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Hydroelectric Alternative Energy Source
Hydroelectric power has the advantages of being able to produce clean energy from the many dams and rivers in the United States.
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World Hydroelectric Power Generation
Hydroelectric power is the most widely used renewable energy source in the world.
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Hydroelectric Power Generation
Hydroelectric power is one of the oldest power generation methods and is a critical part of world electricity generation.
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Hydroelectric Engineering Principles
Hydroelectric power generation harnesses the energy stored within a reservoir of water.
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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.
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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?
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Hydroelectric Power Plants
This article discusses the functioning of a hydroelectric power plant and its importance to the world today.
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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.
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Secondary Effects of Dam Construction
The installation of a hydroelectric dam facility can have a variety of influences on the environment of the river and local area.
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How Hydroelectric Power Plants Work
Hydroelectric power is a clean, renewable energy source that can be further tapped to help meet global energy needs in the future, as petroleum becomes scarcer.
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Engineering the Three Gorges Dam
China's Three Gorges Dam provided designers and construction crews with several engineering challenges.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Climate Change in Southeast Asia 3
Will the impact of global climate change on Southeast Asia encourage governments to turn to nuclear energy?
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Surging Interest in Tidal Power
Winds can be erratic. The sun doesn't always shine. Growing bio fuels uses land already in short supply for food production. But tidal power can be timed to the minute
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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.
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NZ Travel – South Waikato to King Country
Make the most of the New Zealand travel experience by exiting well-travelled highways. SH 30 offers scenic forests, lush farmlands and a hint of old-time New Zealand.
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Energy Crisis and Spawning Salmon
Fossil fuels and politicians make strange bedfellows. It's time we reduced our dependence on both.
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Smith Mountain Lake Offers Recreation, Residence
Virginia's Smith Mountain Lake was built to generate hydroelectric power. But it has become a home and vacation retreat for enjoying boating, fishing, and other pursuits.
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Using Clean Energy to Generate Electricity
Wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric power are renewable alternatives to fossil fuels, but must be used in combination to equal the energy output of fossil fuels.
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Climate Change in Southeast Asia 2
What will be the impact on energy production in Southeast Asia of global climate change?
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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.
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George Westinghouse, Inventor
His air brakes and other railroad signal and safety inventions made rail transport faster, safer, and more efficient.
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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.
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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.
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The Amazon Rainforest
A bit about the Amazon Rainforest
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The Global Electricity Challenge
Worldwide demand for electricity is rising fast. How will this additional electricity be produced?
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Things to Do Outside of Las Vegas
When finding yourself in Las Vegas, sometimes you want to get away from the bright lights and gambling. A number of attractions can be found in the greater Nevada area.
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Alternative Energy Replacements for Crude Oil
Alternative energy is anything but fossil and nuclear fuel. Which source can most likely replace crude oil on its own: hydroelectric, solar, wind, geothermal, or biomass?
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Converting Solar Energy to Electricity
The sun provides plentiful and free energy. This article outlines the two principal methods used today to turn this energy into electrical power.
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Dam It! No, Wait!
Why do we keep damming rivers? What are the tradeoffs?
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How to be a green non-profit
Regardless of your non-profit's purpose, your organization can probably afford to be a little greener.
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Is Electric Wind Power the Answer?
Wind power generation has fierce opponents and devoted supporters. Are wind turbines noisy? How much power do electric windmills generate? Some wind energy answers.
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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.
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Moosalamoo National Recreation Area, Vermont
For a wheelchair-accessible Vermont vacation, consider the Green Mountain National Forest near Middlebury. Established day-use spots also assure family fun.
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NZ Travel – Bay of Plenty to South Waikato
To maximise the New Zealand travel experience, try exiting the busiest highways. SH 30 offers forests, river trails, farmlands, and a whisper of old New Zealand.
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Taupo is for Water Lovers
Taupo may be a geothermal wonderland and one of New Zealand's adrenaline capitals, but water is undeniably its greatest resource and major tourist attraction.
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The Basics of Geothermal Power
Geothermal sources are used worldwide to generate electricity for residential and industrial use.
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The Little Red River for Arkansas Trout Fishing
World-class trout fishing, along with birding and hiking, can be found on the Little Red River in North Central Arkansas.
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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.
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Trading with Canada as Partners
The U.S. and Canada are strong trading partners and moves to shrink foreign investments or limit trade with buying American only schemes risks both countries.
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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.
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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.
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Yangtze Finless Porpoise Born
The Yangtze River, once habitat for Baiji, is still home to the endangered finless porpoise. As numbers continue to decline, captive breeding offers chance for survival.
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A Gardener's Glimpse at Madrid, Spain
Madrid extends an olive branch to travelers and gardeners interested in finding out about a culture from a country's plants and produce.
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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?
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Fossil Fuel Woes
Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy resources; what can be done about this?
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Learning to Learn, Work, and Play
My just about three-year old daughter and I were driving home one day last week, when I heard her high-pitched voice emerging from the back seat. I initially thought she was role-playing with one of her stuffed animals, but what I heard coming out of her mouth took me completely by surprise. “The poor donkey,” she said, “is so old and tired, he can no longer carry heavy loads to the mill.”
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Photographing a Gorge in Autumn
Autumn offers opportunities for spectacular photography, but sometimes the camera needs help from Photoshop to recreate human impressions of nature.
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