Turbines: A Wind-Wind Solution The majority of energy comes from nonrenewable fossil fuels such as coal‚ natural gas‚ and oil. Americans depend on this energy in almost every way imaginable; from cooking to cleaning‚ from working to traveling‚ to heating and cooling. Wind is a byproduct of solar energy; the uneven heating of the air over land and water creates wind as warm air rises and cool air rushes in to take its place (Bezdek‚ 29 Oct. 2013). Although some people tend to dislike the idea
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wrong. There are two main sides to the argument of the cause of global warming; those who believe that global warming is just a natural phase in the climatic habits of earth‚ and those who believe humans are the direct cause through the burning of fossil fuels and other processes. Each side of the debate provides much scientific evidence that proves there point. In an article released by the Dept. of Commerce‚ NASA claims "...the solar increases do not have the ability to cause large global temperature
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earth’s temperature to continue rising. The greenhouse effect is caused by burning fossil fuels‚ deforestation‚ and an increase in population. With an increase demand for gasoline we have become dependant on fossil fuels which causes an increase in the greenhouse effect. Fossil fuels are any combustible organic material such as coal‚ oil‚ or natural gas made from the remains of former life (DictionaryReference.com). We burn fossil fuels to produce electricity for many things including transportation.. Pollution
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rose by about 80 percent during that time. The amount of CO2 in the atmosphere today far exceeds the natural range seen over the last 650‚000 years. Most of the CO2 that people put into the atmosphere comes from burning fossil fuels. Cars‚ trucks‚ trains‚ and planes all burn fossil fuels. Many electric power plants do‚ as well. Another way humans release CO2 into the atmosphere is by cutting down forests‚ because trees contain large amounts of carbon. People add methane to the atmosphere through
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elsewhere. Carbon offsets are a form of trade. When you buy an offset‚ you fund projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions Tidal & Wave Energy: Pros Wave Energy does not produce any GHG emissions or cause air pollution from the combustion of fossil fuels unlike coal‚ oil or gas. Wave Energy does not require any fuel like most other sources of energy. Wave Energy does not lead to pollution disasters like the BP Oil Spill and Coal Deaths which are directly related to Dirty Energy Production
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that the atmosphere becomes worse and worse. Air pollution is the pollution can make people live with huge danger and bad moods. In cities‚ the largest source air of pollution comes from burning fossil fuels. Cars‚ heavy duty trucks‚ trains‚ airplanes‚ shipping vessels all burn a large amount of fossil fuels to work. Emissions from vehicles contain many pollutants. Dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen which are released by vehicles may cause great harm to people. It can
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In 2013‚ 82% of human-produced greenhouse gas emissions were carbon dioxide (Nasa climate change). This resulted from the burning of fossil fuels‚ solid waste‚ trees‚ wood‚ and other chemical reactions. The biggest reason is because of the burning of fossil fuels this includes driving your car and nuclear power plants. Another greenhouse gas‚ methane‚ comes from landfills‚ coal mines‚ oil‚ natural gas operations‚ and agriculture. It represented
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human and animals Nuclear energy: benefits and concerns Since the economic development and population growth‚ the total energy requirement will continually increase. The carbon dioxide‚ sulfur dioxide‚ and nitrogen oxides released by burning fossil fuels are threat to environment and humanity. The tendency of energy production and consumption are towards nonfossil fuel power. Therefore‚ the increase number of nuclear plants has been built to achieving mankind’s energy demand rise. Developing
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carbon dioxide FACTORS AFFECTING GLOBAL WARMING 1.Carbon Dioxide Emitted from Cars 2.Burning fossil fuels 3.Cutting down the earth’s forests without replanting 4.Releasing other greenhouse gases 5.The world’s growing demand for electricity ANTHROPOGENIC AND NATURAL CLIMATE CHANGE Anthropogenic climate change is climate change that is due to the activities of human beings ( eg: burning fossil fuels‚ deforestation‚ etc.) While natural climate change is due to natural processes occurring on
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TESTING YOUR COMPREHENSION 1) Why are fossil fuels our most prevalent source of energy today? Why are they considered nonrenewable sources of energy? Today‚ the three main fossil fuels that are in demand are oil‚ coal and natural gas. These fossil fuels are prevalent because they are efficient to burn‚ ship‚ and store based on high energy content. Fossil fuels also provide for our daily needs such as transportation‚ heating‚ cooking and electricity. Based on our current rates of consumption‚ we
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