May 2009 Blog Posts (155)

Advantages/Disadvantages of PurePlay Internet Retail

Advantages: Convenience of shopping on-line with increasingly secure technologies safeguarding Internet transactions, e.g. on June 27th Visa International announced that more than 60 of the world's top Internet solutions providers combined to launch its "Visa Authenticated Payment". This will enhance the security of Internet-based payments on a global scale. This provides Visa and the consumer the same level of security in the virtual world as they have in the physical world. Pure play doesn't… Continue

Added by Margot B on May 31, 2009 at 11:29pm — No Comments

Pickens Plan Wants Your Feedback

Fellow Army members,

The one year anniversary of the Pickens Plan is right around the corner. And what an amazing year it has been!

As we continue marching forward, we’d like some feedback from you about how we’re doing and to learn more about how you’d like to be involved.

Please click here to take a short poll. Thanks for your support.

-Team… Continue

Added by Geoff Bailey on May 29, 2009 at 4:53pm — No Comments

No Summer Breaks

Click here to email your members of Congress and ask them to support HR… Continue

Added by Geoff Bailey on May 29, 2009 at 2:50pm — 1 Comment

FORD THINKS ELECTRIC.............

The article below may be one reason Ford doesn't need a TARP bailout. It's electrifying!!!!!!!!!!1

Consumers Energy Teams up with Ford Motor Co., Other Utilities on a Proposal to Promote the Use of Electric Vehicles

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Added by allen bauman on May 29, 2009 at 12:24pm — 1 Comment

ATLANTA GOES GREEN

For all our ARMY members in Atlanta, here is information about a major green event in your town this weekend.

Have fun and if you attend please report back about any interesting topics or contacts.

Atlanta's Going Green!

Join Atlanta's green community on Saturday, May 30th, 2009 and Sunday, May 31st, 2009 for the Atlanta Green Expo, a two-day sustainability event, to be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

The event will be held 10… Continue

Added by allen bauman on May 29, 2009 at 12:04pm — No Comments

Check out a new web site, http://www.mwes4u.com

Check out this new Web Site > www.mwes4u.com

Added by Michael Batten on May 29, 2009 at 11:01am — No Comments

The Case For Natural Gas Vehicles @ UVM.

The Case For Natural Gas Vehicles @ UVM was great. There was a very strong compelling case made for NGV technologies & filling stations in Vermont. The Pickens Plan was there, and is in line with this U.S. conversion to use CNG, Wind & Solar to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. H.R. 1835. Join us Burlington Vermont & Beyond.

Added by Mark Shand on May 29, 2009 at 7:07am — No Comments

MIT Wind Energy Conference

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Added by Zane Chrane on May 28, 2009 at 9:27pm — No Comments

U.S. News & World Report: Break Our Foreign Oil Addiction With Natural Gas

By T. Boone PIckens

Posted May 26, 2009

"America is at a crossroads" sounds like tired campaign rhetoric, but when it comes to energy policy, we are in the middle of the intersection.

Since July 8, 2008, when I launched the Pickens Plan to reduce our escalating dependence on foreign oil, I have talked about that dependence as the greatest threat to our economy and our national security. Our consumption is out of whack—25 percent of the world's oil production with only… Continue

Added by Dani Lanz on May 28, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Pickens Pushes Alternative Energy In Michigan – Associated Press – 5/28/09

Pickens Pushes Alternative Energy In Michigan – Associated Press – 5/28/09

By John Flesher

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) - Texas oil magnate T. Boone Pickens is urging Michigan leaders to embrace alternative energy.

Pickens joined Gov. Jennifer Granholm in an energy discussion Thursday during the Detroit Regional Chamber's annual policy conference on Mackinac Island.

He has invested heavily in wind energy in Texas and is lobbying U.S. politicians to reduce… Continue

Added by Dani Lanz on May 28, 2009 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

Daimler (Mercedes) - Volkswagen - BYD - all going electric!

While certain forces (oil moguls?) are still pushing the (greatly causing CO2 pollution) hydrogen car (because how hydrogen is made), common sense seems to propel car makers in the direction of EVs and plug-in hybrids.

Daimler - the Mercedes-Benz Maker - just bought 10% of TESLA Motors; the price was - in Euros - in the eight-figure range. The main reason was to have access to, and develop, batteries for their coming electric cars.

Volkswagen AG is exploring options to… Continue

Added by Dr. Hans J. Kugler, PhD on May 28, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

I Attended and Commented/Presented at the EPA Public Comments Meeting: "Proposed Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases"

Seems like we've got to continue with these hearings in order to take a valid pulse of the Public concerning the EPA's attempt at regulating human-made greenhouse gases. I am all for their two findings on this. The Public will have to push this administration to do the right thing EVEN if it means some economical pain will result. The following statements by the EPA indicate how much work we've ahead of us:

Speaking before the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, EPA… Continue

Added by Solar Man on May 28, 2009 at 6:41pm — 1 Comment

The Cap and Trade tax is a bunch of crap.

Sure the earth is warming ,but it's just part of a Sun cycle. read more http://solari.com/blog

What is Electromagnetic Pollution?

TV, cell phone towers, power lines, and house appliances—while they make lives more convenient for some, they also contribute to polluting our electromagnetic atmosphere. A growing number of scientists, health care professionals, and concerned citizens argue that these invisible frequencies are responsible for a host of… Continue

Added by Thomas on May 28, 2009 at 2:34pm — No Comments

CNBC

Good Afternoon:

It is 2:50P.M. est and I saw a report about renewable energy on your show. I had just tuned in, but, I was too late too see which Congressman you were interviewing about the Solar Energy program (US Air Force Base)that Pres. Obama outlined, and the Congressman basically said that he was wrong about the abilities of these programs (1 to 3% of total possible energy needs). This was very inaccurate information for the American people! It has been proven that Renewable Energy… Continue

Added by Frank (I go by "Scott") on May 27, 2009 at 2:55pm — No Comments

USNWR: T. Boone Pickens: Break Our Foreign Oil Addiction With Natural Gas

T. Boone Pickens: Break Our Foreign Oil Addiction With Natural Gas

By T. Boone PIckens

Posted May 26, 2009

"America is at a crossroads" sounds like tired campaign rhetoric, but when it comes to energy policy, we are in the middle of the intersection.

Since July 8, 2008, when I launched the Pickens Plan to reduce our escalating dependence on foreign oil, I have talked about that dependence as the greatest threat to our economy and our national security. Our… Continue

Added by Renee Klink on May 27, 2009 at 2:38pm — No Comments

New Article by Boone

http://www.usnews.com/articles/opinion/2009/05/26/t-boone-pickens-break-our-foreign-oil-addiction-with-natural-gas.html

Added by V. H. Hammontree, D. Min. on May 27, 2009 at 12:51pm — 2 Comments

1st Anniversary of the Pickens Plan Announcement

While there are certainly many activities and specific events taking place throughout the nation all year long (many now related to energy issues), perhaps we all should take a moment on July 8th to celebrate the creation of this unifying project, called the Pickens Plan by it's founder. Without this visionary's efforts, we still would be languishing in 1970's wishful thinking. So make sure that on this date you send a heartfelt thanks to Mr. Pickens for beginning this road to energy freedom,… Continue

Added by Mark Hedtke on May 27, 2009 at 10:58am — 1 Comment

Climate Change Symposium: Paint the World White

US Energy Secretary Steven Chu warned Tuesday there was no silver bullet for tackling climate change, and said a range of measures should be introduced. The Nobel laureate in physics called for a "new revolution" in energy generation to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The Obama administration wanted to paint roofs an energy-reflecting white. It was a geo-engineering scheme that was "completely benign" and would keep buildings cooler and reduce energy use from air conditioning, as well as… Continue

Added by Lawrence Murray on May 27, 2009 at 9:42am — 1 Comment

8th International Social Communication Cinema Conference 2009 selected a documentary on establishing the first Small and Medium Forest Enterprise (SMFE) in India by Susanta Biswas

The Government of India as a part of its state planning under the eleventh plan is promoting Small and Medium Enterprise to enhance the rural income and ensure rural development. National Afforestation and Eco-development Board as a working body of Ministry of Environment and Forests, is facilitating Joint Forest Management Committees for their sustenance by implementing seven Small and Medium Forest Enterprise pilot projects through its Regional Centres in seven different… Continue

Added by SUSANTA BISWAS on May 27, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Nothing impossible : CO2 in fuel

http://news.fr.msn.com/environnement/article.aspx?cp-documentid=147467601

AFP - jeudi 21 mai 2009, 22h11

USA: prête à transformer le CO2 en essence, start-up cherche partenaires

Une société californienne qui se dit en mesure de transformer le dioxyde de carbone en essence a annoncé jeudi qu'elle était à la recherche de partenaires pour bâtir sa première usine pilote.

"Notre partenaire peut être quiconque produit beaucoup de CO2: une centrale à charbon, une cimenterie,… Continue

Added by Sophareth Camsonne on May 26, 2009 at 5:19pm — No Comments