Alternative fuel

Climate Change Many debate whether global warming and climate change is really an issue. It should not even be up for debate. Here are some facts about global climate change, according to the Tenth Edition Environmental Science; by Daniel D. Chiras: There are thousands of temperature sensors distributed over land and sea all across the surface of the Earth. Readings from these sensors show that there has been a steady increase in the average global temperature since the 1880’s. Glaciers in…

are the fossil fuels which are currently the world’s primary-energy source. Fossil fuels are made millions of years ago from organic materials such as plants and animals. Fossil fuels are finite resources and can cause irreparable damage to the environment. Fossil fuels are considered to be responsible for global warming. There are many activist and campaigns launched calling for divestment from fossil fuels, especially from large companies and universities. Divesting from fossil fuels is a…

extinction. The study of the earth and how it works allows scientists to develop new ways to try to save the Earth. While many debate the existence of climate change, it is a very real thing causing harm to our planet. The use of fossil fuels, and the development of new alternative energy sources could be the solution. Climate Change One of the biggest factors changing our earth is global warming. Two major factors causing the change include human change and natural climate. Human climate change…

day in age, Algae biofuel is no longer a backburner option for viable fuel alternatives. This environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum is a realistic contender to battle with other biofuels and fossil fuels. Algae is more than just the green seaweed at the bottom of the ocean that people associate it with. It is a versatile and sustainable resource that is produced in abundant amounts and can be converted into fuel for trains, planes and cars. Algae microorganisms convert sunlight…

Nowadays, most daily activities of human beings rely on fossil fuels heavily such as transportation, lighting, heating and communication. However, many scientists forecast that fossil fuel will be running out in the next century. Therefore, before its exhaustion, it is necessary to develop an alternative energy. Among all renewable energies, we will discuss the pros and cons of nuclear energy, solar energy and wind energy. To begin with, nuclear energy has several major advantages. Not only a…

Straight vegetable oils (SVO) are a promising alternative to diesel oil (DO) for diesel engines, due to having comparable properties to mineral diesel, being easy to produce compared to counterparts and offering smaller emissions footprints. Therefore, the experimental study aims to evaluate the potential and influence of Jatropha oil (JO) as diesel engine fuel. Endurance long term operation tests of 300 hours for JO and 100 hours for DO were conducted on a small single cylinder 6.5 kW diesel…

produced by the type of fuel that we use to keep our houses warm, lighted, cooled and the things that we use to fuel our vehicles since they all use a type of energy source which is fossil fuel, but in order to reduce the CO2 we need to switch to alternative energy sources that do not produce it and use mother…

Wind: An Energy Source Alternative Wind power is a renewable source of energy. Wind turbines convert the wind’s kinetic energy into mechanical or electrical energy that can be used for power. Wind energy is viewed as a clean alternative to fossil fuels and can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Wind energy can provide a lot of benefits to the ecosystem and economy of the United States. While wind energy does have a lot of perks, some people argue that wind energy is an expensive and…

Alternative fuels are perceived as being less likely to evaporate or otherwise find their way into the air before combustion and are less ozone-forming and less toxic if they do (Gushee, 1995). Another benefit that may be reaped from the use of alternative fuels is that gases burn cleaner than gasoline (see Table 6). As a result, less harmful emissions are created as a result of burning alternative fuels. There are of course disadvantages to the use of alternative fuel driven cars…

Fossil fuels have been present on Earth since it originated billions of years ago. Gas, coal, and oil are the three substances that make up fossil fuels. Humans have developed various methods to utilize these non-renewable resources, and many people cannot apprehend the impact they have on society. We use these resources for heat, transportation, internet, and capital. Ultimately, humanity as a whole will perish if these materials exhaust. Like a heart supplying blood throughout the body to…