Sustainable North

From the New York Times on November 7, 2008: As the world seeks low-carbon forms of energy production to reduce the emissions blamed for global warming, the champions of nuclear power have been re-branding the industry as one of the world’s greenest. Last month, the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency said “nuclear energy is virtually carbon-free” across its [...]

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BY Adam Wasch, Energy Outreach Consultant at CCHRC Energy Focus: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner November 6th, 2008, Section A3 This is the second of a series of columns exploring how solar energy can be used at home to reduce your energy costs. Even in winter, enough sunlight peeks over the horizon to make a difference in [...]

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BY Adam Wasch, Energy Outreach Consultant at CCHRC Energy Focus: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner November 6th, 2008, Section A3 This is the second of a series of columns exploring how solar energy can be used at home to reduce your energy costs. Even in winter, enough sunlight peeks over the horizon to make a difference in [...]

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From reuters.com, on Tuesday, November 4, 2008: “In our view, too much solar capacity has been added relative to demand, and will lead to oversupply,” Goldman Sachs analysts wrote, adding that the consequences would drive module prices down by about 15 percent next year. Oversupply and an easing of demand as economies slow will help [...]

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From the New York Times, on Friday, October 31, 2008: Building a green home, with features like solar panels and top-of-the-line insulation, involves significant up-front costs. Added onto that is the cost of certifying your home — a stamp of approval that the home meets green standards. Some architects and builders voice concerns that LEED for [...]

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