news update from the weekend.

News from this weekend was all about coal. Keep in mind, of course, that the energy issues facing Kansas are much broader than that... still, I know lots of people read this to find out more about coal - so, here you go! Enjoy. For now. I...

because we all need to end the week with a smile

Enjoy this video of a German commercial promoting wind energy. When you do, though, don't be drinking anything while leaning over a computer keyboard. That was my big mistake. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mTLO2F_ERY&rel=1] Via...

stepping carefully

here's probably not a good thing - I occasionally get parts of Wizard of Oz and Pilgrim's Progress confused. I also get the latter occasionally confused with Bible stories. (At any rate, at least I've read these books, right?) And why do I...

biofuels

Super-important report on the sustainability of biofuels, just out yesterday from the Ecological Society of America. Quotable from the press release:

"Current grain-based ethanol production systems damage soil and water resources in the U.S....

energy, ice, climate - watching, wondering...

News first: this year's Kansas City Home Remodeling Show is going green, with an emphasis on energy efficiency and renewable energy. The event will be held at the American Royal Building February 8-10. Ethanol producers are looking for...