Articles related to "Alternative Energy"
Alternative Energy
As carbon-based energy supplies are dwindling, other sources of energy are being explored
• alternative energy
• carbon crisis
• fossil fuel
• renewable energy
• nonrenewable energy
Alternative Energy
Description of manure as a form of energy provider.
• manure
• biomass
• biogas digesters
• alternative energy
• wisconsin
Alternative Energy and Brazil
What will we do if oil wells dry up? What will we do if there is no more coal? These are the questions which concern many nations today. With the world increasingly relyi
• brazil
• usa
• ethanol industry in brazil
• renewable energy
• renewable energy in usa
Alternative Energy Sources
Simple definitions of the main sources of renewable energy including solar heat, the difference between fossil fuel and biomass; and a description of tidal power.
• solar power
• solar water heater
• solar heat
• renewable energy
• photovoltaic cells
Alternative Power Generation
Use and improvements made to small-scale power generation systems could beneficial to the economy of rural Alaska.
• alternative power generation
• alternative energy
• appropriate technology
• energy conservation
• rural alaska
AMAT - Applied Materials
Applied could have a 30 percent market share as a "picks and shovels" player in the alternative solar energy market.
• solar
• power
• alternative
• energy
• semiconductor
Burnin' Rubber
One company's appraoch to spare tires: burn them to create electricity.
• tire
• electricity
• alternative
• alternative energy
• california
Energy Crisis and Spawning Salmon
Fossil fuels and politicians make strange bedfellows. It's time we reduced our dependence on both.
• fossil fuel
• alternative energy
• energy crisis
• energy efficiency
• energy conservation
Harness Wind Power in 2007
10 Websites that provide information, resources and how-tos about wind power
• green living
• wind energy
• wind power
• renewable energy
• alternative energy sources
Hydrogen as an Alternative Energy Source
Hydrogen, a carrier of energy, is not an energy source. With greater availability of hydrogen cars, hydrogen production by renewable energy can combat global warming.
• hydrogen
• hydrogen as a fuel
• alternative energy source
• alternative fuel
• hydrogen fuel
Investment in Alternative Energies
As the world economy continues to change, investment in green companies and alternative energies is becoming more popular and potentially more lucrative.
• alternative energy
• alternative energy investment
• renewal energy
• renewable energy investment
• socially responsible investment
Renewable Energy Resources
Links to online resources that teach more about the various types of renewable energy
• green living
• renewable energy
• solar power
• wind power
• geothermal power
Renewable Energy: Hydroelectric power
Hydroelectric power was once touted as the great, clean alternative to fossil fuels. However, history has shown us that the environmental costs can be high.
• engineering
• power
• energy
• hydroelectric
• dam
Renewable Energy: Solar Power
Solar power is one of the most attractive alternatives to fossil fuel-powered energy, but there are some obstacles blocking the way to immediate widespread usage.
• engineering
• alternative energy
• solar power
• electricity
• greenhouse gas
The Efuel100 Microfueler
One California based company hopes to let homeowners make fuel grade ethanol in the privacy of their own home.
• efuel100 microfueler
• efuel100
• microfueler
• save money on gas
• ethanol
The Scoop On This Poop!
The use of manure for energy, in both the power hungry society of North America and the energy starved country of China.
• manure
• biogas digesters
• alternative energy
• china
• wisconsin
Top Alternative Energy Investments
Oil stocks have reaped the reward of record oil prices, but demand for other solutions has grown. Alternative energy companies are now a big investment opportunity.
• alternative energy investing
• nuclear power
• hydro
• solar stocks
• clean energy sector
Investing in Alternative Energy ETFs
Between global warming and skyrocketing oil prices, investing in alternative energy has become more than a fad. ETFs are the simple way to add it to your portfolio.
• green investing
• alternative energy etf picks
• solar-power investments
• clean energy
• nuclear energy
Alternative Fuel: Ethanol
The impact of the Energy Tax Act, the fuel crisis and how this corn-based fuel rose to popularity. But the increase in demand means that alternative fuels are also costly
• ethanol fuel
• alternative fuel ethanol
• gas prices
• e85 fuel
• gas price per gallon
American Biomass
Why do we continue to rely on non-renewable and foreign oil? Is it complacency? Ignorance? Politics? Read about the alternatives here.
• biomass
• fuel
• alternative
• alternative energy
• fossil fuels
Climate Protest Begins in Australian Coal Town
Hundreds of concerned citizens, students and environmental organisers are expected to converge on the east Australian coal port of Newcastle from July 10.
• coal train blockade
• climate action network
• friends of the earth australia
• newcastle
• alternative energy
Lowering Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Nuclear Power has been ignored in the past in favor of alternative energy sources. Here are the pros and cons of the nuclear option in the fight against global warming.
• nuclear power
• fossil fuels
• nuclear option
• global warming
• greenhouse gas
Nuclear Power Plants 101
Nuclear power plants provide about one-fifth of the world's electricity. How do they work? And why do they produce radioactive waste that will remain toxic for centuries?
• introduction to nuclear power
• nuclear power plants
• splitting atoms
• alternative energy source
• toxic waste
Revisiting Renewable Energy
With all the focus on terrorism, we may be forgetting some important details about our energy policy. What can we do to stop our continuing dependence on oil?
• green party
• renewable energy
• solar power
• wind power
• wave energy
Solar Antennae that Generate Power
A team at the Idaho National Laboratories has developed an innovative method to manufacture nanoscale antennae at the right size to capture energy from the sun.
• solar antenna
• solar power innovation
• generating electricity from sunlight
• nanoscale manufacturing
• solar antenna design
Synthetic Biology
To understand how a cell works, you have to take it apart and put it back together. That's the thinking behind synthetic biology.
• synthetic biology
• genetic engineering
• transgenic animals
• transgenic plants
• harvard medical school
The End of Fossil Energy
A review of John G. Howe's book about peak oil and its implications for modern society
• green living
• sustainability
• peak oil
• alternative energy sources
• renewable energy
Visit the Oregon Country Fair
Join jugglers, musicians, artisans, and performers for unique fun at the annual Oregon Country Fair in Veneta this July. All ages welcome and don't forget your costume!
• oregon country fair
• eugene fair
• three day festival oregon
• alternative energy sources
• culture music oregon
Food Prices Continue to Increase
Due in part to climate change effects and various underlying factors, a perfect storm has been created in regards to food inflation. Lower supplies mean higher prices.
• biofuels
• ethanol
• biodeisel
• inflation
• food
Multi-Family Sustainable Design
The future of sustainable residential design lies in multi-unit development. Two design firms demonstrate effective and sustainable approaches to green building.
• multi-family unit sustainable development
• residential architecture
• alternative energy systems
• solar panels on roof
• bamboo shutters
Potential Growth of Wind Energy
Wind energy could supply up to 20% of world electricity generation. Despite problems, wind power has great potential as an alternative source of energy.
• alternative energy
• potential growth of wind energy
• alternative sources of energy
• low use of wind energy
• china largest emitter of greenhouse gases
Solar Greenhouses
Resources for solar greenhouses, composting greenhouses, and animal-heated or bio-heated greenhouses. Gives principles involved and sources for plans, photos and how-to.
• solar greenhouses
• solar green house
• greenhouse
• greenhouse gardening
• bio-heated greenhouses
Global Warming - Stop Polluting Now
The only thing that is going to go away is the world as we know it unless we start acting like sensible citizens of planet Earth.
• global warming
• wildlife
• wildlife moving north
• icebergs melting
• planet earth