Biomass

livestock production is a major source of two greenhouse gases, methane and nitrous oxide. The latter is produced by the leaching, volatilization and runoff of nitrogen fertilizers and the breakdown of crop residues and animal wastes. Through burning of biomass, agriculture also releases large quantities of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Agriculture also stands to suffer adversely from climatic change. In tropical environments the effects of climate change on agriculture and hence on the…

Coal is a nonrenewable resource. Energy is made when the coal is burned, a machine called pulverized grinds the coal into a fine powder, then powder mixes in a boiler creating steam. Steam released from the boiler powers an engine called a turbine transforming heat into energy from burning coal in to mechanical energy that spins the turbine engine then used to power a generator. Coal is used for many different things mainly heating, cooling, cooking, transportation, farming.…

Electricity wasn’t invented it is already occurred in the nature. It was just discovered by Benjamin Franklin. His experiments (famous kite experiment) helped in building the connection between the electricity and lightning. In his experiment with kite included a kite with the key tie to the end of kite, which is connected to the Leyden jar. When the lighting struck the kite, the electric current travel down the string through the key and into the Leyden jar. We wonder that “what is there in…

photosynthesis. These organisms rely on a process called chemosynthesis. (3) Chemosynthesis is the use of harvested inorganic chemicals in the hydrothermal vent and carbon compounds in the water to build biomass (the organic matter the microbes are made of). It is called chemosynthesis because the energy to make biomass comes from…

assess zooplankton biomass at each of the three sites using a very fine, vertical plankton net which will be lowered until the bottom is felt. At this point, depth will be recorded (ft) and secchi disk will be vertically retrieved. Once on the net canister, the zooplankton will be gently scraped off the walls, and any individuals still holding on will be flushed off using a squirt bottle filled with distilled water. Zooplankton will be placed in a marked jar of ethanol and biomass will be…

20% range. Finally, Florida and Tennessee do not have policies at all. Even within states that do have RPS policies in place, there is a tendency to resort to the cheapest possible method to meet such requirements, which many states are turning to biomass energy which is both inefficient and costly, or cap and trade policies that commodify pollution (Shrimali). The cause for the differences between states can be explained by a multitude of factors and interests that follow the Wilson - Lowi…

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) is a national wildlife refuge in northeastern Alaska and is the largest National Wildlife Refuge in the United States. Created by Congress in 1980 with the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA), this area is at the center of both economic and environmental controversy as it holds potential for the production of both oil and natural gas. The ANILCA’s most controversial piece was the decision to defer drilling and petroleum exploration…

Throughout the culinary world, fish is prized as a food item for both the upper echelons and the lower echelons of society. Its versatility, taste, high nutrition, and varying degrees of affordability make this unique creature an extremely popular choice of protein throughout the world. From common and bountiful fish like the illish to the rare and highly sought after fish like the Pacific Bluefin tuna, fish fit the palates of many people worldwide. Ever since humans learned the ancient art of…

animal waste is used as energy. This had been used since the ancient times when fire was discovered. Biomass is good because it can grow very quickly compared to fossil fuels taking millions of years ("How Biomass Works"). The energy is obtained by burning. This energy has a lot less pollutants compared to coal that is currently being burned. This is due to all the energy originating from the Sun. Biomass turns into electricity that can power cars and houses just like they are capable of doing…

the reservoirs of the Salt Valley region of Nebraska, USA. The researchers developed dynamic models for 19 of the reservoirs to predict the effects of an invasion. Bellamya were introduced at a set density, (0.0003 t km-2) either with or without a biomass forcing function. The model lacking a forcing function showed a steady or decreasing population density of Bellamya. To contrast, the model including a forcing function found the…