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Articles related to "Hydroelectric"
Hydroelectric Power Generation Hydroelectric power is one of the oldest power generation methods and is a critical part of world electricity generation. hydroelectric power • generating electricity from water • renewable energy sources • controversies with hydroelectric power systems • history of hydroelectric 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
Hydroelectric Power Plants This article discusses the functioning of a hydroelectric power plant and its importance to the world today. hydroelectricity • hydroelectric power plant • dam • turbine • generator
Another Energy Crisis? Don't Say You Weren't Warned Remember the 2000 - 2001 energy crisis on the US West Coast? It was a case of Mother Nature plus Enron sleaze equals mega power bills. This summer could bring a repeat of those famous rolling blackouts, but this time we only have Mother Nature to hold to account. energy shortages • hydroelectricity • hydroelectric power generation • snow pack in the cascades
Bakun Dam If the Bakun Dam is built, 10,000 indigenous people will be forcibly resettled. Is the economic basis on which the dam is to be built really justified? sarawak • hydroelectric power • friends of the earth • world bank • south china sea
Burning Down the House Wondering what is happening in the Three Gorges? It's been over a year since we first looked at this archaeological, ecological, personal and cultural tragedy occurring in China. Let's go back for an update. china • three gorges • dam • hydroelectric • archaeology
Renewable Energy: Tidal Power Tidal power is now accepted as an economically viable and more environmentally acceptable kind of hydroelectric power. Tidal power can only be harnessed in coastal areas where tidal range is relatively high. engineering • energy • alternative • power • renewable
Two New Porcupines in the Amazon Elusive and nocturnal porcupines avoid traps and researchers but dam building and deforestation in the Amazon rainforest may be forcing them into contact with humans. dwarf porcupines • amazon rainforest • hydroelectric dam construction • newly discovered species • nocturnal
The Chinese Paddlefish The last adult Chinese Paddlefish was seen in the Yangtze River in 2003 and no young fish have been seen since 1995. chinese paddlefish • worlds largest river fish facing extinction • chinese paddlefish yangtze river • chinese paddlefish known elephant fish chinese swo • gehzouba hydroelectric dam 1983 divides yangtze ri
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
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
Dammed if it is and Dammed if it isn't Dams have provided us with abundant electrical power, flood control and support for irrigation projects. But at what price? dam • hydroelectric • hydropower • river • water
Five Easy Ways to Live Green Are you daunted by the idea of trying to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle? Try these quick, easy ways to live green. green living • environmentally friendly lifestyle choices • easy ways to live green • cfl lightbulbs • composting
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
La Amistad Biosphere Reserve Developers target area surrounding largest rainforest in Central America for hydroelectric dams. Endangered and endemic species as well as indigenous peoples affected. central american rainforest • hydroelectric dams • la amistad biosphere reserve • world heritage site • endemic species
The State, the Market, and the Expanding Energy Crisis The current energy crisis is no longer simply a California problem. It has not been a purely California problem since at least December, and no matter what OPEC says is the price of oil or how many barrels the Bush administration plans to pump from the Alaska Arctic Preserve, this crisis would not be solved. energy resources • california energy crisis • hydroelectric power generation • energy conservation • electricity distribution
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
The Global Electricity Challenge Worldwide demand for electricity is rising fast. How will this additional electricity be produced? nuclear power • nuclear renaissance • wind electricity • conserve electricity • electricity savings
Dolphin Feature - The Amazon River Dolphin In the murky river waters of the Amazon lives a unique species of dolphin. snout • amazon • dolphin • amazon • unique species of dolphin
Climate Change in Southeast Asia 3 Will the impact of global climate change on Southeast Asia encourage governments to turn to nuclear energy? nuclear power • nuclear energy • hydropower • cold war • russia
Greener Home Construction Steps are being taken to provide consumers of new homes that use more sustainable and renewable energy sources. solar power • wind power • sustainable energy • renewable energy for homes • home energy
The Nam Theun II Dam in Laos The largest hydroelectric project and largest foreign investment ever in Laos, Nam Theun II inspires both great hopes and huge controversy. nam theun ii • nt2 • hydroelectricity in laos • dams in laos • dams and environment
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
East African Water- Part II: Not a Drop Safe to Drink. Slow sand filters are affordable, easy in upkeep, sustainable and can be used to supply clean water fit to drink to rich or poor communities. This paper intend to emphasize these facts filtering of water • slow sand filters • water purification methods • east african water.
Iguazu Falls The Iguazu Falls are one of the natural wonders of the world and are one of the most spectacular sights on the continent. iguazu falls • brazil tours • argentina tours • iguazu falls on the border of paraguay • waterfall paraguay
Alternate Power Production Methods This article discusses the alternate power sources which are assisting the main power generation methods in a very important way. geothermal energy • biomass • wind energy • fuel cells • solar power
American Crocodile is Downlisted The Endangered Species Act may be under fire, but it is working for crocodiles and other less charismatic species which might not protected any other way. american crocodiles • crocodilians • endangered species act • south florida • protected habitat
Climate Change in Southeast Asia 2 What will be the impact on energy production in Southeast Asia of global climate change? mekong • global climate change • energy production • hydropower • nam theun dam
Gasification: Cleaner Electricity In the light of Climate Change Agreements and worries over Carbon Footprints, a new technology is being developed which generates cleaner electricity from coal. gasification • climate change • greenhouse effect • acid rain • carbon footprint
George Westinghouse, Inventor His air brakes and other railroad signal and safety inventions made rail transport faster, safer, and more efficient. george westinghouse • air brake • railroad inventions • ac • power
History of Cars I The car has changed the face of cities all over the world. It can be seen as both a boon and a curse. This article covers some of the early history of the automobile. engineering • car. automobile • transport
Holiday Travel Bargains and Deals The holiday season is the busiest for travel, to family reunions or romantic getaways, skiing or the beach. There are airline and hotel discounts and deals, though. holiday travel airline bargains discounts • family gay and lesbian senior adventure travel tou • visit tahiti bora bora moorea • river cruises china yangtze • world's largest power plant
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
New South Wales, Australia Guide The large state of New South Wales, Australia with Sydney as it's capital, offers unspoilt beaches, expansive rural countryside, wild national parks and rugged outback. new south wales australia guide • new south wales guide • state of new south wales • travel new south wales • rugged outback
Saving the Okavango Delta The Ramsar Convention designated Okavango Delta site provides varied habitat and year-round water. Its protection is critical to humans and wildlife in the area. okavango delta • wetlands • ramsar convention • threatened species • endemic
South America River Dolphin Survey A unique survey of South America's river dolphin populations is giving a clearer picture of the status of two threatened species and the rivers they live in. amazon river dolphin • orinoco river • pink river dolphin • freshwater dolphins • tucuxi
The Amazon Rainforest A bit about the Amazon Rainforest rainforest • amazon • medicine • animals • plants
Borohydride Fuel Cell Sodium borohydride solutions can provide the hydrogen storage necessary for fuel cells to be a viable source of power for electric vehicles. hydrogen fuel cell • electric vehicles • hydrogen generation • sodium borohydride • fueling infrastructure
Brazilian Amazon's 10 New Species Some are primate species unknown to scientists until the last 20 years. No one knows how much more biodiversity might be lost if deforestation of the Amazon continues. brazilian amazon rainforest • dr marc van roosmalen • protecting biodiversity • marmosets and monkeys • south american primates
Bunyip: Australian Unknown Animal An Australian stamp commemorating the Bunyip, which resembles the extinct diprotodon, as an animal of natural history, implies it existed at one time. bunyip • australian cryptid • aboriginal dreamtime stories • tasmanian cryptid • diprotodon
Burnin' Rubber One company's appraoch to spare tires: burn them to create electricity. tire • electricity • alternative • alternative energy • california
Dam It! No, Wait! Why do we keep damming rivers? What are the tradeoffs? dams • rivers • streams • flood • floods
Fuel Cells to Power Cars Some propose to substitute hydrogen for gasoline as the fuel source for automobiles. Hydrogen powered fuel cells are clean power sources but they may be too costly. substitute hydrogen for gasoline • hydrogen economy • disassociate hydrogen from water • alternative sources for hydrogen • reforming of h2 from ethanol
How to be a green non-profit Regardless of your non-profit's purpose, your organization can probably afford to be a little greener. non-profit organization • environmental • environmentally • green • alternative
How We Get Power from the Sun The Sun bathes the Earth in a constant flow of electromagnetic energy and there are many different ways that we can harvest that clean energy for our use. solar energy • solar power • electromagnetic energy • photovoltaic cell • photogalvanic cell
Lesser Flamingo – Pink Wader The Lesser Flamingo inhabits coastal and inland wetlands in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. It's breeding and feeding habits are unusual and interesting. lesser flamingo phoenicopterus minor • pink feeding breeding threats • range wetland africa asia • migration chick juvenile • wader food nesting filter
Ski Wyoming: 2006-07 Ski Season Planning on heading to Wyoming for this winter's 2006-2007 ski season, read what's new for Jackson Hole, Snow King Resort and Grand Targhee Resort. wyoming • jackson hole • grand targhee resort • snow king resort • grand teton national park
The Basics of Geothermal Power Geothermal sources are used worldwide to generate electricity for residential and industrial use. geothermal power • history of geothermal power • benefits of geothermal power • geothermal power in iceland • renewable energy source
Travel in the Sierra de Cazorla The Sierras de Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas is the largest Natural Park in Spain with mountains, waterfalls, diverse wildlife and picturesque villages. spain • sierra • cazorla • segura • andalusia
What to Do If the Lights Go Out With growing energy and oil prices, it's increasingly important to conserve electricity and save on your power bills; here are some tips to help. conservation • energy • energy efficiency • insulation • recycling |
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