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Renewable Energy Sources
The article discusses the need for reducing the use of non-renewable resources. Various alternative renewable energy sources and brief descriptions about them are given.
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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
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Clean Energy
As we start to better understand the impacts of climate change, energy use is a clear issue. In Australia, Geothermal and Solar Thermal technologies are being explored.
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Earth Energy for the New Year
Online resources for learning more about geothermal energy
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Go Solar in the New Year
Links to sites that provide information on solar energy, solar energy projects and more.
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Green Economy Jobs
Apollo Alliance and Urban Habitat help create green jobs in communities. They promote their strategies and plans for others to use to create a cleaner energy future.
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Harness Wind Power in 2007
10 Websites that provide information, resources and how-tos about wind power
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Hydrogen Power Hurdles
As renewable energy becomes big business, here are five challenges slowing the conversion to a Hydrogen Economy now.
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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.
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Renewable Energy Resources
Links to online resources that teach more about the various types of renewable energy
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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.
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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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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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Renewable Energy: Wind power
Given the right conditions, wind power can be a viable commercial energy source. Already several wind generator plants around the world are supplying local towns with electricity.
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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.
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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?
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The Coming Hydrogen Economy
It's clean, renewable and, combined with solar power, it may turn out to be one of the more affordable energy alternatives.
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New Battery to Power Hybrid Cars
Australian engineers have created a new battery, the Ultrabattery, to power the next generation of hybrid electric vehicles.
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a hybrid car battery that lasts longer
Sustainable Building Principles
Before investigating green building options, identify ways to reduce a building's footprint and reuse existing building stock.
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Alternative Energy
As carbon-based energy supplies are dwindling, other sources of energy are being explored
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American Biomass
Why do we continue to rely on non-renewable and foreign oil? Is it complacency? Ignorance? Politics? Read about the alternatives here.
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An Introduction to Solar Energy
Solar power is the ultimate renewable energy source. Here is an introduction to the basic science that makes all solar energy technologies possible.
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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.
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Climate Change Misconceptions
As climate change has become a hot topic recently, misconceptions about global warming causes like human activity have become truths. Learn the facts on global warming.
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Creative energy solution in Rwanda
The next time you're sitting on a toilet, consider that you are about to flush away a valuable source of energy.
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Favorite Links
A guide to Websites exploring and promoting all aspects of green, sustainable living
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Fossil Fuel Woes
Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy resources; what can be done about this?
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Generating Power from Wind Energy
Electricity generated from wind power makes up a growing portion of the worldwide power generation market.
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Greener Home Construction
Steps are being taken to provide consumers of new homes that use more sustainable and renewable energy sources.
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Greenpeace report on Spain
A new report issued this week highlights the environmental resources available to this country of sun and sea.
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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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controversies with hydroelectric power systems
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history of hydroelectric power
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.
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Nine Wind-Powered Web Hosts
A guide to Web hosting companies that use wind power or wind energy offsets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
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Power...at what price?
The energy crisis of the future is now raging in California. What can we do to prevent a full scale catastrophe across the US and the world?
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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.
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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 End of Fossil Energy
A review of John G. Howe's book about peak oil and its implications for modern society
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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.
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solar stocks
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Wind Power Used for 2000 Years
Humans have been using wind power for thousands of years to mill grain, pump water, and create electricity.
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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.
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Breaking News 7
Solar Power could make quite a difference in the lives of islanders living on remote atolls.
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Camping Holidays In The UK
A recent boom in camping holidays has prompted UK equipment manufacturer to re-launch its Wild Country range of family tents.
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Carbon Offset Program for Travel
A luxury hotel company has joined a carbon offset program to reduce greenhouse gases. Sustainable Travel also has many other programs to make it easier to travel green.
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Estonia Fights EU Emissions Quotas
Estonia, feeling that their quota for industrial carbon dioxide emissions was set unfairly low by the European Commission, is taking its case to the European Court.
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Greenpeace - Globe Saving Plan
Environmental activists are boosting a plan they say is a blueprint to staving off future climate change and therefore averting catastrophe.
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Headaches For Scotland's Windfarms
One of the most renewable energy rich countries in Europe, Scotland must overcome environmental, social and political obstacles before it can claim to be truly green.
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HOW GREEN IS YOUR POLITICIAN?
How green are our politicians? What should we be asking them to commit to in terms of environmental targets. Look at this article for details
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How to Help Reverse Global Warming
A look at how tree planting can sequester carbon and take CO2 out of the atmosphere. Easy ways to alter your lifestyle to help reverse global warming.Practical help.
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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.
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New Zealand Energy Strategy
An ambitious strategy sets New Zealand firmly on a path towards clean, renewable energy.
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