The New Stimulus Plan For Wind Power Wind Power In the coming year when the new U.S. administration takes control over the economy. We will see a stimulus that will include green energy steps toward wind energy . Since our demand for energy efficiency will continue to get stronger, eliminating carbon dioxide emissions will require adopting green energy practices. However, …

Imagine that. The DOE has come out with a report that actually supports wind power and the role it could play in our energy strategy going forward. Instead of belittling it as an energy source as many have in the past the DOE study shows that wind power could help get us up to 20% of our energy supply by …

Of the fossil fuels, natural gas is the cleanest source of energy to use for many of our every day needs and activities. It plays an important part in reducing pollution so that a clean and healthy environment can be maintained. Because of its almost perfect combustion process, very few byproducts are emitted into the atmosphere as pollutants. The environmentally …

I’m quite sure that practically every single day you arrive and park your car or truck in front of the gas pump on your way to work you can’t help wishing gas prices were lower. Recently with the war turmoil around the world, especially in the oil producing countries the oil prices are going to the roof and so are …

Major developments in Clean Coal Technology (CCT) in the last decade have made it increasingly attractive as an alternative energy source. CCT now offers more electricity per unit of coal, less solid wastes per unit of electricity, lower carbon dioxide emissions per unit of electricity and less thermal pollution per unit of electricity. Coal is a fuel source found in …

By Joel Jaeger, Katrina McLaughlin, Lori Bird and Karl Hausker   Building a clean, reliable, cost-effective power grid will require many different types of energy. The bulk will come from solar and wind; but since these aren’t available 24/7, 365 days a year, they must be paired with a smaller amount of clean, “firm” power that’s always available when needed. Geothermal energy, nuclear energy and …

Current methods used to process hydrogen into a usable fuel are cost-prohibitive, but several new innovations are promising to open the door to cost-competitive green hydrogen. Hydrogen is well positioned to be the fuel of the future. However, a commercially viable transition to green hydrogen – the environmentally friendly version of the fuel – seems perpetually 10-15 years away. While …

From the Apollo space mission to Zeppelin airships, human ingenuity has long dreamed up ways to make the power of hydrogen fly. Now, as the world powers up to reach climate goals in the midst of an energy crisis, the universe’s most abundant element is once again taking up airtime as debate continues over its usage and feasibility as part …

Countries are following the United Nations’ lead and developing strict sustainability regulations. Environmentalists recognize corporations’ impacts on ecological degradation. They are working with government officials to set corporate responsibility laws. Companies can adhere to sustainability laws by improving their supply chains’ energy efficiency. Eco-conscious practices may also enhance companies’ sales, meeting eco-consumers’ demands. Before assessing the efficiency enhancement methods, individuals …

According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, two-thirds of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions can be traced back to the creation and use of energy. Since the industrial revolution, society has relied heavily on energy to fuel transportation, agriculture and manufacturing.  The average homeowner also uses electricity for heating, cooling, access to water and lighting. To reduce the pollution caused …

Concrete is the second most widely utilized substance on the planet behind water. Developers use concrete – and its primary ingredient, cement – to build roads, foundations, bridges, and other structures. Environmentalists are targeting the material’s manufacturing process because of its large carbon footprint. Eco-conscious engineers are following the sustainability path by integrating renewables into cement and concrete production. Before …

In 2015, the United Nations (UN) created the Paris Agreement, improving global environmental sustainability. It calls on various countries, holding them accountable for their greenhouse gas emissions. Environmental engineers and scientists responded to the agreement by developing green technology. Renewable energy systems can effectively reduce society’s reliance on emission-producing power systems. While the media highlights solar and wind power, other …

As the entire world continues to feel the negative effects of climate change, in the form of increased inclement weather events and rising global temperatures, it’s impossible to ignore the myriad ways in which humans are fueling these changes. In fact, research indicates that fossil fuel emissions are the primary cause of climate change, a phenomenon that can be directly …

Electric vehicles are, in all likelihood, the future of commercial and private transportation. Nations like China, India, Britain, and France have all declared their intentions to phase out the production of traditional vehicles in favor of electric alternatives. But with many economies relying on the production of gas-powered cars for success, is political change the best answer to innovating the …

Projected 8th largest solar project in the world, estimated to power 260,000 homes WASHINGTON – TheTrump Administration remains committed to its America First, all of the above approach to domestic energy production as the Department of the Interior (Department) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today the approval of a proposal to construct and operate the largest solar project …

The year 2020 has ushered in a new, uncomfortable way of life for global citizens. Suddenly, most of us are confined to our homes, with little opportunity for social interaction, and fearful of a dangerous virus. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc around the world, however, there’s an unlikely positive to shelter-in-place orders: Drastically reduced carbon emissions and …

Climate change activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greta Thunberg has made headlines for eschewing flying in jets to help reduce her carbon footprint. In 2019, she sailed across the Atlantic from New York rather than fly home to Sweden. Like many forms of transportation, airplanes emit the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide as they wing overhead. Airplanes emitted nearly 1 …

In the wake of September’s UN Climate Action Summit 2019, held in New York City, addressing the detrimental effects of climate change is a hot topic of discussion around the world. Climate change is a veritable public health crisis, according to the United Nations. The organization claims that, “the impacts of climate change are being felt everywhere and are having …

Our current administration has promised to remove environmental regulations from big business in order to boost the American economy. This may sound beneficial for major corporations, but the long-lasting effects on the environment are irreversible. These legislative changes are accelerating climate change and will have more drastic effects if environmental regulations are not reinstated. The United States has yet to …

Everyone knows that driving has a substantial negative impact on the environment. The average passenger car emits a number of pollutants including carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. All of these negatively impact our environment and our health.   Unfortunately, for many of us, there are not many reasonable alternatives to driving daily to get to work or …