secondary source of energy. Primary sources of energy are oil‚ coal‚ uranium or the forces of nature. Energy is a source of usable power‚ needed for food production‚ transportation‚ heating‚ cooling‚ and lighting. The largest sources of energy in the world are oil (34%)‚ coal (26.5%)‚ and gas (20.9%)1‚ adding up to over 80% of global energy. These types of fuels are called fossil fuels because they are found in fossil carbon deposits in the ground. An important difference between fossil fuels and other
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whole world is progressing day by day but Pakistan is moving towards opposite direction. Pakistan had a total installed power generation capacity of 21‚000 MW in 2011. However‚ dependable or de-rated capacity is in the range of 14‚000 to 16‚000 MW during the year‚ due to variety of factors‚ whereas demand for electricity is increasing at an average annual rate of eight per cent. And according to World Energy Statistics 2011‚ published by IEA‚ Pakistan’s per capita electricity consumption is one-sixth
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idea of Western brands as status symbols is even stronger in India than in many other developing countries‚ because Indians have a lot of exposure to the West. This exposure comes in varying forms: relatives who live abroad; travel in the Western world; exposure to Western tourists; a relatively common understanding of English and comprehension of English media; the influence of TV depicting Western lifestyles via satellite and cable channels; and recent social and cultural changes that reflect Western
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nations‚ only indicating how critically important this resource; although power of collaboration is being underestimated. One cannot imagine a tomorrow devoid of energy in modern world. Energy is its cornerstone. It is critical to be self-sufficient in its generation to preserve independence of a nation. Developed world differentiates itself from the rest because it has been able to harmonize its supply and demand‚ managing both at the same time. Self-sufficiency and control over energy gives the
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Low-carbon Technological Paradigm in Urbanization of China Hao Dong Hao Dong‚PhD Candidate ‚ China Community Party School Abstract With the development of the industrial civilization in the 20th century‚ human has the science and technology to create the great productive power and social fortune. So‚ science and technology have become the basic content and key lever for development of human civilization. The science and technology is also the power of urbanization. At the same time‚ due to the
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Residues from biogas also proven as a significant source of organic fertilizer. If there is proper policy and implementation‚ Bangladesh’s energy crisis and organic fertilizer demand can be control through biogas plant. 1. Introduction By 2020‚ the world is throwing into turmoil as demand for energy begins to greatly exceed the supply - crippling many economies and triggering widespread social unrest. Many countries in the West may experience a decline in living standards - with oil rationing and
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efficient countries in the world (Bank‚ 2007). World Bank (2007) composed an inventory in 1998‚ and estimated that total emissions from Ukraine were 246 million tons of CO2‚ and in 2002 the total emissions were 487.7 million tons of carbon equivalents. Ukraine has a severely high level of air pollution. This pollution is caused by emissions from road traffic‚ industries‚ and the energy sector. In 2005‚ over 200 cities in Ukraine exceeded the levels established by the World Bank health standards for
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fuels are currently the most widely used source of nonrenewable energy in today’s society. These sources of energy are used to generate power for both commercial and personal use in a number of different ways. “In 2005‚ more than 3/4 of total world energy consumption was through the use of fossil fuels.” (Environmental Literacy Council‚ 2008) Oil‚ the leading energy resource depended upon to fuel everyday functions produces 43.4 % of our world’s energy. Natural Gas‚ the second most relied upon resource
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businesses include; Quaker‚ Tropicana‚ Gatorade‚ Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola — each line makes large variety of products that are consumed all around the world. • Where is the company headquartered? • PepsiCo’s corporate headquarters is located in Purchase‚ New York. • What is the change in their energy usage from last year? • The total energy consumption in 2012 for PepsiCo’s legacy operations was 12.6 million megawatts per hour (MWh). PepsiCo’s energy efficiency has improved by 14 percent when
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innovation‚ and technology so that we can safely and responsibly develop more energy here at home and be a leader in the global energy economy.” Is the Administration up to the task of elevating America to be the global leader in innovation and consumption of alternative energy? The President has changed and improved many of America’s energy policies but their current road is not enough to bring this country to where we need to be for a cleaner and more secure energy future. The American Energy
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