How Many Years Do You Have Left?

Click here to answer 13 questions in the expectancy calculator to see how many years you are likely to have left.  This was developed by Northwestern Mutual Life.

UK Perspective on the Thorium Molten Salt Reactor

Stuart Nathan of the UK's The Engineer gives his perspective on the viability of Kirk Sorensen's idea of developing a thorium breeder reactor based on the molten salt design pioneered by Alvin Weinberg at Oak Ridge back in the 1960s.

Solar Outbursts Could Wreck Civilization

Here is something to worry about for which we can do absolutely nothing to prevent.

Solar Industry Anxious Over Defective Panels

With the collapse of soil panel prices, some solar voltaic companies began to cut corners to save money leading to a significant increase in defective solar panels.  The longevity of solar panels is something I've always considered to be a key factor in long-term viability of affordable power from solar energy.  I guess its time for an organization like Consumer's Report to jump in and start testing panels and identify the junk.

New Energy Era Forum 2012 - Farewell Petroleum, Hail Carboleum

New Energy Era Forum 2012 - Prof... by LocalCampus
Interesting talk given by Prof. Austin Darragh of Ireland with an emphasis on biological systems and energy.

New Energy Era Forum 2012 - Chris Sanders

New Energy Era Forum 2012 - Chris Sanders... by LocalCampus

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