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Green Gas and Electric Cars |
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Green gas, a mixture of ethanol and regular gas, is a great alternative to straight gasoline. Ethanol is created through the distilling of crops such as corn, barley and wheat. Even if only added in minimal amounts to gasoline, it can make a huge difference in the greenhouse gases emitted. Most cars can run on a 10-90 ethanol mix. Flexible fuel cars can run on an 85-15 mix which runs extraordinarily cleanly and even further reduces harmful emissions. Unfortunately, only one in 40 cars can run o |
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Green Gas |
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Green gas includes the combination and use of ethanol for vehicles. There are many benefits to using ethanol instead of traditional fossil fuels. Ethanol burns extremely clean due to its high oxygen content and it can easily be added in small amounts to car fuel, reducing greenhouse emissions. Argonne National Laboratory reports an approximate 10-ton decrease in greenhouse-gas emissions resulting from the use of ethanol fuel in 2007 alone. A 2006 study in Wisconsin showed 16 percent fewer high-o |
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Green Electric |
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EnviroCitizens.org wants you to know that your energy consumption can be significantly decreased with minimal effort on your part. By changes small things you can easily and quickly conserve energy and decrease the demand on your wallet. |
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The Future of thermal energy |
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Luckily for the Earth the future of Solar Thermal Energy is very bright. In the current state of the world’s energy crisis, new uses for solar energy are being developed. The positive aspect of solar energy is the fact that it is completely renewable. |
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Resources of Geothermal Energy |
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Geothermal power is a natural source of power that originates inside the earth. This energy source is generated by many factors, such as the shifting of tectonic plates, the decay of radioactive minerals and elements, as well as the energy generated from solar rays continuously striking the earth’s crust. |
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Photovoltaics vs solar radiance |
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Photovoltaic energy and Radiant energy are similar in that the ultimate source of the energy is from the sun. That’s where the similarity ends though. Each is eco-friendly and each has a specific use.
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How Does Geothermal Energy Differ From Thermal Energy |
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Geothermal energy is energy derived from the heat stored in the earth. This is very different from thermal energy, which is energy that manifests itself from a change in temperature. Geothermal energy originates from the original formation of the planet, as well as from the absorption of solar energy which is absorbed at the surface of the earth. Geothermal energy is currently used for generating electricity. Geothermal electric energy is used for district heating, space heating, spas, industria |
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Geothermal Development Worldwide |
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Geothermal energy is the use of the renewable energy found in the earth’s core. This energy is generated from the origination of the earth’s core, the shifting of tectonic plates, and the radioactive decay of the planet’s minerals and elements. Geothermal energy is used worldwide and is constantly changing. |
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Where is Wind Power Most Beneficial |
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Wind is common in most areas, but there are locations with an even larger amount of wind, thus allowing for more energy to be generated. While these locations may be slightly more beneficial, that does not mean that it is not possible for wind energy to be utilized effectively in other locations. |
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Geothermal Energy and Global Warming |
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Geothermal energy has been used for centuries, but its use has increased recently in an effort to offset global warming since it is considered to be a clean and renewable energy source. The use of geothermal hot dry rock, geothermal hot water, and geothermal heating are currently the most popular forms of geothermal energy. While geothermal energy does emit some greenhouse gases, they are considerably less than that of fossil fuels. Compared to fossil fuels, geothermal energy benefits the atmosp |
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