Energy

Solar Power

The greatest natural source of energy on our planet comes from the sun. In just one hour the sun beams down more energy than the whole planet used in the year 2002. Solar power com Read More

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Palm oil imports linked to rainforest destruction

Palm oil imports linked to rainforest destruction. Concern that Australia is contributing directly to the widespread destruction of tropical rainforests in Indonesia and Malaysia b Read More

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Ethanol from Citrus Waste

Florida Company to Build Plant to Convert Citrus Waste to Ethanol. Florida does not have enough corn to make Ethanol, but it does have citrus waste. Using USDA developed technology Read More

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Renewable Energy

Renewable energy is energy that is generated from sources that are infinite and always regenerating, such as solar, wave, hydroelectric, wind, and geothermal power. In contrast, po Read More

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Solar Power Produces Hydrogen Fuel

Excess Solar Energy Can Be Stored for Use in Hydrogen Fuel Cells. Solar energy can only be used when the sun shines. A new technique is being developed to store excess solar energy Read More

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Storing Wind Power for Electricity

Storing Wind Power for Electricity. Wind Powered Electricity When the Wind Doesn’t Blow. The variability of wind speed causes problems for power production from wind farms. A way Read More

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Energy Independence in Ten Years: Can We Live Al Gore's Dream?

Vice President and environmental activist Al Gore is calling for energy independence within ten years, but do we have what it takes to live the dream? Read More

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Go Green with Home Wind Power

Most electricity is generated by coal-fired power plants. These plants belch mercury and global warming greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide into the air. You can go green b Read More

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Algae as a Source for Biofuels

Scientists are working on a variety of techniques to develop renewable fuels from algae. They are trying to avoid the use of food crops to produce energy. Read More