Fueling The World

The Science of Climate Change

Tim Roth — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 05:55:57 +0000

For detailed disscussion on the science of climate change, check out the science blog Atoms to Zebras

Not only will you learn a lot about the science of climate change, you can read about present-day Stone Age tribes untouched by modern civilization, why drinking moderate amounts of wine may be good for your health, and other wonders of the pale blue dot called Earth.

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Posted by Tim Roth, author of the political blog Think Anew and Act Anew

Green Economic Stimulus

Tim Roth — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 05:37:24 +0000

In most of my articles for this blog, I’ve focused on the environmental and geopolitical reasons why we need a green revolution. One aspect that I have yet to mention is the enormous economic benefit that a green revolution will fuel. Ironically, many critics of green policy proposals claim these policies will stifle the economy when actually such measures will provide much needed economic stimulus.

The Apollo Alliance (named in the spirit of President John F. Kennedy’s ambitious goal of the Apollo manned missions to the moon) is a group that put together a $300 billion policy proposal for another moon-shot: a green America.

According to studies by the non-partisan Perryman Group, the Apollo Alliance’s ambitious and very achievable plan would have the following benefits:

1. Add more than 3.3 million jobs to the economy

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Posted by Tim Roth, author of the political blog Think Anew and Act Anew

Humans are “very likely” causing global warming

Tim Roth — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 04:53:42 +0000

“Friday, 2 February 2007 may go down in history as the day when the question mark was removed from the question of whether climate change has anything to do with human activities” — Achim Steiner, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) [1]

In an important report published yesterday in Paris, France the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) declared that human are “very likely” a cause of global warming. While this isn’t exactly breaking news, what is significant is that in a 2001 report the IPCC said humans are “likely” a cause of global warming. In more concrete terms, the IPCC definition for likely is a 66-90% probability. This means the probabilty of a human effect is now greater than 90%. [2]

Another interesting paragraph of the IPCC Executive Summary read the following:
“The observed widespread warming of the atmosphere and ocean, together with ice mass loss, support the conclusion that it is extremely unlikely that global climate change of the past fifty years can be explained without external forcing, and very likely that it is not due to known natural causes alone.” [3]

Other highlights from the IPCC report:
1. By the end of the century, temperatures will probably rise 1.8-4C (3.2-7.2F) and could possible rise between 1.1-6.4C (2-11.5F)
2. Sea level likely to go up by 28-43 cm (11-16 inches)
3. By the second half of the century, Arctic sea ice will disappear entirely during the summer months.
4. Eleven of the last 12 years are some of the warmest on record
5. Changes in weather patterns will lead to longer and more intense droughts, heatwaves, and tropical storms.

The IPCC will release a full report later this year and will release reports on how to adapt to climate change and suggestions towards reducing greenhouse gases. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Posted by Tim Roth, author of the political blog Think Anew and Act Anew

Sources:
1. “Analysis: Through the climate window” by Richard Black, BBC News
2. “Humans blamed for climate change” by Richard Black, BBC News
3. IPCC report (PDF), released on February 2, 2007

The first 100 hours

Tim Roth — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:07:38 +0000

As Speaker of House Nancy Pelosi promised, the new Democratic House voted Thursday to reverse billions of dollars in subsidies to oil companies. This move was part of the “first 100 hours” agenda to kick off the 110th Congress in the House of Representatives. While the bill passed by a vote of 264-163, the bill has two major hurdles: a narrow Democratic majority in the Senate and possibly the veto pen of President Bush.

Obviously this kind of legislation has a huge impact for the alternative energy sector, so stay tuned for further legislative updates.

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Posted by Tim Roth, author of the political blog Think Anew and Act Anew

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Delaware E85 Fueling Stations

Erik — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:43:55 +0000

Currently there are no E85 Gas Stations in the state of Delaware. Check back to see if any arrive or if any are planned for Delaware.

Connecticut E85 Fueling Stations

Erik — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:43:03 +0000

Currently there are no E85 Gas Stations in Connecticut. Check back to see if stations are planned or will be upcomming in Connecticut.

Colorado E85 Fueling Stations

Erik — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 21:29:14 +0000

Hill Petroleum - Sinclair Oil
303-423-3446
6301 West 58th Avenue
Arvada, 80002
Public Use Gas Station

Acorn
303-344-0445
13690 E Colfax Avenue
Aurora, 80011
Public Use Gas Station

Roggen Farmers Elevator
303-644-3251
555 Colfax Avenue
Bennett, 80102
Public Use Gas Station

Acorn
970-842-3122
1041 N Colorado Avenue
Brush, 80723
Public Use Gas Station

Acorn
719-633-8423
305 S 8th Street
Colorado Springs, 80905
Public Use Gas Station

Fort Carson
Colorado Springs
Private Use Gas Station

Peterson Air Force Base
Colorado Springs
Private Use Gas Station

Barns Conoco Store
303-765-5580
295 S Broadway
Denver, 80209
Public Use Gas Station

Cenex Ampride - Agland
970-454-3391
1607 2nd Avenue
Greeley, 80631
Public Use Gas Station

Scholl Oil
970-854-3300
800 E Denver Street
Holyoke, 80734
Public Use Gas Station

Green Mountain Shell
303-989-7820
12410 W Alameda Parkway
Lakewood, 80228
Public Use Gas Station

Acorn
719-948-4537
108 Baxter Road
Pueblo, 81006
Public Use Gas Station

Acorn Travel Plaza
719-738-5733
455 US Highway 85/87
Walsenburg, 81089
Public Use Gas Station

Tomahawk Truck Stop
303-261-9677
1695 N Watkins
Watkins, 80137
Public Use Gas Station

M&M Cooperative C-Store
970-848-5479
600 E 8th Avenue
Yuma, 80759
Public Use Gas Station

California E85 Fueling Stations

Erik — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 21:13:59 +0000

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
One Cyclotron Road
Berkely
Private Use Gas Station

Vandenberg Air Force Base
1705 Air Field Road
Lompoc
Private Use Gas Station

RTC Fuel Depot - Pearson Ford
619-243-0456
4067 El Cajon Boulevard
San Diego
Public Use Fueling Station

Arkansas E85 Fueling Stations

Erik — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 21:10:54 +0000

Currently there are no Gas Stations available in Arkansas that offer E85 fuel.

Arizona E85 Fueling Stations

Erik — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 21:04:34 +0000

Arizona Department of Administration
1501 W Madison Street
Phoenix
Government Use Only

Gas City
520-439-5700
2275 Buffalo Soldier Trail
Sierra Vista
Public

Arizona Petroleum Products
520-623-4721
1015 S Cherry
Tucson
Public

University of Arizona Motor Pool
1597 E 16th Street
Tucson
Private Use Only

Loma Catalina Mart - Diamond Shamrock
520-323-2755
2075 W Ruthrauff
Tucson
Public Use Gas Station

C&T Oil Company #2
520-721-2483
8601 East Golf Links Road
Tucson
Public Use Gas Station