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Explains the process of recycling food waste into biofuel, beginning with harvesting food scraps which are collected by garbage trucks, brought to a processing center where the waste breaks down, creating biogas which powers generators that produce electricity. Includes a food recycling web and additional information about green energy sources.
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Offering a panoramic view of opinions selected from a diverse range of international sources, this book examines key issues that affect the growth of the alternative energy industry, government support of energy alternatives, and the economic outlook for alternative technologies.
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Describes the issue of dependence on fossil fuels and possible energy alternatives. Focuses on vehicle fuels, solar power, wind power, geothermal power, and the nuclear option. Includes color photographs, source notes, discussion questions, organizations to contact, and an index.
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The drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions means that many governments are trying to decarbonise electricity generation. But some renewables only generate electricity when conditions are right; they are also location-dependent and often face opposition from local residents. From wind, to solar, biomass, HEP, tidal and geothermal power-as well as explaining how different renewables are used to generate electricity, this video examines the pros and...
10) Wind energy
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Discusses the history of wind energy, the benefits of using wind for energy, how wind energy is collected, and where wind farms are located.
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Provides an overview of energy alternatives and addresses the questions of whether alternative energy sources are needed, which should be pursued, whether alternative energy is useful for transportation, and how increased usage will affect society, each followed by a selection of primary source quotes, facts, and illustrations. Includes resources for further study.
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This volume explores the topics relating to alternative sources of energy by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions.
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One of the greatest challenges facing our environment today is pollution and carbon emissions from our increasing demand for energy. Also faced with finite fossil fuel sources, renewable energy technologies are being developed to be sustainable both in their source and for our environment. This book discusses the history of alternative and renewable energy sources, such as wind, wave, and solar power, through to cutting-edge developments, including...
19) Water power
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Discusses ways we can get power from water by damming rivers or harnessing tides and ocean waves, and how water power may be used in the future.
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It is difficult to identify a defining moment that turned the tide toward less-polluting energy sources, but most people today have a fresh outlook on the environment and realize the importance of conservation. In recent years, a new community of people who want alternative energies for their cars, public vehicles, and houses has emerged.