Agribusiness Chief Declares Organic Food Bad for Planet
greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com — When Michael Mack, the chief executive of Syngenta, a Swiss agribusiness giant that makes pesticides and seeds, hears people say that organic food is better for the planet, he has one response: "Au contraire." According to Mac, “Organic food is not only not better for the planet, It is categorically worse.” (Submitted by hbyrne) More...
Ponzi Schemes Go Green
greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com — Federal regulators have accused four people and two companies of using bogus claims about “green initiatives” to entice more than 300 investors into what was really a $30 million Ponzi scheme. “The only green these promoters seemed interested in was investors’ money,” said Don Hoerl, director of the commission’s Denver office. (Submitted by hbyrne) More...
The first solar-powered oil field?
greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com — BrightSource Energy will be installing thousands of solar panels that will help produce steam to power a Chevron oil field in California. It won't power the field at all times but will significantly reduce the use of harmful fuels. (Submitted by IsraGeek) More...
Iceland Debates the Limits of Geothermal
greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com — The tiny nation of Iceland is often cited as a model for the world in its use of renewable energy. Virtually all of its electricity comes from dams or geothermal power plants. But some Icelanders are questioning just how long the renewable power can last, because 80% of Iceland’s electricity goes to heavy industry, mainly three big aluminum plants. (Submitted by naturalpapa) More...
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