Franz Nahrada

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The Post Carbon Manifesto

http://postcarbon.org/manifesto "Our 21st century dependence on 20th century hydrocarbon energy (fossil fuels) is the root of all the economic and environmental threats we face. Individually, each of these challenges would test us. Their combined force will reshape our planet and society in unimaginable ways. All of the debts for society's century-long industrial fiesta are coming due at the same time. We have no choice but to transition to a woContinue

Added by Franz Nahrada on April 1, 2009 at 9:10pm — No Comments

Ernest and Young published study on renewables

Very informative and also slightly critical on the European Unions Renewables Directive. http://www.ey.com/Global/assets.nsf/International/Industry_Utilities_A_new_era_for_renewables_in_Europe/$file/Industry_Utilities_A_new_era_for_renewables_in_Europe.pdf on page 10 there is an overview of large utility players st… Continue

Added by Franz Nahrada on January 18, 2009 at 9:24am — No Comments

Swiss initiative to foster new communication concepts against nuclear energy

Never Again Nuclear Energy - is the name of a swiss iniative that started a competition for the best communication concept to counter the growing momentum for nuclear energy. The winner gets paid in ecologically soundly produced electricity! The competition will close in May. http://www.nwa-schweiz.ch/Wettbewerb.98.0.html#c474 Continue

Added by Franz Nahrada on January 18, 2009 at 8:21am — 9 Comments

Formulating integral visions for 2009

Here are two contributions to a larger image of a positive future from the USA: New Urbanists calling for retooling the industry and New Vista is creating a scheme of Rectangular Villages (oh how I hate these grids anyway). at least interesting! Continue

Added by Franz Nahrada on December 21, 2008 at 10:38am — 2 Comments

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