Environmental issues of biomass utilisation Biofuels are expected to be produced in larger volumes in the coming decades. However‚ unlike other renewable energy strategies (solar‚ wind‚ sea waves)‚ biomass resources are constrained by the availability of land and water. Energy inputs and fertilizers are also required in their growth‚ cultivation and production. In some cases‚ biofuels can consume a significant amount of energy that is derived from fossil fuels (Blottnitz and Curran‚ 2007).
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Subsea Production & Processing Systems Market by Technology/Components‚ Types & Geography - Global Trends & Forecast to 2018 Published on 04TH Apr. 2014 This report analyzes the subsea production and processing systems market by types of technologies of production systems & processing systems‚ and geography. In terms of geography‚ the report is segmented into North America‚ Asia-Pacific‚ Europe‚ Latin America‚ and Africa & Middle East. Each and every region is further studied based upon the different
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Energy Planning Proposal City planning for a major metropolitan area such as that of Stockton‚ California takes much attention to detail‚ with the necessity to look at all energy options at the forefront of tasks. Selecting several options for energy sources and determining the best way to spend the initial budget will ensure a smooth transition into the future. As the population of this city grows‚ it is essential to consider alternative energy sources to mitigate the demand for power and the
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“SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES OF A CLEAN AND GREEN COUNTRY” Keeping our country clean and green! In the course of time‚ technology has brought about numerous changes in people’s lifestyles. We have all become reliant on gadgets for our lives to operate ordinarily. But have we ever thought concerning the repercussions of such needs on our environment and our country as a whole? No! Sanguinely‚ the government of Mauritius has eventually become resolute to execute certain schemes in a way that the
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Energy conservation refers to reducing energy through using less of an energy service. Energy conservation differs from efficient energy use‚ which refers to using less energy for a constant service. For example‚ driving less is an example of energy conservation. Driving the same amount with a higher mileage vehicle is an example of energy efficiency. Energy conservation and efficiency are both energy reduction techniques. Even though energy conservation reduces energy services‚ it can result in
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Pakistan is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of natural resources but also one of the poorest among them in their management. The country is abundant in the vital resources including that of energy‚ agriculture‚ minerals‚ population‚ and geography‚ but unlike the developed countries‚ these have not been properly exploited due to poor management. This dismayed situation is caused due to several‚ both chronic and acute‚ flaws which have led to poor governance of country since its
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1. What theories of trade help to explain Russia’s position as an oil exporter? Which ones do not‚ and why? Both the theories of absolute and competitive advantage help to explain Russia’s position as an oil exporter. Prices in the global oil market are driven by the laws of supply and demand. Given the fact that Russia now has 15 more proven reserves than Saudi Arabia and its oil companies have become major global competitors‚ the country enjoys both natural and acquired advantages with respect
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shc Introduction: The BCA Green Mark Scheme launched in January 2006‚ is an award that was created by the BCA (Building and Construction Authority to promote environmental awareness in the construction and real estate sectors. It is a scheme that strives to develop a sustainable built environment by using the best technology and methods today in the design and construction. The benefits of the Green Mark are that water and energy bills will be reduced‚ environmental quality will be improved
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Though nowadays it is more and more often claimed that humanity can develop without causing damage to nature‚ there still exist strong opposing arguments to this thesis. Development assumes economic growth‚ and economic growth is impossible without industry‚ which needs energy resources. Nowadays‚ the range of goods‚ required by common people‚ has expanded significantly‚ compared to the old times. People feel the need‚ not only for some primary things‚ such as a piece of bread and a roof over their
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0/7/14/JB WORD COUNT: 6664 ENERGY SECURITY: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS IN BOTSWANA INTRODUCTION 1. Security is an important factor in life on a daily basis‚people require one form of security in a particular way or the other. There are issues of crime‚ terrorism‚ poverty‚ displacement‚ health‚ education and many others which a nation has to ensure that its citizens are satisfied with. Any longer interruption of a steady and plenty flow of energy‚ particularly
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