natural gas are slowly killing us, the environment, and the whole world we live in. This is because fossil fuels such as those previously mentioned give off greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) which cause smog and allow harmful radiation from the sun to penetrate our atmosphere. This problem is continually getting worse because we continue to use more and more of these fossil fuels every year. This is mainly because of population growth, inefficient buildings, lighting
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the planet warmer and create a thick blanket on the earth. Approximately 35% of all greenhouse gases are generated from electricity production. This is the larges source of these gases. Seventy percent of our electricity is derived from burning fossil fuels, comprised mostly of natural gases and coal. Land use is another human cause of climate change. Non-human factors, such as volcanic eruptions and solar output also play a big factor in our climate and it changes. During a volcanic eruption
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with the decision, whether or not we should continue using non-reusable energy or should we invest in renewable energy. Non-renewable sources of energy productions come from the ground and cannot be used again and again. These sources are from fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. The advantages of non-renewable energy are; naturally found in the earth, easy to mine, and cheap, which make it available and affordable. The disadvantage from using this energy sources are; one day we will
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energy sources be found immediately. At present, fossil and nuclear fuels provide over 80% of the world’s energy. By utilizing alternative, renewable forms of energy could considerably reducing the United States’ financial burdens associated with dependency on foreign oil. In addition, alternative sources such as geothermal, hydroelectric, solar, and wind energy can drastically reduce carbon dioxide emissions produced by fossil fuels. (M. S. Dresselhaus & I. L. Thomas (2001, Winter)
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Biodiesel made from sunflowers may produce only 0.46 times the input rate of fuel energy.[29] Biodiesel made from soybeans may produce 3.2 times the input rate of fossil fuels.[30] This compares to 0.805 for gasoline and 0.843 for diesel made from petroleum.[31] Biofuels may require higher energy input per unit of BTU energy content produced than fossil fuels: petroleum can be pumped out of the ground and processed more efficiently than biofuels can be grown and processed. However, this is not necessarily
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global issues. Entire world is facing important environmental problems that need to be addressed at both state level and collaborative international level. United States alone is “the largest single emitter of carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels” (www.cia.gov). Besides that air pollution in the United States resulting in acid rains; water pollution from runoff of pesticides and
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After researching about energy in Erie, PA, I learned a lot. In this paper I will discuss four different areas. First, we will talk about three forms of energy that are majorly used in the area, where they originate from and whether they are nonrenewable or renewable. Second, we will discuss four renewable energy sources and why they would be good for my area. Next, we will talk about the advantages and disadvantages about the four renewable sources. Last, we will talk about three areas where
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dioxide accumulate in the atmosphere and trap heat that normally would exit into outer space. 1) While many greenhouse gases occur naturally and are needed to create the greenhouse effect that keeps the Earth warm enough to support life, human use of fossil fuels is the main source of excess greenhouse gases. By driving cars, using electricity from coal-fired power plants, or heating our homes with oil or natural gas, we release carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere. Our ever
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2/24/2013 Bruce Bennett To Drill or Not to Drill? There are many types of energy used for our industrialized nation uses, there are only two types of energy; there is fossil fuels and renewable energy. These would power our factories, automobiles, electrical appliances and many other features of modern life. Fossil fuels like petroleum, natural gas, and coal are not a renewable source of energy. Renewable energy is found in our sun, rain, wind and from heat from in the earth, and
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Hydroelectric is a form of energy that’s used as a renewable resource. Hydropower provides about 96 percent of the renewable energy in the United States. Other renewable resources include geothermal, wave power, tidal power, wind power, and solar power. Hydroelectric power plants do not use up resources to create electricity nor do they pollute the air, land, or water, as other power plants may. Hydroelectric power has played an important part in the development of this Nation's electric power industry
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