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Does China’s Rare Earth’s Monopoly Imperil Clean Energy?
The minerals known as rare earths are likely the most important, but least understood factor in our transition to a low-carbon, clean-energy future. But, China dominates worldwide rare earth supplies and production, and their monopoly could corner the world economy. energyNOW! chief correspondent Tyler Suiters explores how U.S. dependence on China’s rare earths could affect our energy future and high-tech lifestyles.
SF Underground Market Undone By County Health Department
ForageSF’s Underground Market has brought together hundreds of passionate players in the flavor game–the supportive community of creators, makers, eaters, and enjoyers sees 50 new vendor applications each month. Now, with more members than the health department can snap a latex glove at, they are saying “cease and desist”.
Solar Stocks Suck but Solar Power Growth Rocks — What’s Up?
Solar power is growing like hardly anything else, in the U.S. and around the world. Solar costs are dropping like crazy and that trend is expected to continue (as it has for decades). But solar stocks are struggling.
The Rise of Solar Powered Penitentiaries
Correctional facilities are architectural blips on expansive tracts of federal property, turning these barren prison outposts into solar powered penitentiaries is a win-win. Each developed project helps states to meet renewable energy requirements, while providing inmates with marketable skills, which may help reduce recidivism.
Solar Leader BrightSource Energy Going Public
BrightSource, one of the world’s leading solar power startups, is going public.
