DOE’s Non-Performance On Permanent Storage Of Spent Nuclear Fuel Costs Billions

As the U.S. electric industry is contemplating building new nuclear power plants for the first time in decades, the industry continues to be faced with uncertainty regarding the ultimate long-term disposal solution for the nation’s spent nuclear fuel.

The Simpsons Go Atomic (funny)

Joe Mohr Cartoon: McCain’s Vision for Renewable Energy

Another funny one from Red, Green, and Blue’s resident cartoonist, Joe Mohr [originally published at RGB on June 21, 2008]

EIA Predicts 50% Increase in World Energy Consumption by 2030

[Originally published at Red, Green, and Blue] World marketed energy consumption is projected to increase by 50 percent from 2005 to 2030, according to a new report from the United States Energy Information Agency. Total energy demand in non-OECD countries is projected to increase by 95 percent, while OECD countries are expected to increase consumption [...]