Renewable Energy
Independence from fossil fuels is possible
When the city of Kristianstad in Sweden vowed a decade ago to wean itself from fossil fuels, it was a lofty aspiration, like zero deaths from traffic accidents or the elimination of childhood obesity. But Kristianstad has already crossed a [...]
Renewable Energy – a choice Sweden is taking further each day
Sweden has for years been working to lower its dependence on fossil fuels for energy, while investing and developing renewable energies. Last week, the Enterprise and Energy Minister Maud Olofsson announced that 2,000 new wind turbines will be built during [...]
An update on Copenhagen
US President Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and in his acceptance speech he emphasized the need for fighting climate change. He mentioned that from scientists and environmental activists to military leaders, the knowledge that “our common security [...]
Malmo: an example of a green city, in Sweden
Some cities wait for legislation to be passed before starting to evolve to a more sustainable way of functioning. And some others lead the way, and I dare say they will even be an inspiration for those future laws I [...]
Batteries made from seaweed
Batteries are a great invention, very practical. But unfortunately they can also be quite polluting. Their operation is based on chemical components, which, if released from the metal casing that surrounds them, can pollute a lot. Fortunately, the scientific community [...]
