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Articles related to "Alternative Sources Of Energy"
Alternative Sources of Energy There are a number of alternative sources of energy and environmentally friendly fuels available to combat the damage to the environment caused by Fossil Fuels. alternative sources of energy • environmentally friendly fuels • fossil fuels • damage to the environment • biofuels
Environmental Impacts of Alternative Energy Switching to "clean energy" sources will not solve the environmental problems associated with energy use. Alternative sources of energy can also damage the environment. environmental impacts of alternative energy • energy can cause environmental stress • alternative sources of energy • environmental problems associated with energy • clean energy sources
Biodiesel as an Alternative Fuel Biodiesel has many advantages over other biofuels, especially in its ability to be used in existing diesel autos. It is also an excellent alternative source of energy. biodiesel • alternative fuel • eco friendly • green energy • diesel fuel
Going Green With Wave Energy With 70 percent of the Earth's surface covered by water, it is certainly feasible that flowing water should be a good source of alternative energy. alternative sources of energy • wave energy • water power • tidal power • water turbines
Increased Use of Renewable Energies Renewable energies, such as wind, solar and hydro, help curb carbon dioxide emissions. Increased use of these alternative energies bodes well for the environment. increased use of renewable energies • alternative sources of energy • renewable energies • potential for renewable energy • carbon dioxide emissions
Alternative Sources of Automobile Fuels Auto companies are scrambling to produce cars that run on green energy, but the viable alternatives to fossil fuels seem confined to electricity, bioenergy and hydrogen. alternative sources of automobile fuels • green energy alternatives • alternatives to fossil fuels • auto industry • auto companies
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
Adrenal Exhaustion Herbal Remedies By disrupting the cycle of stress, reducing workload and increasing relaxation, the body can start to re-discover the natural rhythms it once observed. adrenal exhaustion • symptoms of low adrenal • adrenal glands • effects of stress • alternatives to coffee
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
Environmental Aspects of Using Nuclear Energy The eco-friendly absence of greenhouse gas emissions from nuclear power, a carbon free source of energy, is negated by other environmental aspects of nuclear energy. environmental aspects of using nuclear energy • environmental effects of nuclear • nuclear as an alternative energy source • eco-friendly absence of greenhouse gas emissions • carbon free source of energy
A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash European journalists and filmmakers Basil Gelpke and Ray McCormack deliver a visually stunning view of the consequences of reaching Peak Oil. crude • oil • energy • middle-east • peakoil
Alternative Energy Sources in Our Homes What kinds of alternative energy sources can you implement in your home? solar • wind • water • alternative energy • energy
Crude Oil and Global Effects The first article in this series tracked the origins of unrefined petroleum, key uses, and supply and demand. Dig deeper into oil, politics, and energy alternatives. crude oil and global effects • hydrocarbon resources politics economy • origins of unrefined petroleum • oil supply and demand • oil politics and production
An Analysis of the American Oil Crisis Dependence on foreign oil causes many problems. It heightens the deficit, adds to a devaluing of the dollar, and provides means for countries to buy US land and industry. american oil crisis • foreign oil • america’s national interests • new energy technologies • bakken formation
Carbon Dioxide and Global Warming Carbon Dioxide levels, largely man made, are increasing the world average temperture. This increase will have a devestating effect on sea levels. carbon dioxide atmospheric concentrations • carbon dioxide levels • man made carbon dioxide emission • man made greenhouse gas emissions • global warming
CNN Debate Audience Reaction Meter Focus groups of Republicans, Democrats and Independents used dials to express their feelings as Obama and McCain debated. Is this immediate feedback useful or frivolous? debate audience reaction meter • watching approval ratings • real time reaction meter • presidential debate focus groups • obama mccain audience reaction
Congressional Beliefs Matter A faith-based look at legislators Joseph Lieberman, Mary Bono, John Tierney and Earl Blumenauer. religion • congress • legislation • elections • environment
Environmental Cost of Global Freshwater Shortage The supply of freshwater is critical to the environment. Global freshwater shortages, from human activity and climate change pose a threat to environmental biodiversity. environmental cost of global freshwater shortage • risks to freshwater resources • freshwater resources threaten environmental biodiv • supply of freshwater • global freshwater shortage
Into the 21st Century It is not easy to describe the construction of our times. Here is a brief outline with characteristic building types, future trends and what we should be watching out for!! building construction • modern age • building codes • safety codes • design build
Ontario Fixed-Price Electricity Deals Are Costly Electricity prices rise marginally in 2009 for Ontario residential users, but retailers still claim their higher rates will protect consumers against large increases. electricity bill • electricity rates • electricity price • electricity deregulation • electricity generation
Palm Oil Growth Damages Rainforest Environment The rise in the use of biofuels has encouraged the growth of palm oil production. But oil palm plantations have negative environmental impacts on tropical rainforests. palm oil growth • damages rainforest environment • tropical rainforests suffer • surge of oil palm plantations • rise in the use of biofuels
Socially Responsible Funds As investors become more aware of the world around them, they search for avenues of ethical investing, one of which is responsible mutual funds. ethical investing • socially responsible funds • socially responsible investors • responsible funds • responsible mutual funds
Sprawling from Grace - Driven to Madness Global peak oil, rapid industrialization of emerging nations, and failing infrastructure have made understanding the flaw in suburbanization the United States imperative. suburbs • automobile • oil • congestion • freeway
Supporting Sustainable Oil Palm Cultivation While the palm oil industry is accurately blamed for much environmental degradation, supporting sustainable oil palm cultivation will be essential for numerous reasons. palm oil • oil palm tree • deforestation • sustainability • west africa
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 Environmental Legacy of Coal Coal is the most environmentally damaging fossil fuel. Coal mining, coal transport and coal use as an energy source add to the negative environmental legacy of coal. the environmental legacy of coal • coal as a source of energy • damage the environment • environmentally damaging fossil fuel • coal use as an energy source
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
Fossil Fuel Woes Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy resources; what can be done about this? fossil fuel • petroleum • energy • oil • anwar
Oil Spills - A Water Pollution Investigation A disaster has struck your island! An tanker has run aground and dangerous amounts of oil are leaking into the fragile environment. How can we clean it up? Find out in this investigation. (recommended for grades 4-8) ecology • water pollution • science • lesson plan • environment
The Wizard of Wingnut - Part 1 A little bird. . .well actually a flying monkey. . .told me that some of today's politics and politicians relate quite well to the goings on in that American classic, <i>The Wizard of Oz</i>. Hmmm. . . Could be, you wascally wabbit. By the way, this piece was written before the 2004 election, which explains the references to the "General." satire • politics • wizard • oz • wizard of oz |
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