Nuclear energy is toxic
(The Times of India: Tue, 20 Nov) Amidst the chest-thumping over signing the Indo-US nuclear deal, we have turned a blind eye to the dangers of nuclear energy. We are celebrating our success in persuading the US to rescind its earlier sanctions against India.

Report slams plans for new coal-fired plants
(Reno Gazette-Journal: Wed, 21 Nov) Nevada would benefit on many levels from investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy rather than new coal-fired power plants, according to an analysis backed by coal plant foes, environmentalists and alternative energy companies. The ECONorthwest report, commissioned by groups supporting the Nevada Clean Energy Campaign, warns of dire environmental and economic risks if the coal-fired ...

Alternative Energy Committee starts new, higher wind strength tests
(The Standard-Times: Fri, 16 Nov) DARTMOUTH — Using the Russell's Mills Road landfill for a location, and UMass Amherst's Renewable Energy Research Laboratory's Sound Detection and Ranging Device for a tool, the Alternative Energy Committee will be conducting a new wind speed study...