The technology that will save humanity

Salon by Joseph Romm | Apr. 14, 2008 (Special Report)
The solar energy you haven't heard of is the one best suited to generate clean electricity for generations to come.

... after speaking with energy experts and seeing countless presentations on all forms of clean power, I believe the one technology closest to being a silver bullet for global warming is the other solar power: solar thermal electric, which concentrates the sun's rays to heat a fluid that drives an electric generator. It is the best source of clean energy to replace coal and sustain economic development. I bet that it will deliver more power every year this ... Full Story »

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 by Casey Brumbach - Oct. 1, 2008

Romm is very credited on the subject of renewable energy as indicated by his credentials and background (see bottom of article). He organizes his argument in an easy to follow manner so the reader if having no knowlege on the topic isn't caught up in concepts beyond their understanding. Romm's article is very bias and offers no arguments from the other side however, his article is more an offering of a solution and a call to action.

That means Congress and the president must renew the 30 percent solar energy investment tax credit through 2016. After all, it’s the least they can do. From 2002 to 2007, fossil fuels received almost $14 billion in electricity-related tax subsides, whereas renewables received under $3 billion. From 1948 to today, nuclear energy R&D exceeded $70 billion, whereas R&D for renewables was about $10 billion. The United States has already lost the leadership it had in solar photovoltaics and wind, thanks to deep budget cuts by President Reagan and the Newt Gingrich-led Congress.

Elaboration on the politics behind the issure and cut out all “I bets.”

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