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the gaps in any intermittency by using the stored energy says Martin Hermann, CEO of 8minutenergy. IV. Solar Superiority You may ask, what about other renewable energy sources aren’t they awesome too? Aren’t wind and hydropower just as good? Fossil fuels can’t be that bad right? They’re so convenient. Well, since I only have 6-7 minutes I’ll focus on why wind energy is inferior to solar, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s document on the challenges of wind…

trapped heat that in return warm up the Earth’s atmosphere. (1). When the fossil fuels are burned they release pollutants,such as mercury and carbon dioxide, that can not only harm the Earth but people’s health. Mercury, a pollutant fossil fuels give off into the environment, can harm young children’s brains at an early age as well having dangerous outcomes for sick and elderly. The biggest result of burning of fossil fuels are the pollutants that harm the Earth’s environment. Some repercussions…

Most people do not think about what they are breathing in every day they’re outside. Chances are you did not realize you are breathing in carbon monoxide, a clear gas that blocks oxygen to the brain and can kill a human. With over 1 billion cars on the road every day, the impacts on breathing are astronomical. Millions of Americans everyday breathe in the toxic gas that is emitted from the tailpipes of cars, planes, trucks, buses etc. And slowly it is taking its toll, causing diseases,…

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.…

how much more convenient it may be. Conserving and maybe even, “going a little prehistoric” will come in handy once we are using less, and preserving more. Like R. Castello once said, “You can’t save the environment, but you can preserve it.” Fossil Fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas, and they are the largest source of emission of carbon dioxide by humans. “They are the cheapest sources of energy available…

There is more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere today than at any point in the last 800,000 years. The increase in carbon dioxide was caused by burning fossil fuels, such as coal, to create electricity and to fuel cars. If coal burning continues at this current rate, the world will continue to heat up, leading to melting glaciers, rising sea levels, and more severe air pollution. One major solution to global warming is alternative energy sources, more specifically solar panels. According to the…

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…

brings so many wonderful luxuries, why are political theorists like Dipesh Chakrabarty pessimistic about the global future? Chakrabarty, in his essay “The Climate of History”, discusses the Good Life, high mass consumption, and its effect on fossil fuel use. Gas is used in every purchase because of shipment and transportation. Most electricity produced is generated by burning coal. With…

fumes, and costs less money. Battery powered cars are the solution to this problem. Battery powered cars are a safe, non polluting alternative to regular vehicles that burn fossil fuels. Replacing gasoline cars with these non polluting battery powered cars would cut down on air pollution, save money, and would save fossil fuels. Battery power is safer for the environment than gasoline cars that are terrible for the environment. Battery powered cars don’t pollute the air with toxic gases, since…