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The Potential of Wave Power

Experts have been attempting to harness the power of the wave since the late 19th century. As the wind passes over the ocean, it produces waves. There is a direct correlation between the power of the wind and the power of the wave.
Wave energy is produced when electricity generators are placed on the surface of […]

Introduction To Alternative Energy Resources

The question of how to use energy for the constructive use of mankind with the least cost, economically and environmentally, is the greatest conundrum faced by the world at large. The pollution from using fossil fuels and nuclear waste have detrimental effects on all living species on the planet as well as the planet […]

Introduction To Alternative Energy Resources

The question of how to use energy for the constructive use of mankind with the least cost, economically and environmentally, is the greatest conundrum faced by the world at large. The pollution from using fossil fuels and nuclear waste have detrimental effects on all living species on the planet as well as the planet […]

The Trend For Renewable Energy Is Growing More Everyday

Renewable energy is a growing trend in our world today and is going to grow much more as the need to supplement our global energy continues. These energy sources are pollution free since they are don’t admit carbons that are found in fossil fuels. Another advantage of using renewable energy is the fact that it […]

Gobal Warming Induced Heat Waves Are More Deadly Than A Killer Virus

A record heat wave scorched Europe in August 2003, claiming an estimated 65,000 lives. In France alone, 17,622 people died from the searing temperatures, more than 19 times the death toll from the SARS epidemic worldwide. In the worst heat spell in decades, temperatures in France soared to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) and […]

Environmentally Friendly Flights Offered

Many flight companies are offering to offset their CO2 emissions due to the emission worries caused by the airline industry. The companies implementing the system of carbon trading now offer this as an option when purchasing tickets. There are currently questions as to how many regular fliers know of this system and its purpose.
Carbon offsetting […]

The Vilification Of Climate Change Sceptics

An article in the Washington Times recently discussed how skeptics of global warming are ‘treated like a pariah’. The article begins, ‘Scientists skeptical of climate-change theories say they are increasingly coming under attack - treatment that may make other analysts less likely to present contrarian views about global warming.’ The article cites an example of […]

Will Energy-Saving Lightbulbs Help Fight Global Warming

The European Union is imposing a ban on conventional light bulbs, replacing them with energy-saving bulbs. That ban would fully be in effect within two years, forcing all 490 million citizens of the EU’s member states to switch from the current conventional lights they now have.
However, some problems of this plan have been raised […]

A Survival Guide to Prop 65 & the Artificial Turf Market Released

If you sell artificial turf system components into the State of California don’t risk the embarrassment, hassle and cost of being notified you have violated Proposition 65 Laws or are not OSHA compliant!
ASGi, the Association of Synthetic Grass Installers, has published “Prop 65 & The Artificial Turf Market” a digital handbook of frequently asked questions, […]

Low Cost Wind Turbine Plans

Wow! Is it ever hard to find low cost wind turbine plans. A couple years ago when we went online looking for wind turbine plans we found plenty of sources of them.
The problem was that all of the authors seemed to want to prove to me how smart they were. I knew there was a […]