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    the Mediterranean sea, with an area of 270,000mi2. It is in close proximity to both the Strait of Gibraltar and the Strait of Bab al Mandab. This location allows the waters to be interconnected with Italy, Greece, Morocco, Syria, Turkey and other powers. This access to waterways allows to easily transport goods around the region and the world. Climate depends on a country’s location and it is another factor that determines a country’s success. The temperate climate that this country offers…

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    Government Incentives for the Increase of Wind and Solar Energy Due to environmental problems, high cost of oil, and the fact that oil is a limited source; the government should grant incentives for the increase use of wind and solar energy. Many nations have already taken action and turned to renewable energy sources. Inside the United States there is controversy as to whether renewable energy is good or not. The down side of wind and solar resources is that they are not productive in all…

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    methods of gathering energy. There is solar, hydrogen fuel cells, biofuel, geothermal and more. But today you’ll be reading about the pros and cons of fossil fuels, wind energy, and thermal energy, more precisely geothermal energy. As well as some fun facts listed in the below paragraphs. Enjoy. Fossil fuels have provided us with power for many years in the past and possible future. The fuels are the remains of long dead organisms buried deep within the earth’s crust, and take many years to…

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    primarily. Purpose: The purpose of my speech is to persuade my class to believe that solar power is best energy source for the U.S. I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: Leonardo DiCaprio, an environmental activist and all around beautiful person once said, “ New research shows that by 2050 clean, renewable energy could supply 100% of the world’s energy needs using existing technologies.” B. Thesis: Solar power is the best option out there for a clean and renewable energy source. C. Preview: I…

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    things that use electricity without any thought. As the world evolves and develops, the need for energy increases, and the resources are drained. Ever since the Industrial Revolution, we have been utilizing fossil fuels to create the required energy to power our homes, cars, and businesses. Regrettably, our reserves of fossil fuels are running low, and they have been viewed to increase the temperature in the atmosphere and accelerate global warming. As more people in the world utilize our energy…

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    collect energy, this would power various types of machinery. What makes renewable energy so resourceful is that it uses natural parts of the environment to create it’s energy. Some of the main types of renewable energy are Solar, Geothermal, Hydropower and Wind. Solar energy absorbs the sun’s rays and transmits it into energy through the use of solar panels. Geothermal energy uses the the heat that comes off or hot rocks, which are located a few miles underground. Geothermal power plants use…

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    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…

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    of which solution is more efficient, green, and available. Whereas Climate Guest Blogger is convinced that hybrid vehicles are the preferred solution, The National Research Council maintains that solar energy is the answer, and Kempton claims that wind energy is best. All of these thinkers focus on alternatives to fossil fuels on a large scale, but I would like to explore the personal aspect of the debate and argue ways that individuals or homeowners in the United States…

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    Wind Speed Essay

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    4.1 Wind speed is considered as crucial parameters for installation of wind energy projects at any location. Data analysis reveals that monthly variations in the wind speed at fifteen different sites of the country helps to measure the other wind characteristics such as the modified Weibull scale parameter, modified Weibull shape parameters, wind power potential and density and capacity factors of the proposed sites. Weibull Wind speed x ̅determined wind speed characteristics of specific sites…

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    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…

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