Energy development

Iodine-131 is an artificial radioisotope used in the medical industry and also is a product of nuclear fallout. In 1938 at the University of California, research scientists Glenn T. Seaborg and John Livingood discovered a life changing radioisotope which saves the lives of many hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer patients. After discovering and researching Iodine-131, Seaborg tested the radioisotope on his ill mother who had a thyroid condition. When seeing that the treatment had fixed his…

surrounding it. No unauthorized workers can get near the reactors, so it is unlikely of terrorist threat. Also, the conditions in which the reactions are done under are controlled, the reactions themselves are controlled so that there is never too much energy at…

Statement of Problem The Ely Copper Mine was declared a superfund site in 2001. Mining activity occurred from 1821 to 1920 Ore body discovered in 1813 Location The Ely Copper Mine is located in East Central Vermont in the rural town of Vershire, Orange County. The site is part of a region referred to as the Vermont Copper Belt, or the Orange Country copper district. Over 30 miles long, the belt runs in a NNE–SSW direction. The Ely Mine is one of three major mine sites in the region. It…

In 1736 the first real volunteer department known as the union fire company was started in Philadelphia by Ben Franklin. The Union fire company was made up of all volunteers that would make a line from the closet water source and pass the buckets to the fire. There were many other fire brigades that were clubs or co-ops which only intended to fight each other’s fires that were in the group. Ben Franklin’s concept was to help everyone and their property from burning. During their spare time they…

For many years man have used hydraulic fracturing in order to stimulate the flow of natural resources in the earth's crust to process them into a useable supply for our everyday needs. The United States is currently known as the number one leading nation with the most natural gas resources due to hydraulic fracturing being a native technology. Although the thought behind this activity was to further our lives, this drilling practice has raised some questions among society with its potential…

renewable energy. Fossil fuel is not going to last us forever, so we should start making the switch to clean and renewable energy. The Dakota Access will hurt many people's’ lives and our country. The Dakota Access has plenty of benefits and great deal of downsides ,but decision must be made. President Trump signed two presidential memos that back the Dakota and Keystone Xl pipeline. “I’m 100 percent sure that the pipeline will be approved by a Trump administration," (CEO Kelcy Warren of Energy…

You need to shut down TMI because it continues to pose a serious health risk to the citizens of Pennsylvania. Despite a generally high security standard, accidents can still happen. It is impossible to build a plant with 100% security. There will always be a probability of failure. In the event that a meltdown does occur the The consequences would be absolutely devastating for all kinds of life. As you already know TMI has already had a incident. TMI had a partial meltdown which occurred March…

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…

gas vehicles. According to U.S. department of energy there are about 150,000 vehicles in the Unites states and approximate 15.2 million vehicles worldwide powered by natural gas. Natural gas vehicles, which can run on compressed natural gas (CNG), are good choice for high mileage. Natural gas vehicles generally emit 13-21 % fewer greenhouse gas emissions than comparable gasoline and diesel vehicles. CNG is considered alternative fuel under the Energy Policy Act of1992. At present, the United…

store, and utilize energy. Since the first industrial revolution, a process spurred forward by the ability to harness coal as an energy resource, humanity has undergone massive technological advances that have transformed nearly every aspect of human life. The continued advancement of human society is reliant upon the ability to harness more and more energy, but at some point our energy demand will outstrip the energy resources available on Earth. Once we’ve maxed out the energy available here…