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Retired Oil CEO speaks out …

October 17th, 2007 · Comments Off on Retired Oil CEO speaks out …

Over at EuroTribune, Starvid has a discussion of Jim Buckbee, the retired CEO’s recent OPED re energy issues.  Some key points: Oil Sands:  The oil sands are flavour of the month and their story is certainly beguiling. But I think the reality is that developing the oil sands is going to be difficult. For example, […]

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Tags: peak oil

Home Decoration as Innovative Energy Option: A Report from the Solar Decathlon

October 17th, 2007 · 3 Comments

Well, the Decathlon is underway, with 20 innovative teams fighting for victory as the best solar home to grace the Mall in Washington, DC.  Today, the first event was judged.  The Germans (Darmstadt) are leading the pack, with 209.206 points.  Far, far behind them, in second place, the University of Maryland with 208.872 points.  (e.g., […]

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