By Study Finds A new fuel source has been right under our feet the entire time — and scientists are not talking about oil. Northwestern University researchers have made a revolutionary advancement in sustainable energy by developing a novel fuel cell powered entirely by microbes…
By Patrisha Antonaros A third of Americans believe severe weather events will leave their homes without power more often, compelling them to take action to protect their families over the next five years, a new survey reveals. The poll of 2,000 homeowners finds three in…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD All foods contain calories, which are units of energy. This means that all foods provide energy. However, they all do it in different ways, and some are more sustainable than others. You might perk up after your coffee and glazed donut…
By Mac Slavo A nuclear plant in Minnesota has admitted that there is a radioactive leak from the facility. The admission came on Thursday, that a nuclear power plant near Minneapolis had suffered a radioactive water spill amounting to over 1.5 million liters. Xcel Energy,…
Compiled by Patricia Burke with Sarah Aminoff of Safe Tech International (Top images source: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250284297/cobaltred) “Never in human history has there been so much suffering that generated so much profit that directly touched the lives of more people around the world.” Siddharth Kara’s new book is…
By Study Finds On Star Trek, the replicator recycles matter to create anything you could possibly desire out of thin air — from a delicious steak dinner to a simple glass of water. Now, scientists are turning science fiction into reality! A team in Switzerland…
By Patricia Burke of Safe Tech International, Image Courtesy Floris Freshman, (because we are the ones reporting the real history) In case you missed it, ‘smart meters’ were in the news again, in Maine, and Virginia. We now add a Maryland fire and company response (non-response) to…
By Patricia Burke of Safe Tech International, with Ed Friedman of Maine Coalition to Stop Smart Meters. Image Courtesy Floris Freshman “Until smart meters can dial utilities promptly and persistently, wield chainsaws, drive bucket trucks, splice lines and convince trees not to fall on power lines,…
By Amy Clair, University of Essex and Emma Baker, University of Adelaide Concerns about fuel poverty and people not being able to heat their homes adequately are not new in the UK, but these worries have been heightened by significant increases in energy costs and…
By Tyler Durden Europe’s fertilizer supply crunch continues to tighten after Yara International ASA announced Thursday that third-quarter ammonia output was slashed due to skyrocketing natural gas prices, putting more upward pressure on food inflation as the cost-of-living crisis worsens. The Norwegian producer said ammonia…
By Tyler Durden Europe is plagued with an energy crisis, and the cold season is coming ahead of schedule. The stability of the EU’s natural gas reserves now depends on a mild winter. But new weather forecasts for next week indicate that “Arctic chill will…
By Daisy Luther Imagine going to the mailbox to face the usual onslaught of bills and finding something different…something that could totally destroy life as you know it. Many Europeans are finding just that – utility bills for 1-2 months of power that work out…
By Mac Slavo Low water levels in the western states are causing a problematic crop yield. But they also impact our energy supply and push the power grid to the brink. When temperatures rise and water levels drop, the energy sector gets squeezed hard. The…
By Sara Tipton Making sure we put our safety and the safety of our family first is a priority for most. With the concern over rolling blackouts, brownouts, and power grid failure during this summer, many have turned to generators to power their homes. However,…
Political insanity succumbs to radical environmental Technocrats who are on the express train to destroy “fossil” fuels in favor of alternative energy sources that can never suffice to fuel a modern society and economic system. The only solution offered, of course, is Sustainable Development, aka…
By Sara Tipton Learning how to use thermal cooking can help reduce the use of stored fuels during emergencies. This little-known cooking hack will slow cook your meal and help maintain indoor temperatures while reducing the amount of fuel needed. During off-grid emergencies, it is…
By J.G. Martinez Access to fuel under abnormal conditions is a paramount issue. Without proper access, our mobility will be severely restricted after a disaster. Therefore, we need to consider some other alternatives to your standard tank full of gasoline. Propane, methane, or bio-gas are…
By Tyler Durden The energy crisis that is rippling through Asia and Europe could unleash electricity shortages and blackouts in the U.S., according to Bloomberg. Ernie Thrasher, CEO of Xcoal Energy & Resources LLC., told energy research firm IHS Markit that U.S. utilities quickly turn to more coal because…
By Ice Age Farmer The energy crisis is quickly becoming a food crisis: China’s harvest is faltering without electricity. Dutch are unable to heat their greenhouses, which are empty and cold. The UK’s meat production is curtailed by a lack of CO2. The world’s food…
By Tyler Durden Soaring European gas and electricity prices are getting worse by the day, forcing a vast network of Dutch greenhouses, the largest on the continent, to limit output or go entirely dark, according to Bloomberg. This could have a devastating impact on food…
