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- Gore's latest attention-getting challenge: Eliminate fossil fuels as an electricity source by 2018
- Gore's latest attention-getting challenge: Eliminate fossil fuels as an electricity source by 2018Infogreat info...to bad most want to stay on the bandwagon...politically correct view...passing the LIE around...then understanding Global Warming is a political tools to keep those we dont want in power to stay there.RE: Gore's latest attention-getting challenge: Eliminate...
- Tags: global warming, foreign oil, attention-getting challenge, latest attention-getting challenge, oil, Gore, dependence, fossil fuel
- Discussion threads 2008-07-18
- Oil climbs peak, economies plumb depressions and the future will not imitate the past
- Oil climbs peak, economies plumb depressions and the future will not imitate the pastResponseJust a few thoughts:No, we cannot drill our way out of the current situation, but we can drill to give us the time to make a switch to other energy sources. Besides, we will still need...
- Tags: electrical need, Peak Oil
- Discussion threads 2008-07-01
- Oil climbs peak, economies plumb depressions and the future will not imitate the past
- To maintain any modicum of modern life countries and individuals will increasingly turn to electricity generated from renewable sources. There is no way to dramatically increase the world's oil production, now or in some dreamy future. All the major fossil fuels will be in declining supply by 2025...
- Tags: Oil, Coal, Energy, Fossil Fuel, Chris Nelder, Nelder, IEA, U235, Corporate Communications, Telecom & Utilities, Marketing, Harry Fuller
- Blog posts 2008-07-01
- There'a zero-emission car now, but you can't have one. BTW: the Pres doesn't wanna hear you "squawk" about gasoline prices.
- There'a zero-emission car now, but you can't have one. BTW: the Pres doesn't wanna hear you "squawk" about gasoline prices.Talk to the elbow...Please add me to the list of people who don't want to hear whining about higher gas prices. No, I don't like having to pay more...
- Tags: ANWR, hydrogen car, Pre, gasoline price
- Discussion threads 2008-06-16
- Crude oil: OPEC cartel? Speculation? Unlimited demand?
- I am not sure there is a simple explanation for what's happening with crude oil prices. As with any unprecedented run-up in price on anything from Enron stock to tulip futures, there is always a mix of greed, speculation, widespread fear or eagerness, supply issues, etc. Please note...
- Tags: OPEC, Alternative Energy, Oil, Price, Harry Fuller
- Blog posts 2008-06-06
- In all fairness: here's concise statement of the drill-more-oil position
- In all fairness: here's concise statement of the drill-more-oil positionI've always respected George WillEven when we disagree. Now your job is to tell us why he's wrong.Truly amazingly short sightedYou're in your bedroom, your wife has hollered outside for help because in the background your house is on fire,...
- Tags: concise statement, fairness, oil
- Discussion threads 2008-06-05
- Grumpy old man gets happy--how can this be? Isn't the U.S. economy hopelessly doomed?
- Grumpy old man gets happy--how can this be? Isn't the U.S. economy hopelessly doomed?Just a couple frivilous commentsI agree with you for the most part.Now to the criticisms: Not all USAmericans are "yanks."You should also listen to some of your fellow ZDNet bloggers and use Firefox and its built-in...
- Tags: Government, Financial services, oil, Grumpy Old Man
- Discussion threads 2008-06-05
- Holy power supply, batman, how soon does crude oil hit $150 per barrel?
- Holy power supply, batman, how soon does crude oil hit $150 per barrel?I don't get it, there are plenty of rich oilfields!Iraq is very rich in oil. I can't understand why we just won't confiscate some of the oilfields or just start drilling there until the people of Iraq pay...
- Tags: power supply, biofuel, oil
- Discussion threads 2008-05-21
- How artificial is the crude oil price? Have we passed peak oil?
- How artificial is the crude oil price? Have we passed peak oil?What's wrong with walking to workAlthough I accept that "nobody wants to sit in the dark" the notion that "nobody wants to walk to work" is ridiculous.It is the car addiction of countries like USA that has led...
- Tags: Self-Interest, Oil Prices, oil
- Discussion threads 2008-05-12
- How artificial is the crude oil price? Have we passed peak oil?
- Here's a map that purports to show how much oil there is in North America and that the supply far exceeds the demand. This website argues greed is driving the high oil price, not shortage. Wait a minute, isn't greed the heart and soul of a free makret...
- Tags: Oil, Petroleum, Clean Technology, Harry Fuller
- Blog posts 2008-05-11
- News to know: AMD; Oil and telecommuting; Verizon's EV-DO modem; Linux
- Notable headlines: Jason O'Grady: Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modem Gallery right. Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft Live Mesh to get more competition -- from Sun News.com: AMD revises server road map Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: How long can AMD...
- Tags: Facebook, Larry Dignan, Oil, Telecommuting, Sun Microsystems Inc., EVDO, Verizon Communications Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Linux, Modems, WiMAX, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Federal Government, 64-Bit, Microsoft Windows, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Components, Wireless, Government, Processors, Semiconductors
- Blog posts 2008-05-08
- Oil and the future of cleantech are NOT separable
- Courtesy Gordon Murray & Mohr Davidow. I recently blogged about one VC's efforts in cleantech as it relates to finding renewable replacements for petrochemicals and coal-based products. That same company, Mohr Davidow, has invested in an auto design firm. Why? Because Gordon...
- Tags: Oil, Duck, Clean Technology, Fossil Fuel, Jadoo, Oil Pit, Harry Fuller
- Blog posts 2008-05-04
- Canada caught on its own tar baby. Tar sand investments now a dead duck?
- Canada caught on its own tar baby. Tar sand investments now a dead duck?Editing.There are many spelling errors and a missing link at the bottom of this article.Oil is messyThis is story is why China will become an even bigger superpower.Everything with them is a business transaction. They don't...
- Tags: own tar baby, tar baby, investment, duck, dead duck, oil
- Discussion threads 2008-05-01
- Texas oilman strikes blow for wind, predicts ever higher oil prices
- Texas oilman strikes blow for wind, predicts ever higher oil prices$5.00/gal!The Arabs will not stop until we are paying $5! http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.comMake Them Sick; Then Sell Them The MedicineIt seems suspicious that a "texas oilman" who has control of oil, and therefore is a beneficiary of high oil prices would want...
- Tags: Gas Prices, oil, environmentalist
- Discussion threads 2008-04-27
- Texas oilman strikes blow for wind, predicts ever higher oil prices
- T. Boone Pickens has made a little money in the oil business. According to Forbes in 2007 Pickens was one of the 117th richest people in America, worth about $3 bills, in as in billions. That's only about one-fourth of what he reportedly intends to invest in wind...
- Tags: Oil, Texas, T. Boone Pickens, Harry Fuller
- Blog posts 2008-04-27
- Forget gold prices, or $100 oil--it's a coal day in hell
- Forget gold prices, or $100 oil--it's a coal day in hellWhat's all this..."We are used to heavy duty crude prices" crap?We are HARDLY used to it. The artificially inflated crude prices are driving this country into one hell of a recession, and worse yet, is driving up inflation as...
- Tags: Nothing, coal, coal day, crude price, oil
- Discussion threads 2008-03-21
- Alternative energy? BIG investment, as we've been predicting. Teensy compared to Big Oil
- Four major components of the alternative energy industry are expanding rapidly. They continue to garner ever more investment. A new market study shows major year-to-year investment growth for biofuels, wind power, solar photovoltaics, and fuel cells. A study by Clean Edge shows the sector's investment cachet and...
- Tags: Oil Company, Asset, Alternative Energy, Oil, Exxon Mobil Corp., Investment, Asset Management, Operational Planning, Business Operations, Harry Fuller
- Blog posts 2008-03-21
- Big Day for Big Oil, and Way to Future Profits Seems Well-lubed
- The price of crude is cruising, and it's not on cruise control, it's on blast-off. A record high on Tuesday and perhaps another one today. Not only is the Federal Reserve priming the pump, they threw gas on the flames. Not to be outdone, China's decided...
- Tags: China, Oil, Petroleum, Telecom & Utilities, Harry Fuller
- Blog posts 2008-03-12
- It's cool to be crude
- MONDAY UPDATE Gold and oil prices climbing higher to begin the week. Shock and awe prevail in the markets. As the dollar continues to drop in comparative value under the U.S.'s alleged "strong dollar" policies, many commdities like gold, platinum and oil are...
- Tags: Oil, Dollar, Currency & Foreign Exchange, Finance, Harry Fuller
- Blog posts 2008-03-02
- Exxon v. Venezuela and you're the loser in this battle
- Exxon v. Venezuela and you're the loser in this battleIs this ZDNET or Meet the Press?I thought that ZDNET was about computers and technology. Are you folks so lazy that you need to report on oil and politics?I can read this crap on CNN or Fox, I don't need...
- Tags: oil, Hugo, Exxon Mobil Corp.
- Discussion threads 2008-02-11
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