Articles related to "Fossil Fuels"
Acid Rain
Academic article describing acid rain and it's formation.
acid rain • chemical emissions • fossil fuels • bedrock • limestone
Academic article describing acid rain and it's formation.
acid rain • chemical emissions • fossil fuels • bedrock • limestone
Alternative Energy
Description of manure as a form of energy provider.
manure • biomass • biogas digesters • alternative energy • wisconsin
Description of manure as a form of energy provider.
manure • biomass • biogas digesters • alternative energy • wisconsin
Big Rigs: Food and Transportation
The trucking industry and food delivery
trucks • big rigs • fossil fuels • food • trucking industry
The trucking industry and food delivery
trucks • big rigs • fossil fuels • food • trucking industry
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
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
Energy Resources
Where does our energy come from? This article, first in a series, introduces the different energy resources: nonrenewable, potentially renewable, and perpetual.
energy • solar • fossil fuels • petroleum • natural gas
Where does our energy come from? This article, first in a series, introduces the different energy resources: nonrenewable, potentially renewable, and perpetual.
energy • solar • fossil fuels • petroleum • natural gas
Fossil Fuel Woes
Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy resources; what can be done about this?
fossil fuel • petroleum • energy • oil • anwar
Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy resources; what can be done about this?
fossil fuel • petroleum • energy • oil • anwar
Hot Air - How Real is the Global Warming Crisis?
Global warming is a hot issue right now. But is it a real crisis, or just a lot of hot air designed to bolster the power and finances of environmental watchdog groups?
global warming • kyoto • carbon dioxide • atmospheric pollution • fossil fuels
Global warming is a hot issue right now. But is it a real crisis, or just a lot of hot air designed to bolster the power and finances of environmental watchdog groups?
global warming • kyoto • carbon dioxide • atmospheric pollution • fossil fuels
Peak Oil Primer
The systems that produce the world's food supply are heavily dependent on fossil fuels.
fossil • fuels • world • food • supply
The systems that produce the world's food supply are heavily dependent on fossil fuels.
fossil • fuels • world • food • supply
Renewable Energy Resources
What are biofuels? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using biofuels as a renewable resource? This article continues December's discussion of energy resources.
biofuel • biomass • biogas • methanol • ethanol
What are biofuels? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using biofuels as a renewable resource? This article continues December's discussion of energy resources.
biofuel • biomass • biogas • methanol • ethanol
Skyscraper Farming Solution
Vertical farms can be created in the middle of a city, creating access to fresh produce, improving the air quality and reducing fossil fuel use.
vertical farming • population growing • organically grown • sustainable • food supplies
Vertical farms can be created in the middle of a city, creating access to fresh produce, improving the air quality and reducing fossil fuel use.
vertical farming • population growing • organically grown • sustainable • food supplies
Endless Summer: Perpetual Energy Resources
What we need is an energy source that won't run out, isn't toxic, and is readily available worldwide. Oh, wait - we already have one.,What we need is an energy source that won't run out, isn't toxic, and is readily available worldwide. Oh, wait - we already have one.
solar • solar energy • energy • power • heat
What we need is an energy source that won't run out, isn't toxic, and is readily available worldwide. Oh, wait - we already have one.,What we need is an energy source that won't run out, isn't toxic, and is readily available worldwide. Oh, wait - we already have one.
solar • solar energy • energy • power • heat
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
As carbon-based energy supplies are dwindling, other sources of energy are being explored
alternative energy • carbon crisis • fossil fuel • renewable energy • nonrenewable energy
To Infinity and Beyond - Hydrogen Fuel
In the end, our most environmentally-friendly energy source might just be - rocket fuel.
energy • hydrogen • fuel • renewable • solar
In the end, our most environmentally-friendly energy source might just be - rocket fuel.
energy • hydrogen • fuel • renewable • solar
What's With the Price of Gasoline?
Gasoline prices may be rising, but it's still the same old energy picture out there.
lignite • bituminous • subbituminous • natural_gas • solar
Gasoline prices may be rising, but it's still the same old energy picture out there.
lignite • bituminous • subbituminous • natural_gas • solar
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
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
Something's in the Air
Something's in the air, alright, but it's not love. What is that brown gunk, anyway?
Something's in the air, alright, but it's not love. What is that brown gunk, anyway?
A Green Policy on Plastic Bag Use
Plastic shopping bags have a large environmental impact. Countries and individuals will have to adopt a more green policy in order to limit plastic bag use.
plastic shopping bags • fossil fuel • green policy • plastic bag use • plastic bags
Plastic shopping bags have a large environmental impact. Countries and individuals will have to adopt a more green policy in order to limit plastic bag use.
plastic shopping bags • fossil fuel • green policy • plastic bag use • plastic bags
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
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
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
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
Biofuels for Green Energy
Biofuels are becoming important as alternative fuels in the fight against greenhouse gas emissions. They also help to cut down on the use of fossil fuels.
global warming • e85 • e10 • e20 • biofuels
Biofuels are becoming important as alternative fuels in the fight against greenhouse gas emissions. They also help to cut down on the use of fossil fuels.
global warming • e85 • e10 • e20 • biofuels
California in Crisis
California is catching a lot of heat for it's current energy crisis, and in a way that's a shame. The Golden State currently has some of the most progressive alternative energy programs in the U.S.
california • energy • electricity • crisis • alternative
California is catching a lot of heat for it's current energy crisis, and in a way that's a shame. The Golden State currently has some of the most progressive alternative energy programs in the U.S.
california • energy • electricity • crisis • alternative
Greenpeace report on Spain
A new report issued this week highlights the environmental resources available to this country of sun and sea.
greenpeace report spain • al gore spain • renewable energy • building laws • spain
A new report issued this week highlights the environmental resources available to this country of sun and sea.
greenpeace report spain • al gore spain • renewable energy • building laws • spain
Greenpeace Wins Right to Protect Whales
Greenpeace received notice this week that it has won the right to challenge the Government in court for failing to protect whales, dolphins and other marine species from the impacts of oil exploration on the Atlantic Frontier.
greenpeace • whales • atlantic frontier • court decision
Greenpeace received notice this week that it has won the right to challenge the Government in court for failing to protect whales, dolphins and other marine species from the impacts of oil exploration on the Atlantic Frontier.
greenpeace • whales • atlantic frontier • court decision
How Haze Particles Affect Climate
Haze particles enter clouds, changing the number of cloud droplets. Scientists observe the interaction between pollution and clouds, explaining how climate is influenced.
pollution effect climate • production of haze • haze concentration • aerosol effect • burning fossil fuels
Haze particles enter clouds, changing the number of cloud droplets. Scientists observe the interaction between pollution and clouds, explaining how climate is influenced.
pollution effect climate • production of haze • haze concentration • aerosol effect • burning fossil fuels
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 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
Problems with Biofuels
Are biofuels an eco friendly alternative fuel? There are questions as to their use as an alternative energy, their impact on biodiversity and the environment.
problems with biofuels • biofuels • biodiesel • environmental hazards • climate change
Are biofuels an eco friendly alternative fuel? There are questions as to their use as an alternative energy, their impact on biodiversity and the environment.
problems with biofuels • biofuels • biodiesel • environmental hazards • climate change
The Eco-Friendly Vacation
Tips for planning a summer vacation that minimizes your use of natural resources and your emissions of greenhouse gases.
travel • eco-friendly • vacation • carbon footprint • traveling
Tips for planning a summer vacation that minimizes your use of natural resources and your emissions of greenhouse gases.
travel • eco-friendly • vacation • carbon footprint • traveling
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
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
U.S. Rep Suggests Carbon Tax
U.S. Congressman John D. Dingell is seeking public comment on his proposal to tax carbon-based fuels to discourage consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
carbon tax • john dingell • fossil fuels • greenhouse gas emissions • greenhouse gases
U.S. Congressman John D. Dingell is seeking public comment on his proposal to tax carbon-based fuels to discourage consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
carbon tax • john dingell • fossil fuels • greenhouse gas emissions • greenhouse gases
Steps in the Marine Carbon Cycle
The marine carbon cycle helps explain how animals, plants, land and water are all interconnected.
marine carbon cycle • carbon cycle • carbon • carbon the ocean absorbs • carbon dissolved into the ocean
The marine carbon cycle helps explain how animals, plants, land and water are all interconnected.
marine carbon cycle • carbon cycle • carbon • carbon the ocean absorbs • carbon dissolved into the ocean
Ozone Action Days Good for Health
ozone partnership, ozone action day, ground-level ozone
ozone partnership • ozone action day • ground-level ozone • air pollution • breathing problems
ozone partnership, ozone action day, ground-level ozone
ozone partnership • ozone action day • ground-level ozone • air pollution • breathing problems
Save Energy to Stop Global Warming
Many people think that they are powerless to stop Global Warming. They are wrong. Here are ten steps that can make any home an environmentally friendly enclave.
global warming • climate change • greenhouse gases • burning fossil fuel • stop global warming
Many people think that they are powerless to stop Global Warming. They are wrong. Here are ten steps that can make any home an environmentally friendly enclave.
global warming • climate change • greenhouse gases • burning fossil fuel • stop global warming
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
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
Do Biofuels Cause Food Shortage?
The world food shortage is being blamed on increased biofuel production. Do biofuels cause world food shortage or are there other reasons for this food scarcity?
biofuels • world food shortage • battle against global warming • us support of biofuels • world’s ability to feed itself
The world food shortage is being blamed on increased biofuel production. Do biofuels cause world food shortage or are there other reasons for this food scarcity?
biofuels • world food shortage • battle against global warming • us support of biofuels • world’s ability to feed itself
Introduction to Renewable Energy Issues
In Kyoto last year, countries around the world agreed to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Finding alternative energy sources to power the world requires breakthroughs in technology and the way we think.
engineering • energy • greenhouse gas • renewable energy • environment
In Kyoto last year, countries around the world agreed to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Finding alternative energy sources to power the world requires breakthroughs in technology and the way we think.
engineering • energy • greenhouse gas • renewable energy • environment
Atmospheric Chemistry
From Greenhouse Gases to Acid Rain, the chemistry of the atmosphere is a hot topic. This article summarises the constituents of the air we breath.
greenhouse effect • climate change • atmosphere • oxygen • nitrogen cycle
From Greenhouse Gases to Acid Rain, the chemistry of the atmosphere is a hot topic. This article summarises the constituents of the air we breath.
greenhouse effect • climate change • atmosphere • oxygen • nitrogen cycle
Climate Change: Millions Homeless
Effects of global warming and climate change causing millions to migrate, leaving victims of ecological disasters with no real rights or legal protection.
environmental refugees • environmental policies • andre simms • tuvalu • environmental persecution
Effects of global warming and climate change causing millions to migrate, leaving victims of ecological disasters with no real rights or legal protection.
environmental refugees • environmental policies • andre simms • tuvalu • environmental persecution
Global Warming - A Greenhouse Effect Activity
What is global warming and how does it affect our environment? Learn hands-on with this interesting experiment that can be done at home or in the classroom.
science • lesson plan • ecology • global warming • education
What is global warming and how does it affect our environment? Learn hands-on with this interesting experiment that can be done at home or in the classroom.
science • lesson plan • ecology • global warming • education
Global Warming and Our Government
To stop Global Warming, pressure must put on the policymakers who have the power to make the large scale changes necessary to protect our environment from further damage.
global warming • climate change • stop global warming • global warming and the federal government • global warming and politics
To stop Global Warming, pressure must put on the policymakers who have the power to make the large scale changes necessary to protect our environment from further damage.
global warming • climate change • stop global warming • global warming and the federal government • global warming and politics
Top Selling Hybrid Vehicle Models
Environmental concerns and fuel economy are making Hybrid vehicles more popular. See some of America's new hybrid cars, including hybrid SUVs.
top selling hybrid vehicle models • toyota prius • hybrid cars • new hybrid cars • nissan altima
Environmental concerns and fuel economy are making Hybrid vehicles more popular. See some of America's new hybrid cars, including hybrid SUVs.
top selling hybrid vehicle models • toyota prius • hybrid cars • new hybrid cars • nissan altima
Zipcars for College Students
At many schools in the United States and Canada, students can rent Zipcars by the hour or by the day - thus reducing the need for privately-owned vehicles on campus.
zipcar • carsharing program • toyota prius hybrid • advantages of zipcars • how to rent a zipcar
At many schools in the United States and Canada, students can rent Zipcars by the hour or by the day - thus reducing the need for privately-owned vehicles on campus.
zipcar • carsharing program • toyota prius hybrid • advantages of zipcars • how to rent a zipcar
Global Warming
The Earth is warming up--surface temperatures are rising, the level of the oceans are rising, the ice caps are melting, and the carbon dioxide levels are rising.
global warming • earth temperature • greenhouse gases • carbon dioxide • sea level
The Earth is warming up--surface temperatures are rising, the level of the oceans are rising, the ice caps are melting, and the carbon dioxide levels are rising.
global warming • earth temperature • greenhouse gases • carbon dioxide • sea level
Planting for Primates
Plants that are safe for primates and suggestions on where to obtail further information for landscaping using edible plants.
primate • monkey • permaculture • edible plants
Plants that are safe for primates and suggestions on where to obtail further information for landscaping using edible plants.
primate • monkey • permaculture • edible plants
Range Rover vs. Lexus
Last week, I had the pleasure of driving and comparing the ultra luxe Range Rover HSE and the way cool Lexus RX 400h, the only luxury SUV hybrid on the market today.
buying a car • range • rover • hse • lexus
Last week, I had the pleasure of driving and comparing the ultra luxe Range Rover HSE and the way cool Lexus RX 400h, the only luxury SUV hybrid on the market today.
buying a car • range • rover • hse • lexus
WEATHER, PREDICTIONS, & XERISCAPING(tm)
A few years ago weather predictions were accurate within two weeks. This year my Almanac has been very accurate - and its predicting a very dry century for North America. Will it be a dry milennium?
weather • climate • predictions • global warming • trees
A few years ago weather predictions were accurate within two weeks. This year my Almanac has been very accurate - and its predicting a very dry century for North America. Will it be a dry milennium?
weather • climate • predictions • global warming • trees
30 Days: DVD Review
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock adapts his Super Size Me experiment to the small screen in the fascinating documentary series 30 Days.
morgan spurlock • super size me • 30 days • christian • muslim
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock adapts his Super Size Me experiment to the small screen in the fascinating documentary series 30 Days.
morgan spurlock • super size me • 30 days • christian • muslim
Beyond Organics
“Beyond Organics :even the most chemical free chicken doesn’t do the environment any good if is trucked 2000 km from farm to market”
organic • biodynamics • ecosystems • farm • canada
“Beyond Organics :even the most chemical free chicken doesn’t do the environment any good if is trucked 2000 km from farm to market”
organic • biodynamics • ecosystems • farm • canada
Food and Transportation: Part One
Ideally, I'd like to see more of a balance between train and truck.
train • transportation • trucks • food security • food
Ideally, I'd like to see more of a balance between train and truck.
train • transportation • trucks • food security • food
Global Warming Taking Toll
The U.N.'s latest report carries the toughest warning about the impacts of global warming, which is affected marine life and tourist hot spots such as Goa.
global warming • ski resorts • climate change • u.n. • japan
The U.N.'s latest report carries the toughest warning about the impacts of global warming, which is affected marine life and tourist hot spots such as Goa.
global warming • ski resorts • climate change • u.n. • japan
Going Organic, Part One
If our food is to be truly secure and safe, you need to grow it yourself, organically, or purchase it directly from a local organic grower.
organic • food safety • food security • farmer's markets • csa
If our food is to be truly secure and safe, you need to grow it yourself, organically, or purchase it directly from a local organic grower.
organic • food safety • food security • farmer's markets • csa
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