Monthly Archives: March 2013

Making the deserts bloom

Posted on March 18, 2013 by blueberrytalk

Pentagon weapons-maker finds method for cheap, clean water (Reuters) – A defense contractor better known for building jet fighters and lethal missiles says it has found a way to slash the amount of energy needed to remove salt from seawater, … Continue reading →

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Greening the Planet

Posted on March 14, 2013 by blueberrytalk

A short talk by Matt Ridley. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=S-nsU_DaIZE  

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Unending energy – methane hydrates

Posted on March 13, 2013 by blueberrytalk

Those worried about “sustainable energy” can breathe easier. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/03/12/japan-tries-to-unlock-the-worlds-biggest-source-of-carbon-based-fuel/ http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2013/03/japan-taps-methane-hydrate-fro.html  

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Turning deserts green

Posted on March 9, 2013 by blueberrytalk

…and the sequestration of CO2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=vpTHi7O66pI  

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