Solar quiet spell like the one now looming cooled climate in the past The research flies counter to theories offered by carbon-alarmist climate scientists, who contend that a solar minimum this century would have little effect. An abrupt cooling in Europe together with an increase in humidity and particularly in … Read more on Register

Wind farms may have warming effect: research LONDON (Reuters) – Large wind farms might have a warming effect on the local climate, research in the United States showed on Sunday, casting a shadow over the long-term sustainability of wind power. Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from … Read more on Baltimore Sun

ASU, SRP partner to make solar a secure power source "We have to look, as the (electrical) loads become more concentrated, especially with solar, when the sun passes over, we have a cycling effect," he said. "Different solar units are dropping in and out. It could have an impact on how we distribute … Read [...]

Farmer warms up to solar energy Though the Guentzel farm will remain hooked up to the conventional power grid, the 20 kilowatt solar system will provide the farm with all its power needs — and then some. Any excess energy can be sold back to Xcel, in effect turning the sun into a … Read [...]

A flight of competent cuisine at Red Parrot Asian Bistro By Richard Gorelick, The Baltimore Sun The Red Parrot is far from the first restaurant in Baltimore to mix Asian cuisines on its menu. But it might be setting a giddy new standard. The cuisines keep coming — and never seem to stop. Read more [...]