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Albert Einstein’s theory of special relativity, proposed in 1905, states that nothing in the universe can travel faster than the speed of light in a vacuum. But researchers at the CERN lab near Geneva have announced that they had recorded subatomic particles travelling faster than the speed of light, the Telegraph reported. If the findings [...]
China has admitted that the Three Gorges Dam has created a range of major problems that need solving quickly. Top leaders say the project has led to environmental problems and issues involving relocating 1.3m people. The Three Gorges is the world’s largest dam and could have cost up to $40bn. This appears to be the [...]
Renewable sources of energy are and will be a vital part of the mix of energy resources in our state’s future. But are they a magic bullet for the state’s energy future? Consider the options: * Solar energy There is enough solar energy falling on the Earth’s surface to fulfill even our wildest projections of [...]
The world can weather a spike in oil prices, US president Barack Obama said, as Saudi Arabia offered some respite to fears over Middle East oil supplies by indicating it can cover export cuts resulting from Libya’s civil war. After a surge in Brent oil prices to 2.5 year highs near $120 a barrel, South [...]
THE global appetite for energy is likely to swell far more rapidly than available supply in coming decades as oil production hits a plateau and emerging markets see rampant economic growth, Royal Dutch Shell has said. The oil giant predicts that by 2050 world energy demand may have tripled compared with 2000 levels, based on [...]
A short-term victory for polar bears came from the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Thursday, but outraged local leaders said the ruling would cost jobs. Royal Dutch Shell said it has put off plans to drill off Alaska’s coast this year after the EPA ordered further study on the impact. “Despite our best efforts, critical [...]
Private investments in G-20 clean power projects could total $2.3 trillion by the end of the decade, according to a report released today by The Pew Charitable Trusts. Massive energy demand and strong clean energy policies will drive investment to Asia, led by China and India. However, by adopting such policies, every G-20 member has [...]