When thinking of ways to help kick our petroleum addiction, it’s hard not to be thinking of the Middle East and their grip on the World’s energy supply. Sheiks pump oil, we pay for it, sheiks get rich and powerful. Some sheiks use the funds to bolster Taliban-ese societies that oppress their people and help [...]
I was reading a blog post today about “wind belts” that extract energy from wind blown across belts. Remember when you made a whistle by blowing across a piece of grass held between your fingers? The energy that generated the whistling noise is the same energy they are harnessing here. Take a look and let [...]
David Mackay’s new book is a great resource for preparing for life after petroleum. Read Mapawatt’s review of the book. You can buy it on Amazon or download it for free. Sustainable Energy – Without the Hot Air
