Alternative Fuels

May 10, 2014 By Miyako Yerick Leave a Comment

20 Under 20 “Stop Out”

Filed Under: Alternative Fuels, Electricity Production, Energy Production, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy

Eden Full was 19 when she “stopped out” of Princeton University. She had received a Thiel Fellowship which offered her $100,000 to drop out of school for a two year fellowship to pursue an entrepreneurial project. The fellowship is offered to 20 students under 20 years old. Full was a… read more

May 4, 2014 By Joshua Bartlett Leave a Comment

Emissions Reductions in the Transportation Sector in the EU

Filed Under: Alternative Fuels, Biogas, Efficiency, Freight, HDVs, Renewable Fuels, Transport, Transport Infrastructure

The European Union accounted for 22% of overall transportation sector emissions, placing it second behind the United States which has a 29% share (Ibid). Transport emissions reductions are a challenge in Europe, as they have been a proven leader in emissions reduction strategies across the board. Ridership on public transportation… read more

January 3, 2014 By Joshua Bartlett Leave a Comment

Hydraulic Fracturing and the Energy Future of Europe

Filed Under: Alternative Fuels, Coal, Energy Exports, Energy Production, European Union, Foreign Investment, Natural Gas, Nuclear Energy Tagged With: coal, Coal Exports, Coal Produciton, European Union, shale gas

The issue of hydraulic fracturing is revealing deep divisions in the European Union. While many of the rich nations of Western Europe have all shunned the practice, the poorer countries of Eastern Europe are in favor of it. The debate is revealing deep rifts in the power structure of the… read more

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