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    is energy efficiency, use lower wattage bulbs in light fixtures, or fluorescent bulbs would be even better. Keep the thermostat set at a reasonable temperature or open windows when the weather permits. It is believed that conservation and efficiency are the best way to approach our energy uses, while other solutions can be developed. Conservation and efficiency also help our environment by not emitting as much C02 into our air, thereby decreasing our effect on global warming. Home energy production

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    Wind Power can fulfil an significant amount of energy which is constantly needed for citizens in the 21st century as it is reliable when placed in the right conditions. The benefits of wind power include clean energy source, reliance, affordable and cost efficient which is why it should be used more commonly. Wind turbines can be made in different to suite different situations they are needed for- they can even fit on yachts or buildings. Picture one shows wind turbines on a Tasmanian farm. These

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    health risks concerning workers and people living nearby. But with new technology and advances in renewable energy sources, wind energy is becoming one of the most popular energy sources for many states. Wind energy utilizes the energy of the wind that gust across our country, most overlook the benefits and capabilities of wind, and what it can do for us. The Midwest is prime production area for wind energy but constraints with laws and zoning is preventing towers from being constructed across the united

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    using oil to meet the energy demand of the economy. One of the noticeable environmentalist, Naomi Klein, has announced that our economic system and our planetary system now are at war and only one of them can be change, that is our economic system (21). Her solution for climate change is to shut down capitalism, which she believes conflicts with our planetary system, by putting more regulation on the market, especially energy industry to encourage the development of green energy. However, Naomi Klein’s

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    For this last case study, we focus on the topic of wind power, the details of the Catamount Energy and the Glebe Mountain Wind Farm Case, and the importance of wind power around the world. It was very interesting learning about the history of the wind power and how it made an impact in the world. To start it off, it is important to understand the significance of wind power and how it plays in important role in this case study. The earliest appearance of wind power was traced back to 2000 BC in ancient

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    Wind Energy Pros And Cons

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    slowing down the accelerated effects of global warming is not. Reducing our carbon emissions and our carbon footprint will greatly reduce the stress we have placed on the world’s ecosystems. Renewable energy has become an ever increasing important solution, but that does not mean that any kind of renewable energy is the outright solution. Wind farms have the capability of producing large amounts of power, but it has several glaring drawbacks including cost, space efficiency, noise, and wind. These huge

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    and tilling, uses crop rotation, and foregoes synthetic fertilizers (Gold, 2017). Instead, farmers will plant a variety of plants together to promote biodiversity and ward off pests (Gold, 2017). Another way of practicing sustainability with energy. Traditionally, society has used fossil fuels such as coal and oil to heat homes and power industries. Alternatively, there are

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    In the thriving city of San Francisco, there is a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program called CleanPowerSF administered by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). The broad goal of this program is to provide cleaner and cheaper energy opposed to current plans by investor-owned utilities (IOU) like Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). In order to explain the first reason why CleanPowerSF is beneficial, I will begin with this question. Have you ever seen smog in major California

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    I would focus on would be shifting to renewable energy production to limit CO2 and other polluting emissions, reversing deforestation to create more carbon sinks to trap CO2, and creating opportunities for water conservation. These three issues are interconnected, solving one, benefits the others. This essay explores possible steps to effect positive change. Renewable Energy U.S. President Barack Obama beat me to the finish line regarding a renewable energy plan. Yesterday, with the Environmental

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    reduce their current environmental impact, alternative energy sources like solar and wind powered energy are becoming more prominent as eco-friendly alternatives to current unsustainable methods of power such as fossil fuels (BBC, n.d.) The purpose of this report is to identify the best suited alternative energy sources for a call center based on information the company has provided such as the area and space available, average wind speed, solar energy reach and average ground temperatures. 2. Description

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