Solutions to the water energy nexus remain elusive

Solutions to the water energy nexus – the main topic of last week’s World Water Week conference in Stockholm – remain elusive.

Scotland Holds Billions of Barrels of Shale Oil, Report Says

Scotland may have billions of barrels of shale oil buried under its most densely populated areas, geologists said today.

David Cameron: UK must accept the potential of fracking

David Cameron has insisted the UK should accept fracking, claiming the controversial method of extracting gas will attract "real public support" when the benefits are explained.

Scientists bid to turn power station emissions into 'solar fuels'

Scientists in Edinburgh are working to develop technology capable of converting carbon dioxide emissions from power stations into fuel.

Storehouses for Solar Energy Can Step In When the Sun Goes Down

If solar energy is eventually going to matter— that is, generate a significant portion of the nation’s electricity — the industry must overcome a major stumbling block, experts say: finding a way to store it for use when the sun isn’t shining.

Renewable Energy – Energy for future

Introduction
Global warming and its increasing effects have shed light on the many global environmental issues. Our planet's fragile ecosystem is under attack on many fronts as a result of industrialization and our growing transportation and infrastructures. Change is needed in order to avert catastrophe, adaptation and development of alternative energy sources is absolutely necessary. Although, renewable energy will take a long time to gain popularity due to economics associated with the use of conventional fossil fuels and associated traditional habits. Nevertheless, renewable energy is the answer to reducing the effects of climate change and help save environment.