Brady Yauch reports for Probe International and watches shares of the Yangtze Power Company – operator of The Three Gorges dam go through the roof… The lucrative, revenue-earning turbines are being sold off at a sweetheart price that doesn’t reflect the full costs of generating the power. While the power company will enjoy higher revenues, [...]
Ocean currents can power the world, say scientists
A revolutionary device that can harness energy from slow-moving rivers and ocean currents could provide enough power for the entire world, scientists claim. 29 Nov 2008 | The Daily Telegraph | Jasper Copping The technology can generate electricity in water flowing at a rate of less than one knot – about one mile an hour [...]
Britain's water mills given role in clean energy generation
Alok Jha | The Guardian | Sunday November 16 2008 Britain’s iconic water mills, some of which date back to the 11th century, are to become a major force in the fight against climate change. Mill owners around the UK have started to refurbish their old buildings and install turbines in order to show that [...]
