From COP15 to Triple15
Editorial
Pollution: A silent killer on the loose
Contamination is not only threatening climate but also human health – today pollution is one of the main causes of death worldwide. Using renewable en...
Just good green business
The financial arguments for using renewable energy are getting stronger and stronger.
Finding the perfect balance of supply and demand
Various forces are combining to change the way our electricity is produced and sold: the rapid growth of renewable energy, more market-based competiti...
“Stealth turbines” promise to reduce radar problems
A world-leading Vestas research project is drawing on military expertise in hiding ships and aircraft from radar to make life easier for wind farm dev...
Triggering energy security
Militaries around the world are on the cutting edge of being green, and it shouldn’t be surprising. Renewable energy offers security solutions as wel...
Not in my backyard
The ghost of NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) appears around many wind power projects. Yet, all energy sources have their negative side-effects on local res...
Russia, an energy colossus with plenty of wind
Despite being a heavy weight energy producer, Russia is also counting on wind for furnishing its future power needs.
Turbines attract tourists
Around the world there are attractions, festivals, tours and centres dedicated to wind power. The gigantic turbines are drawing the interest of many p...
Wildlife: Safe at sea
The rapid growth of offshore wind farms calls for environmental impact assessments to protect the interests of marine life. Studies so far show wind t...
COP15: Success or failure?
The UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen did not produce a global binding deal on cutting carbon emissions as many had hoped for. Some consider ...