declining.' " Article gives other examples. Miners and others deny any impact. " 'While some banks no longer provide financing for companies conducting surface mining, there are many who will,' Mr. Hendriksen [of Massey Energy] said. 'We have and will continue to replace their services with alternate bank providers with little difficulty.' ". From The New York Times. [Is this about risk management on the part of banks, or are they concerned about dirt by association?]
U.S. to propose labeling greenhouse gases from cars.—reliability high.
"The labeling proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation would allow consumers to compare cars in terms of emissions blamed for warming the planet and to see how far they could drive on new technologies and traditional gasoline engines. ... The labels would include comparisons across all types of vehicles including electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid cars. The EPA and the DOT will propose two label designs for comment." See Reuters article.
Companies, Industries, Markets and Supply Chains
Biofuel demand driving Africa 'land grab' : report .—reliability high.
"Biofuel demand is driving a new "land grab" in Africa, with at least 5 million hectares (19,300 sq miles) acquired by foreign firms to grow crops in 11 countries, a study by an environmental group said on Monday. The contracts by European and Asian companies for land to grow sugar cane, jatropha and palm oil to be turned into fuel will involve clearing forests and vegetation, taking land that could be used for food and creating conflicts with local communities, Friends of the Earth said in the study. ... 'The competition for land and the competition for staple food crops such as cassava and sweet sorghum for agrofuels is likely to push up food and land prices,' the study said." Story at Reuters. PDF of the study here. [Unintended consequences of European policies stimulating demand for biofuels.]
Hot Water, Lights and AC as a Service.—reliability high.
"You really don’t need to own your light bulbs. You don’t even need to lease them. You just need the light that emanates from them. That is the premise underlying a new crop of startups such as Skyline Innovations and Metrus Energy that hope to transform energy efficiency and building management through creative financing, service contracts and software." See Greentech Media.
Review Finds Flaws in U.N. Climate Panel Structure.—reliability high.
"The review committee’s major recommendation is that ... the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change should become a more professional organization, paying salaries to its top management. ... The committee noted that some climate panel leaders had been criticized for public statements perceived as advocating specific policies. 'Straying into advocacy can only hurt I.P.C.C.’s credibility,' the report said." From The New York Times. PDF of report here.
Small Businesses Add Solar to Save Money.—reliability high.
"Small businesses across the nation are installing solar power systems as a way to offset higher electricity costs and make a little profit on excess energy produced. As an example, L. Liberato Steel Fabricating in Pennsylvania has installed a 602-panel, 141-kilowatt rooftop solar photovoltaic system that will help the steel fabricator cut its electric bills and generate excess electricity for an additional profit, reports The Mercury Business." Other examples. See Environmental Leader.
Government and Regulation
Judge quashes Cuccinelli subpoena of U-Va. records.—reliability medium.
"An Albemarle County Circuit Court judge has set aside a subpoena issued by Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to the University of Virginia seeking documents related to the work of climate scientist and former university professor Michael Mann. Judge Paul M. Peatross Jr. ruled that Cuccinelli can investigate whether fraud has occurred in university grants, as the attorney general had contended, but ruled that Cuccinelli's subpoena failed to state a 'reason to believe' that Mann had committed fraud." See Washington Post blog. [Cuccinelli asserted that because of alleged doubts about climate change, Mann might have committed fraud by taking state money to study it. The AG wanted email records from U. Virginia. The judge said he would need a better basis for his fraud theory. Cuccinelli may try again. It's a little scary when the Attorney General can go after a scientist and an institution if he doesn't like the results they are getting.]
Science and Economics
New Study Links Toxic Pollutants to Canadian Oil Sands Mining.—reliability high.
"a new study in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences is backing the position of the Native Canadians. Led by several University of Alberta researchers, the study found that unusual levels of lead, mercury, zinc, cadmium and other toxic pollutants were found near oil sands mining sites or downstream from them. The levels exceeded federal and provincial government guidelines." See New York Times Green blog. Abstract and access here. [Previous article on polycyclic aromatic compounds from the mines here. "These results indicate that major changes are needed to the way that environmental impacts of oil sands development are monitored and managed."]
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HaraBara Daily Brief™ 30 August 2010
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Glaciers of Asia retreat, FTSE companies ranked on green risk and other sustainability news for business
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Good Companies Guide: easing the planet's growing pains will help business to profit.—reliability high.
"The Observer has commissioned in-depth research from The Co-operative Asset Management into how the UK's leading companies might be affected by five key sustainability issues: resource depletion, climate change, pollution, demographics and resource distribution. Its analysis suggests that 56%, or more than half of the FTSE 350 by weight, will suffer negative financial effects from depleting resources, climate change and pollution. Only 10% stand to gain by providing solutions." See The Guardian. Related item: Good Companies Guide: Winners and losers in the corporate sustainability stakes, Also at The Guardian. See full list of FTSE companies and ratings here.
Glaciers Retreating in Asia.—reliability high.
"Many of Asia’s glaciers are retreating as a result of climate change. This retreat impacts water supplies to millions of people, increases the likelihood of outburst floods that threaten life and property in nearby areas, and contributes to sea-level rise. The U.S. Geological Survey, in collaboration with 39 international scientists, published a report on the status of glaciers throughout all of Asia, including Russia, China, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan. 'Of particular interest are the Himalaya, where glacier behavior impacts the quality of life of tens of millions of people,' said USGS scientist Jane Ferrigno. 'Glaciers in the Himalaya are a major source of fresh water and supply meltwater to all of the rivers in northern India.'" See USGS site. Access the report here. Also see USA TODAY news story on the report.
Companies, Industries, Markets and Supply Chains
1,000-Megawatt Plant in Calif. Marks New Milestone in Solar Expansion.—reliability high.
"The Bureau of Land Management has issued a final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Blythe Solar Power Project in southeast California. When fully operational, the solar thermal power plant would have the capacity to produce 1,000 megawatts of electricity ... . The final EIS, which is considered the last federal regulatory hurdle before a record of decision authorizing construction, is open for public comment through Sept. 18. The California Energy Commission, which must also render a decision on the Blythe plant, formally recommended this month that the project be approved." More on the 4,580 megawatts of solar developments on BLM land in California that are being fast-tracked. At The New York Times from Greenwire. [One gigawatt is half the electric generation capacity of Hoover Dam, and about the capacity of a new Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear reactor.]
Minding the Sustainability GAAP.—reliability medium.
"examples of how environmental degradation can hit home for companies. The global environmental crisis, including climate change, water scarcity and ecosystem degradation, isn’t just a problem for 'greens.' It also creates significant financial risks for companies and their investors. ... Worldwide, current financial accounting standards and generally accepted accounting principles (known as GAAP) fail explicitly to address such risks, which often derive from unsustainable business strategies. They can also miss the opportunities that such challenges create. ... A solution may finally be on its way. A coalition of businesses, regulators, accountants, securities exchanges and not-for-profit groups recently launched an International Integrated Reporting Committee initiative to 'create a globally accepted framework for accounting for sustainability.'" At WRI site.
How Can 'Power IT Down Day' Help Your Company Save Money?—reliability medium.
"It's the third annual Power IT Down Day, a global effort to get workers to turn off their computers, monitors, printers and other peripherals before they go home. And though it may be a small action to take, the rewards are potentially huge." More about IT power wastage and what you can do. See GreenBiz blog.
Government and Regulation
New Yorkers Begin to See How Much They Have to Lose From Climate Change.—reliability high.
Although New York City is already more energy efficient than other U.S. cities, its infrastructure and buildings are old and it is at risk from sea level rise. Article discusses various legislation and programs to adapt to climate change impacts and upgrade built environment. See The New York Times from Climartewire.
France seeks bids for 3,000MW of offshore wind.—reliability high.
"France is rumoured to be seeking bids to construct 3,000MW of offshore wind farms just days after it has agreed to commit €1.35bn towards renewable energy but cut solar feed-in tariffs. ... The newly-revealed offshore wind projects are due to cost in the region of $12.7bn to construct, according to an unnamed official". From NewNet.
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HaraBara Daily Brief™ 27 August 2010
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Pachauri exonerated, green gains ground in India and China, stimulus green billions, Bill Gates' views and more sustainability news
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Green Activists Gain Ground with Successive Victories in India.—reliability medium.
Analysis by Ranjit Devraj says "Green activists in India have chalked up a series of successes recently and feel heartened that the central government is heeding their call. A number of mega projects which would have displaced vulnerable communities or caused damage to the environment were recently scrapped by the government." Cites examples. Credits environment minister Jairam Ramesh. "The minister does not shy away from controversies, readily taking on powerful vested interests -- whether they are cabinet colleagues or mining maharajas." From IPS.
Analysis: China clean energy plan hinges on coal price.—reliability high.
"China's $736-billion push to harness nuclear, wind, solar and biomass energy hinges on making the cleaner fuels competitive with cheap and CO2-intensive coal without derailing surging industrial growth. ... 'Parallel policies are essential,' said Wang Yi, deputy head of Institute of Policy and management, China Academy of Science. 'The government must gradually lift fossil fuel prices while granting incentives to non-fossil fuels to establish a long-term price signal.' ... For international firms involved in the sectors expected to receive the spending, the plan is a potential gold mine. ... 'Chinese leaders are dead serious about environment, more serious than the outside world thinks,' said Yan Kefeng of Cambridge Energy Research Associates." See Reuters article.
A Newspaper Apologizes to United Nations’ Climate Chief.—reliability medium.
"Last December, Britain’s Sunday Telegraph newspaper published a 2,000-word article accusing Rajendra Pachauri, the chairman of the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, of potential financial conflicts of interest. On Sunday, The Telegraph made an abrupt about-face, pulling the story from its Web site and apologizing to Dr. Pachauri. The occasion for the retraction was the release of an audit of Dr. Pachauri’s finances by the international accounting firm KPMG, which found that he had, in fact, made little income from his outside dealings since 2008." See New York Times Green blog. More from George Monbiot at The Guardian. [A lot of people heard the story that Pachauri was getting rich off climate change ("must run into millions of dollars" said The Telegraph) who will never notice the retraction.]
Companies, Industries, Markets and Supply Chains
The Bill Gates Path to an Energy Revolution.—reliability medium.
Commentary on Technology Review article say "Gates hammered on points reported here for many years: that without a big, and sustained, boost in spending on basic research and development on energy frontiers, the chances of triggering an energy revolution are nil; that while the private sector and venture capital investors are vital for transforming breakthroughs into marketable products or services, they will not invest in the long-haul inquiry that’s required to generate game-changing breakthroughs; that a 1 or 2 percent tax on carbon-emitting fuels could generate a large, steady stream of money for invigorating the innovation pipeline". Highlights and quotes from interview. See New York Times Dot Earth blog.
How Businesses Can Plan for the Unpredictability of Climate Change.—reliability medium.
Article discusses various risk management and planning tools, with links. "we are still a long way from being able to predict specific climate events. In lieu of precise predictions, a key to effectively managing the physical effects of climate change is preparedness, which can be achieved through developing literacy, identifying plausible impacts, evaluating priorities, and building resilience." From GreenBiz blog.
U.K. Office Workers 'Addicted' to Paper.—reliability high.
"A survey of 1,000 U.K. office workers has found that efforts to make office paper use more efficient are proceeding sluggishly at best, wasting huge amounts of resources and stymieing IT managers' attempts to rein in energy and paper use. The survey, conducted by research firm Loudhouse on behalf of Kyocera, found that the average employee uses 10,000 sheets of paper per year, and as many as 6,800 of those sheets are wasted." See Greener World Media. Access the full survey results at Kyocera site.
Getting sustainability a seat in the C-suite.—reliability medium.
"Getting the attention—and respect—of a company’s top leaders doesn’t always follow suit with the upward trend around all things green." How to pitch the board, from a consultant. From Sustainable Industries.
Government and Regulation
How the Stimulus Is Changing America for the Greener.—reliability high.
"the Recovery Act is the most ambitious energy legislation in history, converting the Energy Department into the world's largest venture-capital fund. It's pouring $90 billion into clean energy, including unprecedented investments in a smart grid; energy efficiency; electric cars; renewable power from the sun, wind and earth; cleaner coal; advanced biofuels; and factories to manufacture green stuff in the U.S." Article discusses how that $90 billion is being spent. See Time.
Next-Generation Feed-in Tariff for California?—reliability high.
"On Tuesday the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a proposed decision to launch a new renewable incentive program designed to drive mid-sized renewable energy development. This next-generation feed-in tariff program will require investor-owned California utilities to purchase electricity from renewable energy systems between 1 and 20 MW in size. From Renewable Energy World.
Science and Economics
Spurred by Warming Climate, Beetles Threaten Coffee Crops.—reliability high.
Researchers studying the coffee berry borer find that its recent global spread may be tied to increasing temperatures in coffee-growing regions. "Until recently, the coffee berry borer was confined to just a few regions in Central Africa. But since the 1980s, the beetle has gradually spread to every coffee-growing region except Hawaii, Nepal, and Papua New Guinea. Juliana Jaramillo, a biologist at Kenya’s International Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology, suspects temperature increases are to blame. She and her collaborators recently identified the temperature range in which the beetle can survive. They found that the average minimum temperature the borer requires to reproduce is about 68 degrees F, and the mountainous regions of Ethiopia did not reach that temperature until 1984." From Yale Environment 360. [Expect higher coffee prices--blame global warming?]
In Case You Missed It . . .
The latest post at Doc's Green Blog: U.S. Energy Flows.—reliability medium.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has come out with its "Estimated U.S. Energy Use" flow chart covering the year 2009. These charts are always fascinating. Here are some of the insights it offers. Doc's Green Blog.
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