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September 2014

News from Energy [R]evolution, no. 5 In the field of energy, real revolution is happening. As representatives of a global environmental organization, we wish for our country and the rest of the world to step on the path towards clean and renewable energy (RES) future. Global climate change is the toughest challenge of humanity in21st Century and renewables are the most obvious solution. After first and second edition of E[R]news good feedbacks, we decided to publish new stories every month. Previous editions of Energy [R]evolution news are posted on our webpage (in Slovenian): April 2014 (#1), May 2014 (#2), June 2014 (#3), July-August 2014 (#4). In September edition you can read about new climate and health warnings from reputable institutions and weaknesses/deficiencies of nuclear power. On the other side, two myths about renewable energy are busted and there are reports about new milestones. Technology development is faster and faster, when energy experts like to emphasize their progress.

1) PROBLEMS World health organization (WHO) calls for action against climate change. Solutions for millions of people each year are green energy and sustainable mobility. WHO and rtcc.org California is suffering from the severe drought, which started in spring and is continuing over the summer. Ground water is record low and several fires have spread. Climate Central and Climate Progress Global warming causes different problems. Scientists researched impact of warming on invasive species. Due to lack of Âťnatural opponentsÂŤ, they are able to spread very fast, mostly on account of local autochthon species. Science Daily Scientists showed the influence of nuclear radiation on genetic material, mutations and decline in the number of populations. We still don't fully realize all the consequences of nuclear disaster in Fukoshima. Science Alert European nuclear power plants are getting older and, as such, bigger security threat, and are more expensive. Great Britain and Belgium face problems due to several power plants outages. Additional 3 GW of electricity needed to be replaced from other sources in Great Britain. Nuclear power is not so sustainable, constant and safe, as it is represented. Reuters, Reuters Africa (Great Britain) and Greenpeace (Great Britain and Belgium) UK government is lobbying for continuous operation of European dirtiest coal power plant. Local lignite is difficult to ignite, making emissions even more dangerous. The Guardian Human chain happened on Germany-Poland border on 23rd August. Thousands of people formed 8-kilometer long human chain and clearly stated opposition towards coal burning.


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