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Hydroelectric Power Generation
Hydroelectric power is one of the oldest power generation methods and is a critical part of world electricity generation. more...
Generating Power from Solar Energy
Electricity generated from solar power makes up a growing portion of the worldwide power generation market. more...
Recycling Used Automobile Tires
While piles of discarded automobile tires used to be an eyesore or a fire hazard, today there are many methods to recycle tires and put the material to good use. more...
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Electronic Waste Recycling 101
Broken or outdated monitors, video game systems and keyboards may contain lead, mercury, and other toxic materials that could harm people and contaminate soil and water. more...
Fuel Cells Need New Infrastructure
By: Patrick J Coyle
Technical work on fuel cells for electric vehicles is on going. Before they can be commercially viable there must be an adequate support infrastructure in place. more...
There Are Alternatives to Ethanol
By: Patrick J Coyle
Ethanol, with all of its problems, is a costly, stop-gap replacement for gasoline. The alternatives to ethanol are being developed in biotechnology laboratories. more...
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Debbie Kwiatoski
New York is studying the economic viability of collecting the woody waste leftover from the Adirondack logging industry and converting it to biofuel. more...
By:
Debbie Kwiatoski
Is Coal a Viable Altternative Fuel Source for Our Cars, Homes and Factories? How is It Made> Is It Cost Effective? Is It Polluting? more...
By: Patrick J Coyle
Some propose to substitute hydrogen for gasoline as the fuel source for automobiles. Hydrogen powered fuel cells are clean power sources but they may be too costly. more...
Dangers of Carbon Sequestration
This article discusses the negative effects of carbon sequestration and why it's not a perfect solution to excessive carbon gas emission problems. more...
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