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MIT Researchers Elucidate Model for Escape of Underground Methane in Frozen Regions; Current Rate of Escape May be Much Faster Than Earlier Believed

Green Car Congress

gas hydrate accumulations in ocean sediments and permafrost—escapes. Their findings, published online 29 August in the AGU Journal of Geophysical Research , also suggest that methane trapped under the ocean may already be escaping through vents in the sea floor at a much faster rate than previously believed. Ruben Juanes. Ruben Juanes.

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Andy Grove: The U.S. must create an electric car industry - Apr. 17, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

In addition, climate change demands that we harness new, renewable sources of energy. More New York vs. Boston: Now its personal The Times ultimatum to the Globe is taking a shot at the community More Hard times on campus Even elite colleges cant escape the impact of the economic slump. And they exist. 24.17% CBS Corp 6.76

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

His people at MidAmerican have studied clean technologies like batteries and wind power for years because of the threat of climate change. The day after Fortunes visit to BYD, Oregon Gov. 20.84% Apr 17 3:57pm ET † Index Last % Change Dow Jones 8,131.33 Electric cars will be one answer. 40.40% Unisys Corporation 1.49

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