Professor Mark Z. Jacobson of Stanford University and his colleague Mark Delucchi from UC Davis say that 100 % of the world’s energy needs can be met by renewable energy sources using existing technologies. Besides, shifting to a new energy infrastructure that relies solely on alternative energies is not only possible using existing technologies but [...]
The Tokyo Tower - one of the many landmarks of the Japanese capital - is the bright highlight of Tokyo’s breathtaking night skyline. When I took this photo from the Tokyo World Trade Center in June of 2009, I was inspired by the amazing atmosphere of the city. The endless concrete jungle with over 35 [...]
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The recent surge of the U.S. dollar against other major currencies - most notably the euro due to Greece’s financial woes - could potentially be severely damaging to the American economy.
The strengthening of the dollar is obviously not accompanied by a strenghtening of the overall economy. Unemployment is still at 9.7%, President Obama just recently proposed his $ [...]
Just recently it became public that Chinese officials refused to authorize Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machines of China to purchase Hummer from GM.
It is quite revealing to see how actively China is trying to become a leader in the green energy technology business. Tengzhong might have faced some difficulties and financial risks had the takeover [...]
