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    Cliff Montage suggests Allan Savory’s idea that adjusting the ecosystem’s biodiversity might prove to be more prosperous for the climate without cutting down on the energy demand of the world population. Confinement of livestock has been the primary contributor to the process of desertification. When herds of large animals are forced to be confined within a space, as opposed to being truly free range, it has an adverse effect on the biodiversity. This leaves an imbalance within the ecosystem.…

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    aspects to assess the characteristics of a fuel like Propane. The ad claims that propane is a “Clean, reliable and efficient energy source” but does not offer to define or elaborate on these claims. Therefore, through context and comparison the ad’s claims of Clean and Efficient will be assessed, in addition to the Importance/Reliance, Sustainability, and Affordability of propane. Clean The ad has not given an explicit definition for what it refers to as a clean fuel. Therefore, using the…

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    area or you would like to generate your own power and you are trying to find the best alternative sources of energy for your house, you are in the right place! Living off the grid is one of the many choices you can make to take care of the environment. For most people, finding alternative…

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    Renewable, and Alternative energies are going to be the only viable options for energy in the future. Others believe that these new types of fuels will only harm the planet more. This research paper will cover topics such as: what are the different types of Alternative/Renewable energy? What are the pros and cons of the different types of Alternative energy? Is it a long term solution? Geothermal, Hydroelectricity, Solar power, and Wind power are some of the more common types of Alternative…

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    its potential in a growing world where the demand for energy is continually escalating. The need for this book stems from a lack of in-depth knowledge about energy sources and the issues surrounding it. This publication focuses around exploring alternatives for energy security in the United States, while also keeping in mind the effects that these energy sources have on global warming. One of the greatest strengths encompassed within the reading pertains to the author’s ability to be…

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    ferment it, then becomes cellulosic ethanol which can be used to fuel automobiles. In this research paper I will be discussing switchgrass ethanol and why this interesting plant should be used as an alternative fuel source to using nonrenewable fossil fuels. Through the three chosen points I plan to argue the grass’s…

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    While discussing fossil fuels, there is nearly always another topic mentioned: alternative energy resources. Alternative energy resources are defined as, “current technologies that have comparable or better performance, but do not emit carbon dioxide (Alternative Energy 2015).” Due to the harmful nature of the overuse of fossil fuels, scientists hope to replace them with four alternative energy resources. The four alternative energy resources are solar power, nuclear power, wind power, and…

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    sources out there who’s only byproduct is a better Earth; as such, it is becoming poignantly clear that Fossil fuels are not only diminishing, but harming the environment as well and alternative energy sources must be explored in order to counteract this. One expanse of energy that has not yet been fully explored is the ocean. Waves in the ocean create a…

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    fashioned fossil fuel power plants. Not only are these new types of energy cleaner, but nine out of ten times they are more efficient and less expensive compared to the more commonly used fossil fuel power plant. As time goes on, the environment is slowly being polluted and non-renewable resources, such as coal, are being wasted on these plants. New forms of energy, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power have become more clean and cost effective. Even though the fossil fuel plants have…

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    quadrillion BTUs of energy. Roughly 82% of that was fossil fuels. Renewable resources accounted for 10%, including solar, wind, hydroelectric, and more, and the remaining 8% was nuclear power. This energy was used to do everything from power our televisions to turn on our lightbulbs. Unfortunately, our reliance on fossil fuels brings with it serious side effects, including global warming. Because of these issues, a variety of alternative energy sources has been raised, with nuclear power being…

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