Alternative fuel

meet worldly demands of energy. Even some controversy if Solar Energy really is that beneficial for the environment because of a slight pollution problem. Despite all of the controversies that some people think, solar energy is a good alternative from using fossil fuels. Solar energy, as well as other renewable resources often get backlash as to whether or not they can meet…

A lush thriving metropolis, and a dark dank slum. Both of these house humans, but the difference is only one has energy. Energy is fundamental to the way people live their lives. Where energy, and specifically electricity, are available and reliable, homes, businesses, and governments can thrive. But when energy is unreliable, families struggle, businesses go bankrupt, and governments turn to anarchy. Is energy the only difference between these two extremes? No, but few understand how much…

In recent decades, scientists have confirmed that the burning of fossil fuels has led to an increase in the Earth's temperature that eventually could render the planet uninhabitable. When fossil fuels are burned, they release greenhouse gasses that over the years, have slowly caused the Earth's climate to change. The harmful effects of climate change have caused rising sea levels, an increase in extreme and destructive weather such as hurricanes, a dramatic drop in crop yields, and the…

fossil fuel. There are way too many deadly side effects of using fossil fuels especially at the rate we use them today. Some are terrible for our environment, economy, and society. The effects that fossil fuels are having on the environment are becoming more and more irreversible, soon there will be nothing that we can do to fix our mistakes. The change to renewable sources of energy will prevent further damage and be more beneficial for the environment, as well as the economy. Fossil fuels are…

nuclear, 40% the cost of fossil fuel, and 25% the cost of using natural gas,”. If one takes in to consideration that the Hoover Dam produces averagely 4.2 billion kilowatt hours, it acquires a lot of money. More than that though, although it is pricey to construct a hydropower plant, it pays…

Hydrogen vehicles are similar to electric fuels as they both run on a motor powered by electricity. However, what makes it different is where the electricity comes from. The hydrogen vehicle is powered by hydrogen fuel and batteries power the electric vehicle. Hydrogen vehicles do however come with disadvantages, as it is highly flammable because it is a very powerful source of fuel. It is also very hard to store as gas is easily transported through pipes but hydrogen…

Located in southwestern British Columbia, Lower Fraser Valley extends from Delta to Hope and has a marine climate with moderate temperatures, long frost-free period and high average rainfall. The Lower Fraser Valley with rich and high quality soils contributes up to 62% of BC’s gross farm receipts and the agriculture land price has sharp increased to $4,113/acre (BC Agriculture of Food & Climate Action Initiative, 2015; Climate Action Initiative, 2015). However, agriculture contributes to 3.3%…

energy for our automobiles and the most accessible, so people would tend to gravitate to use that a lot more. Not only that but trying to set up a specific are of solar panels would be really difficult and time consuming than just trying to use fossil fuels for power. Each new source of energy has its own downfall, causing it to stay as only a small percent of the primary energy production in the United States. Issues with Renewable…

of history. Until just recently, in a dire attempt to cease greenhouse gas emissions, the wind turbine is being reinvented and reestablished as a major competitor to most forms of fuels we use today. With its low cost, small size, and high output, this makes the wind turbine quite a competitor compared to fossil fuels and other harmful energy harnessing methods. And with carbon emissions peaking in the last decade, the need for new energy conversions is at an all-time high. Although the…

The United States of America (USA) is one of the top carbon emitting countries. In 2011, the Union of Concerned Scientist reported that USA released approximately 5490.63 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. In addition, the USA has one of the highest per capita for carbon emission, which is around 17.62 metric tons of carbon dioxide per person. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that carbon dioxide emissions are causing the gradual heating and change of the Earth’s climate since…