Energy development

the three main energy sources associated with alternative energy amongst hydro and wind. In today’s world, the need for this alternative energy is at an all-time high as fossil fuels and other conventional sources of energy are beginning to damage this planet’s ecosystem at an alarming rate. Solar energy, although not completely pollution-free, is an inexhaustible fuel source. Every hour energy from the sun is sent into Earth’s atmosphere and within this hour, there is enough energy provided and…

is currently at an energy crossroads. On one side, the country can lazily continue on its current path of disillusioned comfort with fossil fuels. However, oil, the fossil fuel we rely on most, has the shortest supply left and when it finally depletes it will take the country’s energy, economy, and environment. To avoid the catastrophic aftermath of the depletion of fossil fuels, the United States needs to change its path and abandon oil for a switch to clean renewable energy. The United States’…

Renewable Energy * Wind * Solar * Geothermal * Biomass * Hydroelectric Wind Energy Wind Energy is an effect of the sun 's uneven heating of the atmosphere. Wind energy is commonly harnessed by turbines. Wind is formed when warm air expands and rises up, while cold air condenses and sinks. Wind energy can be used to power boats or even charge a battery. Although, it 's almost a perfect choice, it has its setbacks. The generators need a lot of land in order to function properly and if…

Renewal Energy is an expensive way for American to receive energy to power their homes and other machinery. Wind turbines, hydro generators and solar panels seems to be the safest way to produce energy but are not, and they are not guaranteed to produce the energy that is needed. Fracking is a major way in extracting fossil fuels and has been successful and guaranteed. Renewable energy sources as a main source of energy is not effective as other sources of energy nor is it environmental…

In August 2016, a New York State Board agreed to grant a multi-billion dollar subsidy to the state’s nuclear energy sector. This subsidy is to be government mandated through the forcing of utility companies to purchase and pay nuclear power plants in zero-emission credits, thereby subsidizing nuclear plants’ operations. By creating this subsidy, the government is effectively saving three nuclear power plants in Upstate New York from permanent closures; however, at the expense of the tax-payer…

conscious business efforts. Although his ventures often show massive potential and growth, there are some downfalls that make it uncertain to invest in. CHALLENGES Reliance on the fossil fuel industry. Musk follows an aggressive agenda towards renewable energy, and this reflects in his ventures. Tesla broke into the automobile market by introducing zero-emission battery powered electric vehicles. It has invested in The Boring Company and its own battery factory, and has recently also acquired…

Controlling Carbon Dioxide Emissions Although Carbon is a very scarce element –it is less than one percent of the total composition of elements on Earth-, it forms an essential component of organic matter. It is able to live in all of the different spheres of the earth (in different forms). We need carbon to survive, but in some ways it can be very harmful. Due to that fact, many people are trying to control the amount of carbon dioxide emissions. Many have tried finding out ways to…

The earliest automobiles were powered by steam; however, it was a very poor power source due to its price, weight, start-up times, and tendency to explode. The development of automobiles was limited until a better power source was established. In 1834 the first practical motor was developed by Moritz Jacobi (Doppelbauer). Even though this was a motor the motor wasn’t strong enough to drive an automobile. In 1884 a man named Thomas Parker built the first practical electric automobile (“World's…

old energy production technology to keep up with today’s consumption. If we continue the way we are headed, the last extinction we will see is our own. Due…

The efficiency of solar energy has recently become a controversial topic. Solar panels have become widely seen on roofs and road signs. It is believed by some people that solar energy will be able to be sufficient enough for people worldwide. Solar power is believed to have become the answer to Earth’s energy for the future. Solar energy has become used by many people because they see how it can benefit the planet. These people see that solar energy and panels are beneficial due to the fact that…