Green energy refers to the use of power that is not only more efficient than fossil fuel but that is friendly to the environment as well. Green energy is generally defined as energy sources that dont pollute and are renewable.
There are several categories of green energy (GE). They are anaerobic digestion, wind [...]
This one must be a huge potential growth industry. Recycling computer parts. For that matter, what about all the old VCRs, stereos, iPods, etc. We sure do not want that stuff in our landfills, and there must be some value in all those circuit boards.
Let’s see what Daniel Johansson has to say about this topic.
Recycling [...]
I put some actual effort into recycling. The apartment complex that I live in has various bins in the basement and I do my best to both use them and organize my recycling into the correct one. One thing that we do not have is recycling for organic waste. I am sure that it will [...]
What can an individual do to help?
The list of ways to cut back on emissions is probably as long as the many ways that energy is expended but there are several obvious and relatively easy ways to achieve improvements:
In the US about half of greenhouse gas emissions come from power plants while about [...]
What is the greenhouse effect and how does it impact on surface temperature?
The earth receives heat from the sun. The earth loses heat by reflecting it back into the atmosphere. The atmosphere contains a mixture of gases that trap heat and keep the earth’s surface warm. This is similar to the mechanism that keeps [...]
Global warming refers to the increase in average temperature near the earth’s surface and in its oceans. Climate change is another term used interchangeably with global warming. However, climate change may encompass other changes in climate besides increases in temperature.
