The next energy frontier: A race for solar power from space?

The next energy frontier: A race for solar power from space?
The next energy frontier: A race for solar power from space?

The concept of solar power satellites, first posited in 1968, seems to be back in fashion — not just in the US with initiatives at DoD and NASA, but around the globe, including in Beijing.

Defense, climate and energy markets are inexorably linked. It’s time to acknowledge it.

Defense, climate and energy markets are inexorably linked. It’s time to acknowledge it.
Defense, climate and energy markets are inexorably linked. It’s time to acknowledge it.

Iran and Russia are actively using economic markets for national security purposes. The US needs to think along similar lines if it wants to make headway on both defense and climate change issues.

With New Plan, Pentagon Embraces Climate Change Fight

With New Plan, Pentagon Embraces Climate Change Fight
With New Plan, Pentagon Embraces Climate Change Fight

The Pentagon wants to see improvement from defense contractors in the area of greenhouse gas emissions.

Pentagon Keeps Pressing For Energy Savings

Pentagon Keeps Pressing For Energy Savings
Pentagon Keeps Pressing For Energy Savings

[UPDATED with Burke remarks on biofuels & other alternative energy] WASHINGTON: Budget crunch be damned, the Defense Department’s effort to get more energy-efficient is still in business, said the assistant secretary in charge. Even without the free-flowing supplemental funds and the flexibility of the “rapid equipping” initiatives that allowed for speedy spending at the height…