Alternative Sources of Energy Essay

Renewable sources of energy Nicholas Reibel Northeastern University 8/12/14 Abstract Environment degradation has taken a global dimension. Human activities continue to cause interfere with the natural surroundings. The balance of the ecosystem has been defiled due to technological advancement, prominence of materialism, human greed, and misuse of nature and egoism of human nature. Non-renewable energy sources have been cited as responsible for environmental degradation. Efforts have…

The problems associated with the use of fossil fuels as the worlds primary source of energy will have to be addressed sometime during my life time. Fossil fuels are not only very limited, the impact that this energy source is having on the environment will force the entire world to change our way of life. The primary byproduct of the use of oil is CO2, this release of CO2 into the atmosphere is causing what we know as global warming. As the levels of CO2 in our atmosphere increases heat that…

Energy independency has now become an international subject, spreading with radical pioneers who seek independence from the local power grid. Henk Rogers reiterates, through his campaign to run his house on solar electricity and amicable quest to ensure Hawaii's electrical independency by 2045, that energy independency is accomplished when an individual or even a community can successfully supply their own energy needs without assistance from the power grid. Through his tenacious aspiration to…

The ever growing need for electricity, a problem no one is short in awareness for. There has always a constant battle to find the newest, most efficient source of energy. The United States has been ignoring the need for a better source of electricity for way too long, and it has been taking it toll on not only the environment, but also the economy. For years there has been countless promises and plans to fix this ongoing issue, nearly all have failed, and we are left with an unresolved issue…

What is democracy? According to Webster’s dictionary, it is a form of government in which the people vote for their leader. In my opinion it is much more than that. I think democracy is not only people picking leaders as much as it is the freedom of choice. Democracy is the freedom to choose how we live our lives on daily basis. Growing up, we get to decide what our life dreams and goals are. I think in a democratic nation that we should be given the tools to succeed and the freedom to do as we…

air, water, and land pollution. Sunlight received by the Earth is enough to meet the annual energy needs of all people worldwide according to National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The environmental advantages are the main drivers in the promotion of the use of solar panels and solar energy. Cell phones have become a necessity for plenty of people around the world. Cell phones allow people to keep in touch with their families, business clients, and access to the Internet, and so many more.…

1. Name one energy technical innovative design? Wind Mill 2. Identify one technical innovative design you would like to investigate? Wind Mills 3. List the advantages of your technical innovative design? • Wind power is a clean fuel source • Wind power is sustainable • It is very cost effective • Wind turbines are being built on farms and ranches • Wind energy can create jobs 4. List disadvantages of your technical innovative design. • Noise disturbances • Threat to wildlife • Wind can…

Renewable Energy? The concept of a shining future fueled by an infinite cache of energy has existed for ages. Yet, in the current year of 2015, that concept is still far from being a reality. Many countries around the world are still highly dependent on fossil fuels in order to meet their daily needs. Why, in a time full of ever advancing technology, is this the case? Should America make the shift to renewable energy a priority? Opinions vary drastically from numerous types of sources. Everyone…

the panels then began to rattle the bucket. The sheep raised their cud chewing heads and begin to trot over to him. It was moving to see the old world meeting the new and it got me thinking about the promise of a better way of life with renewable energy. As I continued to drive, all the while getting closer to the city center, I could see the stacks of a power…

Alternative energies are becoming a major focus point as climate change reports are showing staggering statistics on how negatively fossil fuels are effecting the earth’s climate. Per the Government of Canada (2016), human activity has been the number one cause of climate change on earth. The suns intensity and volcanic activity are the only natural causes to climate change today. The burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, are the leading causes of today’s climate change…