Comments on: Google Takes On Global Warming http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/ Startup and Technology News Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:25:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Google.org Targets Climate Change, Poverty and Emerging Threats http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1926646 Google.org Targets Climate Change, Poverty and Emerging Threats Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:07:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1926646 [...] our previous coverage of Google.org announcements here and [...] [...] our previous coverage of Google.org announcements here and [...]

]]> By: kioki25 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1798305 kioki25 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 03:20:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1798305 Finally some in the world is leading the way in reduce green house gas emssions. Google found a way to become better than it already is. Too bad the google founder won,t run for president, because he would make a good one! Finally some in the world is leading the way in reduce green house gas emssions. Google found a way to become better than it already is. Too bad the google founder won,t run for president, because he would make a good one!

]]> By: Jerk http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1797623 Jerk Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:13:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1797623 "Solving global warming is just a big engineering problem, right?" Reversing the trend from the last ice age is not "just a big engineering problem." It's a foolish use of resources and, if it were possible, potentially dangerous. Thankfully, it's not possible. This is simply exploitation by their marketing department of the current public combined enthusiasm and ignorance of climatology (just read comments above and below). Oh yeah, and a huge tax write off. “Solving global warming is just a big engineering problem, right?”

Reversing the trend from the last ice age is not “just a big engineering problem.” It’s a foolish use of resources and, if it were possible, potentially dangerous. Thankfully, it’s not possible.

This is simply exploitation by their marketing department of the current public combined enthusiasm and ignorance of climatology (just read comments above and below). Oh yeah, and a huge tax write off.

]]> By: Hank http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796968 Hank Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:49:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796968 This is a pure business decision on the part of Google. They use megawatts of power to run their server farms. All forward-looking companies are seeking ways to hedge on increasingly expensive joules. This is a pure business decision on the part of Google. They use megawatts of power to run their server farms. All forward-looking companies are seeking ways to hedge on increasingly expensive joules.

]]> By: Ian http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796812 Ian Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:43:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796812 Sounds good. I really like this quote i got from the register "The Prius is made of recycled fairtrade coffee and runs on magic moonbeams and love." I'm not sure whether this sums google up or not. I hope not. but who knows. Sounds good. I really like this quote i got from the register “The Prius is made of recycled fairtrade coffee and runs on magic moonbeams and love.”

I’m not sure whether this sums google up or not. I hope not. but who knows.

]]> By: Vishal Sharma http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796735 Vishal Sharma Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:28:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796735 Google is setting and leading examples in all reas it is entering. By entering in this emerging market not only it is fulfilling it energy needs but is making sure any new technology is tapped in early and to its advantage. I think this is the core of their strategy as well if you can compete with others then come with new initiative, with that much money and best brains on the planet in its armour it can do anything now a days. Google is setting and leading examples in all reas it is entering. By entering in this emerging market not only it is fulfilling it energy needs but is making sure any new technology is tapped in early and to its advantage. I think this is the core of their strategy as well if you can compete with others then come with new initiative, with that much money and best brains on the planet in its armour it can do anything now a days.

]]> By: Backdrifter http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796413 Backdrifter Wed, 28 Nov 2007 04:54:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796413 <strong>Google RE<C...</strong> Today, Google announced a new initiative, dubbed RE<C, the aim of which is to develop renewable energy sources that will generate electricity at a cheaper cost than coal. Combined with the philanthropic arm of Google.org, they expect to spend tens... Google RE<C…

Today, Google announced a new initiative, dubbed RE<C, the aim of which is to develop renewable energy sources that will generate electricity at a cheaper cost than coal. Combined with the philanthropic arm of Google.org, they expect to spend tens…

]]> By: Panamajack http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796325 Panamajack Wed, 28 Nov 2007 03:24:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796325 Good job google. Erick you wrote: "Nevertheless, getting renewable energy below the cost of coal at an unsubsidized rate is a tall order for anyone." Agreed, especially when we get to burn carbon based fuels and dump carbon FOR FREE into the atmosphere . It's not just about technlogy, hard minded regulation on carbon emissions is essential to drive said technological innovation. Cap emissions and trade the excess to benefit early adopters! Good job google.

Erick you wrote:

“Nevertheless, getting renewable energy below the cost of coal at an unsubsidized rate is a tall order for anyone.”

Agreed, especially when we get to burn carbon based fuels and dump carbon FOR FREE into the atmosphere . It’s not just about technlogy, hard minded regulation on carbon emissions is essential to drive said technological innovation. Cap emissions and trade the excess to benefit early adopters!

]]> By: Fake Urlacher http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796324 Fake Urlacher Wed, 28 Nov 2007 03:24:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796324 Good to see a leading company take a stance like this one. We also need to get afforable solar power to the individual customers. http://www.fakesportsblogs.com Good to see a leading company take a stance like this one.

We also need to get afforable solar power to the individual customers.

http://www.fakesportsblogs.com

]]> By: iHero http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796279 iHero Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:59:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796279 Finally -- a reason to like the Google. Finally — a reason to like the Google.

]]> By: Steve Ballmer http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796258 Steve Ballmer Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:44:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796258 Al Gore is getting to them! btw he also invented the internet. http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.com Al Gore is getting to them!
btw he also invented the internet.

http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.com

]]> By: Adam http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796114 Adam Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:43:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796114 Maybe this helps them sleep at night after they fly their private 737 across country with a couple people on it. Maybe this helps them sleep at night after they fly their private 737 across country with a couple people on it.

]]> By: keef http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796082 keef Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:21:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796082 Yeah but it's too bad mankind has little or nothing to do with global warming so they are just pissing their money away. Whatever... But hey, if Al Gore made a movie and won a Nobel peace prize (alongside such peace lovers as Arafat) it must be worth spending money on! Whoopee! Yeah but it’s too bad mankind has little or nothing to do with global warming so they are just pissing their money away. Whatever…

But hey, if Al Gore made a movie and won a Nobel peace prize (alongside such peace lovers as Arafat) it must be worth spending money on! Whoopee!

]]> By: DavidEzra http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796072 DavidEzra Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:15:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796072 Smart move .... even though "energy" is in no way associated with their core business, it's my opinion that all of the "big money" that will be made in the next 20 years will be in "energy." Let's face it, our energy supply is tenable at best, and whoever develops cheap renewable energy will have discovered the holy grail. Smart move …. even though “energy” is in no way associated with their core business, it’s my opinion that all of the “big money” that will be made in the next 20 years will be in “energy.” Let’s face it, our energy supply is tenable at best, and whoever develops cheap renewable energy will have discovered the holy grail.

]]> By: John Public http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796038 John Public Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:44:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796038 Three things: 1) Curious this was released the same day Verizon makes an announcement about opening up their network. 2) It's really going to suck when Google's goodwill is used up in the market. By then they're going to have their hands in so many things it'll be impossible to walk away. 3) I can see it now ... free power for your house as long as you allow Google to mount LCD screens in all your rooms that run context sensitive ads. Three things:

1) Curious this was released the same day Verizon makes an announcement about opening up their network.

2) It’s really going to suck when Google’s goodwill is used up in the market. By then they’re going to have their hands in so many things it’ll be impossible to walk away.

3) I can see it now … free power for your house as long as you allow Google to mount LCD screens in all your rooms that run context sensitive ads.

]]> By: James http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796029 James Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:40:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796029 I for one welcome our renewable energy Google Overlords! I for one welcome our renewable energy Google Overlords!

]]> By: National Outdoors http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796025 National Outdoors Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:36:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796025 <strong>Google Searches for Renewal Energy Cheaper Than Coal...</strong> Google announced today that they are working a funding programs that are working toward producing renewable energy at a cost cheaper than coal... and they are hoping to achieve this in years instead of decades.... Google Searches for Renewal Energy Cheaper Than Coal…

Google announced today that they are working a funding programs that are working toward producing renewable energy at a cost cheaper than coal… and they are hoping to achieve this in years instead of decades….

]]> By: Sebastian W. http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796006 Sebastian W. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:25:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1796006 so what is the ratio to this and the amount they spend on private jets? so what is the ratio to this and the amount they spend on private jets?

]]> By: David Mackey http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1795999 David Mackey Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:22:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1795999 Kudos to Google. Kudos to Google.

]]> By: David from Log Thing http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1795967 David from Log Thing Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:58:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1795967 Its good to see that Google is getting behind this kind of thing. The more big players that get involved, the better. Its good to see that Google is getting behind this kind of thing. The more big players that get involved, the better.

]]> By: agnes http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1795944 agnes Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:38:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1795944 The first - and with luck, not the last - time, I will be impressed to read such a posting. The first - and with luck, not the last - time, I will be impressed to read such a posting.

]]> By: David Cohen http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1795919 David Cohen Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:12:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1795919 There they go again, organizing the worlds information. ;-) No, obviously, this is a good thing. A fine example for other companies who are successful. There they go again, organizing the worlds information. ;-)

No, obviously, this is a good thing. A fine example for other companies who are successful.

]]> By: Ed http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1795894 Ed Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:55:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1795894 It's good that they're doing something. They have some great people, like Dan Reicher, at google.org. Some of it may be engineering, but alot of it has to deal with capacity building, communications, policy development. BTW, you don't have to be a chemist to help address the reduction of GHG emissions. Check out the energystar.gov website for tips and good advice on what you can do at home and save some money while you take those actions. It’s good that they’re doing something. They have some great people, like Dan Reicher, at google.org. Some of it may be engineering, but alot of it has to deal with capacity building, communications, policy development.

BTW, you don’t have to be a chemist to help address the reduction of GHG emissions. Check out the energystar.gov website for tips and good advice on what you can do at home and save some money while you take those actions.

]]> By: maxconfus http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1795816 maxconfus Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:05:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1795816 energy is a $350B, yes biolet that's billion, annual biz and it's a great one to be in because of that. energy execs make web execs look like the Clampett's... energy is a $350B, yes biolet that’s billion, annual biz and it’s a great one to be in because of that. energy execs make web execs look like the Clampett’s…

]]> By: Gubatron http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1795784 Gubatron Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:41:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/27/google-takes-on-global-warming/#comment-1795784 We need a way to store all the heat of the summer and then use it in the winter. Some kind of chemical storage for massive amount of heat energy. I think this to myself everytime I'm sweating my ass on the street in the summer. "If only I could use all the heat outside during the winter" Too bad I'm not a chemist, I'm only a computer guy, but it's worth looking into energy storage solutions of that sort. We need a way to store all the heat of the summer and then use it in the winter.
Some kind of chemical storage for massive amount of heat energy.

I think this to myself everytime I’m sweating my ass on the street in the summer.

“If only I could use all the heat outside during the winter”

Too bad I’m not a chemist, I’m only a computer guy, but it’s worth looking into energy storage solutions of that sort.

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