Environmental Engineering
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Secondary Effects of Dam Construction
The installation of a hydroelectric dam facility can have a variety of influences on the environment of the river and local area. more...
Hydroelectric Engineering Principles
Hydroelectric power generation harnesses the energy stored within a reservoir of water. more...
World Hydroelectric Power Generation
Hydroelectric power is the most widely used renewable energy source in the world. more...
Environmental engineering is focused on using engineering principles to improve the quality of the environment. more...
Nuclear power draws on the energy contained within an atom to generate electricity. more...
The Basics of Geothermal Power
Geothermal sources are used worldwide to generate electricity for residential and industrial use. more...
Hydroelectric Power Generation
Hydroelectric power is one of the oldest power generation methods and is a critical part of world electricity generation. more...
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Renewable Alternate Energy From Tidal Power
By: Thomas Kelly
A sustainable source of clean electrical power is the energy in the tides. Several companies are pioneering green generation of electricity with various types of turbine. more...
By: David Greenfield
Solar power is surviving the recession according to Ed Knaggs, VP of Home Energy Solutions, the largest Canadian distributor of solar. more...
Alternative Green Energy Source From Tidal Power
By: Thomas Kelly
Environmentally sustainable electricity is being generated by turbines driven by tides. 'Green' tidal power could provide all the world's energy needs. more...
Urban Planning for Sustainable Environment
By: Thomas Kelly
Urban developments can be environmentally sustainable and pleasant to live in. Bogata proved this by improving bus transportation and encouraging bicycling. more...
Emissions Reducing Battery Gets Go-ahead
By: Sue Cartledge
An Australian-developed car battery, designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions, has been granted $US32.5 million for accelerated development to the commercial stage more...
Energy Conservation in a Commercial Building
By: Thomas Kelly
A medical office building conserves energy by directing natural light deep inside and using low-energy fluorescent lights, high-efficiency underfloor HVAC and well water, more...
By: James Jackson
With global warming now a recognized threat to the long-term survival of the human race, engineers have developed new technologies to limit the carbon we emit. more...
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