U.S. Congress http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-2011 [From an E&E News PM article by Manuel Quinones, sub. req'd] The House Natural Resources Committee approved legislation today to spur domestic production of rare earth minerals and other materials needed for manufacturing technological goods. The bill, H.R. 2011 — the first of several proposals addressing critical materials being considered by the … Continue reading »
Posted on July 20, 2011 …
Assessment of Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology: Interim Letter Report
National Research Council (download with free registration) http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13202 [Summary] Power in ocean waves originate as wind energy that is transferred to the sea surface when wind blows over large areas of the ocean. The resulting wave field consists of a collection of waves at different frequencies traveling in various directions delivering their power to near … Continue reading »
