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The increased consumption of our planet's finite resources such as fossil fuels has created an urgent need for research and exploration of alternative energy sources such as solar power and wind power and development of alternative fuels, such as biodiesel.

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The Search For Alternate Energy Sources
Wastewater Treatment
Advantages And Disadvantages Of Using An Alternate Energy Source
Aquatic Ecology

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About Alternative Power Sources
A lesson in alternative power sources has to start with a good understanding of energy in general. Have you ever taken a moment to sit back and think of how amazing it is to simply plug in an appliance...

How To Build Your Own Solar Generator
Now that you've made the decision to convert your home to solar energy, you're probably a little nervous to try and build your own solar generator. You'll have to follow some detailed instructions to get...

A Basic Overview Of Solar Technology
Solar technology converts sunlight into electricity or mechanical power. Sun energy can heat your home, power your calculator and even fuel your car. In addition to the economic benefits, this technology...

Using Sun Energy To Make A Solar Home
For environmentally conscious homeowners, sun energy is a way to take advantage of a renewable resource while reducing their utility bills. A solar home requires an investment up front, but the payoff...

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Articles About Environmental Issues ...

The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System - General Facts
The Alaskan pipeline, which is also known as the "Trans Alaska Pipeline System," was developed to transport oil 800 miles from the North Slope of Alaska to the northernmost port in Valdez, Alaska. The...

Practical Ways To Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
If we were to remove the human element and examine our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emission from a purely scientific perspective, the problem would seem quite manageable. The simple answer is to stop...

Global Issues - The History Of Globalization
In the 17th Century, trade globalization was a way for powerful nations to spread their sphere of influence and explore other countries under the banner of "economics." The Dutch East India Company was...

Solving Water Concerns With Composting Toilets
To most people in the younger generations, thinking about using a composting toilet is a completely foreign idea that most would rather skip right over and go on to more pleasant thoughts. But, the reality...

Wetland Ecosystems - Useful Information
Wetland ecosystems are areas where water saturation determines the type of soil that develops in a given location, as well as the types of animal and plant species that live there. In the past, wetlands...

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In The News ...

• Biofuels: Could The Cure Be Worse Than The Disease? If you've been keeping tabs on the world of biofuels then you know some of the controversial claims: biofuels often have a lackluster environmental performance; energy crops compete with food crops and...
  
  
• 50 Bay Area Bird Species Placed On National Watch List. Nearly one-third of the nation's bird species are in need of immediate help or they could disappear forever, according to two leading conservation organizations.
  
  
• 2007 Set To Be 6th Warmest Year On Record OSLO (Reuters) - This year is set to be the sixth warmest since records began 150 years ago, cooler than earlier predicted which means a slight respite for European ski resorts or bears trying to hibernate....
  
  
• Canadian Solar Signs $60 Million Supply Contract With Gintech Energy Corporation Canadian Solar Inc. (CSI) announced it has signed an annual solar cell supply contract with Gintech Energy Corporation of Taiwan. Total shipments to CSI under the contract amount are between 17 megawatts...
  
  

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