Category Archives: Book Review

Sustainable Energy: Without the hot air

Posted on June 16, 2009 by admin

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

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The Methanol Alternative

Posted on March 14, 2009 by admin

In a clear and concise review and essay, Robert Zubrin lays out the case for Methanol becoming the energy carrier for the 21st century and beyond. Zubrin, an aerospace engineer and president of Pioneer Astronautics, comments on the book,  Beyond … Continue reading →

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Review – How the Oil Addiction Started.

Posted on December 26, 2007 by admin

I think it’s fitting that I start out the first of my blog entries with a reading recommendation. In order to understand how to begin weaning yourself off of petroleum,it’s important to understand how it all started. Internal Combustion by … Continue reading →

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