Tides could potentially be a large energy source, providing a huge percentage of the power used in some of the world’s largest countries. However, there are both advantages and disadvantages to using this system. By researching this topic of tidal power, you can actively support or oppose the building of these systems in your community […]
Archive for April, 2007
Turning the Waste from French Fries into Fuel for your Car
Biodiesel may be the fuel of the future. This product, made largely from vegetable oil (the same stuff you fry foods in), is one of the most innovative alternative energy solutions to hit the world. Producing biodiesel has become a hobby for many who are seeking cleaner alternatives to gasoline and diesel fuel-when made correctly, […]
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Unleash the Beast: Geothermal Energy
Fossil fuels and nuclear power are hazardous to the environment, producing pollutants and other harmful by-products. One energy source that does not pollute the earth, however, is often overlooked, although its potential is great-the earth itself. The core of the earth is about 4000 degrees Celsius, and harnessing this power would create a heat source […]
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Arguments Against the Use of Wind Power
There are a variety of arguments against the use of wind as an alternative energy source, including economic, the viability of wind power, and environmental effects of wind power. By researching these arguments, as well as the advantages to wind power, you have the knowledge you need to make an educated decision about your stance […]
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An Ugly Effect of Fossil Fuels: Acid Rain
Fossil fuels-oil, coal, and natural gas-are running out quickly, and since much of the world’s power depends on these resources, in the next few hundred years this could be a major problem. However, if we aren’t more careful about the way we use these natural resources, we won’t have to worry about that; the world […]
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