Japan:
¶ Increasing numbers of Japanese are embracing geothermal energy, a power source most rejected in the past. [Greener Ideal]
¶ A study of butterflies in the Fukushima area shows high percentages with genetic damage. Over 50% in the third generation of those studied showed damage from the Fukushima Disaster. [Power Engineering]
¶ Canvassing public opinion on the future of nuclear power, the Japanese government has so far received over 50,000 comments. Usually 1,000 is considered a high number of responses. [The Japan Times]
World:
¶ The government of Scotland says the goal of meeting 100% of current energy demand with renewable sources by 2020 is achievable. [Power Engineering]
… Solar power is becoming a popular money-saving option for home owners in sunny Scotland. [Scotsman]
US:
¶ The State of Alaska hopes 50 percent of its energy will be renewable by 2025. [KTVA CBS 11 News Alaska]
¶ Nevada’s first wind farm is operational and is generating power commercially. It is rated at about 150 megawatts. [Melodika.net]
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