For example, when I am both at home and at my workplace, we usually use power saving and energy efficient light-bulbs which do not consume such high amounts of energy compared to other sources. Another example would be regarding my vehicle (however, this can be viewed from multiple perspectives). Instead of using fuel to power up my vehicle, I would use an electrical vehicle which would not pollute the environment, but it would have to consume electricity to be charged. Anyway, research is still undergoing in this field. I can do conservation of energy when it comes to heat energy by only powering up the heat system when needed, and not wasting heat energy.
(Brand, 2010) Since hydroelectric power in most places is maxed out, coal and nuclear power will be discussed in this essay. There are a lot of debates about which one of the energy sources is superior to the other, which is less harmful to the environment, easier to build, cheaper and more convenient in general. The conclusion will elaborate on the differences and the similarities that these to energy sources have. The main thing that we are looking at when talking about these energy sources is what does it do to our environment? What happens to the waste?
The loss of energy will come from the electrons passing through any wires, released as heat energy. In a vehicle, power is lost through heat or sound by the spinning of the driveshaft and the wheels on the ground. According to Delucchi and Jacobson (2013) "In a world powered entirely by wind, water, and sunshine, energy could be delivered as reliable as it is today, but at a lower cost than in a
C1.4.3 Hydrocarbon fuels Additional guidance: a) Most fuels, including coal, contain carbon and/or hydrogen and may also contain some sulfur. The gases released into the atmosphere when a fuel burns may include carbon dioxide, water (vapour), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen. Solid particles (particulates) may also be released. Candidates should be able to relate products of combustion to the elements present in compounds in the fuel and to the extent of combustion (whether complete or partial). No details of how the oxides of nitrogen are formed are required, other than the fact that they are formed at high temperatures.
Natural gas also isn’t high in nitrogen oxide or sulfur dioxide. It is more environmentally friendly to extract natural gas than burn coal. Hydraulic fracturing is the use of fluid and material to create or restore small fractures in a formation in order to stimulate production from new and existing oil and gas wells. This creates paths that increase
Mitigation Strategies and Solutions Energy Conservation SCI 275 Environmental Science Mitigation Strategies and Solutions Everything in the world uses energy it just depends on what form or what kind is being used. There are two different types of energy there is the nonrenewable kind and then there is the renewable resources that we need to keep. The difference between the two is that nonrenewable resources are like oil and coal that cannot be just made up to suit our daily needs, it takes lots of time and money to get these resources. Then there is the renewable resource like electricity that we can get from the sun, wind power and also biomass fermentation that uses waste to produce energy as well. Everything in the world living and nonliving are affected by the consumption of energy for example when using a electric hybrid vehicle we use less gas but then we use more electricity; we give up one resource for the use of another.
Life without energy would not be much of a life. With that said, the purpose of this paper is to briefly define energy and explore its uses, the advantages and disadvantages of the different energy sources and ways to reduce the energy demand through conservation. The first discussion will answer the question; what is energy? What is energy? “Energy is the ability to do work” (Forms of Energy Basics, n.d.).
These different sources of energy provide an alternate cleaner source of energy. These energy sources are harmless to the earth, helping to negate the effects of certain forms of pollution. My first choice of energy wind power is the conversion of wind energy by wind turbines into a useful form, such as electricity or mechanical energy. Secondly is hydroelectric power electricity generated by hydropower. Hydroelectricity is the production of power through use of the gravitational force of falling water or flowing water.
Research and Apply Project Worksheet Select one type of fossil fuel (Coal, Petroleum or Natural Gas) and one type of renewable energy resource (Solar power, Wind power, Hydropower, Geothermal power, or Biomass). Research and record the information in the chart. If you would prefer to use a different format to present this information, that is fine; however, you must include all the information on the chart in order to receive full credit for this assignment. | Fossil Fuel: Sulfur Dioxide | Renewable resource: Recycling | Describe this resource | | | Advantages of this resource | 1. Sulfur Dioxide2.
The issue: Is hydraulic fracturing, or hydrofracking, a safe way to extract natural gas, a much needed energy resource? Or could it contaminate drinking water and cause other environmental damage? * Supporters of hydrofracking say: There is no proven case of hydrofracking contaminating drinking water, and the process is perfectly safe. Natural gas can revive local economies, reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil and provide a cleaner-burning fossil fuel. Further regulation is unnecessary and will only prevent an opportunity for the U.S. to develop an alternative energy source and create jobs.