N Korea's mineral resources reportedly worth >$52B. In 30 years, could be largest mining industry in world. Goldman says a united Korea GDP could exceed France, Germany and possibly Japan. China will end up controlling it. Seoul is 2nd largest metro area in world. 25M. N Korea has 700-ship navy, largest sub fleet in world and 1,650 military aircraft. Reports they've tested "super EMP weapon". And if Koreans don't mourn properly, they and family could be shipped to prison camp. What a world.
We Energies (Wisc El Power) 162MW wind farm - largest in Wisc - turned on yesterday. BWEN towers, Vestas 1.8MW turbines. Year and half to build. $363M. We E now building 50MW biomass-fueled plant. '13 completion. That will put them in compliance with Wisc RES - 10% renewables by '15.
EPA issued rule limiting mercury emissions. EPA director recently on Dr. Oz: $1 spent on controlling pollution saves $20-$30 in health, other costs. Too bad for biz, but they have to come up with that $1.
In just 1 generation, evolution can render captive salmon unable to perform well in wild. Viagra needed?
Western Great Lakes gray wolves have more than recovered from endangered status. Keep an eye on the kids.
Whooping cranes spotted in W NC for 1st time. (Endangered).
Japan says decommissioning damaged reactors could take 40 years. I guess that's 1 reason why we're still leary of nuclear power. Very expensive.
Ameren seeking license renewal for MO nuke plant.
BP now out of solar biz. Well, they sure had a great ad campaign for awhile, huh?
Germany's Solar Millenium filed for "insolvency". 2.25GW in pipeline.
JASO hit 18.5% efficiency in production.
Abengoa temporarily shutting down ethanol plants in Kan and NM. Their 2 smallest. "Market conditions." US eth futures hit 12-month low ~$2.09/gal.
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