Month November 2008

Rocks that store CO2

Scientists have discovered that peridotite, a rock found on the surface of the planet in some areas and which is occurs hugely underground, can naturally store CO2 permanently. CO2 could be piped underground where peridotite would turn it into limestone…

Old railroad ties and utility poles into energy

Koppers is the largest US manufacturer of railroad ties and utility poles. Disposal of old poles and ties, which are creosote-soaked, is not a problem for them. They’ve been converting them into energy since 1988 at their biomass plant. Not…

US automakers close to collapse

“Back to Detroit” by Wayne Kramer It’s a hard wind blows through the buildings and empty lots As the corner of Michigan and 31st waits in ruin And the echoes of happy shoppers faded long, long, long ago Back when…

Pass the popcorn. It’s wingnut war

By Joe the Plumber’s hammer, by the sons of Wasilla, you shall be avenged. Redstate has declared war against the traitorous infidels from the Land of McCain, those who have besmirched the name of the Palin Goddess. I’m ordering extra…