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The Geology of Beer
The enjoyment of a glass of beer may be received by many senses: the sight may be attracted first by the clarity of a pale ale or the rich creamy head of a stout. As the glass is raised to the lips the aroma of...
When You Spill the Beans Sometimes It’s Safer Not To Collect Them
Ever heard the saying “Two wrongs don’t make a right”? Well, according to environmental research and analysis, this saying may prove to be quite inappropriate for all in this day and age; all who live under the UV shelter of the ozone. The ozone layer,...
GEOLOGY OF WINE
Geology can be important for the growers of grapes for wines; it can be ignored by the consumer. Most of the arguments for the importance of ‘terroir’, which includes geology, have been along the lines: ‘‘this wine has one flavour that wine has another flavour,...
BRACE YOURSELVES, CONFLICT IS COMING
As east Africa braces itself to reap in the benefits of the newly found oil resources, side-deals will brew an unwelcome distraction when it comes to who will benefit the most.
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IS NOT 100% “CLEAN ENERGY”
Geothermal power plant emissions are negligible compared to those of fossil fuel combustion-based power plants.
The Future of Oil is in Shale
The entire shale fracking endeavour began as a somewhat quixotic, patriotic ambition within fledgling federal energy research programs. Scientists had long understood the geology of shales and knew there was gas to be had But everyone assumed it was unreachable.
The China story
Despite strong growth in domestic production, Chinese import dependence has been growing fast, prompting the formulation of a “two-way strategy” predicated on expanded investment in exploration and production capacity in China; and on outward foreign direct investment (FDI) in mine production and, failing that, long-term...
What if trees could generate electricity?
Solar Botanic is a Netherland based company developing electricity generating trees harnessing energy from wind and solar radiations.