Sustainable energy: keeping the score. Part 2: The role of sun and wind
In part 1 we have shown the potential of biomass. We will now deal with sun and water as sources of renewable energy. We will give an estimate of the … Read more
Sustainable energy, keeping the score. Part 1: The role of biomass
After a few decades of research and development a halfway score is meaningful and, on headlines, very well feasible. For various reasons wind and biomass are showing their limits. Solar … Read more
Respectful treatment of the complexity of biomass
Many scientists from the molecular sciences, like chemists and biotechnologists, regard the use of biomass for energy production almost as a capital sin. It would be equal to burning down … Read more
Beyond food/fuel: let the chemical sector be a partner in the fight against hunger
World food reserves are very low. Reserves now amount to two months; strategic oil reserves amount to at least three months. Such low reserves are made possible by major achievements … Read more