Archive for May, 2009
It seems like everywhere you look there are more and more fossil fuel alternatives being investigated. From ethanol to air, literally everything has been considered. Biogas is another one of these possibilities. It might be a term that is not familiar to some but it is not all that new of a resource because it is completely natural. Biogas comes from the anaerobic digestion of organic matter. In simple terms, this means that organic waste is compressed in a certain way that creates biogas which can be used as fuel. In fact, it is so natural that it almost makes one wonder why we did not consider using it sooner.
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If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)With the never ending conquests to find a better source of fuel, there are many things that science is now looking at. From biodiesel to ethanol, these great alternatives have been proven to be somewhat of a success. However, there are many more solutions out there. Hydrogen is one other alternative for fossil fuels. Hydrogen might just be one of the greatest ideas for fuel. It is one of the most plentiful gases in the entire atmosphere. It is a very simple element and it is found virtually everywhere. Even the very stars are made up of hydrogen which just goes to show how much is burning all the time.
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If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)Back in the early 1980’s telephone providers that operated as the only utility company available to provide service for a geographical area monopolized the telecommunications industry. The Bell companies were the largest provider of telephone services in the country, operating under several different Bell names across the nation Ma Bell was a monopoly.
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If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)With the current damage being done to the environment it only makes sense that we need a better way to operate vehicles without the use of fossil fuels. It is always a good idea to take a look of all the possible options available to us in order to break down the advantages and disadvantages of using each of them. Biodiesel is just another great alternative that might allow drivers to turn their backs on regular diesel and other forms of fossil fuels. The first step in making a real change is to learn as much as you can about the alternatives. Getting informed and educated is the first step in understanding the problem and solving it.
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If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)With energy costs soaring as power plant try and cope with demand, and the real possibilities of blackouts due to lack of enough energy, the move to become self reliant and generate your own energy is becoming more of a priority than a science experiment in school. You too can build your own windmill out of readily available materials for less than $200.00. This technology is already in use in many parts of the world and is available to you in many forms.
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If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)In this article, we are going to discuss renewable energy and talk about why we need to use it. Many people around the world are starting to become more aware of renewable energy and how we harness it. However, the large energy companies that we pay our hard earned money for to provide us with energy are still using non renewable energy sources to provide us with energy for our homes.
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If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)More and more Biodiesel plants are closing their doors and putting a stop to production because they do not have the funds to continue. The price of soybean - the main ingredient - has increased and made it more difficult for them to afford to produce anymore.
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If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)After WWI, President Woodrow Wilson said, “the highest and best form of efficiency is the spontaneous cooperation of a free people.” Where is the evidence of spontaneous cooperation in our world today? Historically, it seems that the cause of war — Pearl Harbor, Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait and September 11th — will catalyze a society and nations to cooperate. Must we have our backs to the wall, or is it possible for a compelling vision to create spontaneous cooperation?
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If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)Every year on April 22, people around the world celebrate Earth Day with events that promote environmental health and sustainability. And since it was first observed in 1970, Earth Day has grown from a once-a-year holiday into an international movement that strives to ensure a healthy environment for our children and generations beyond.
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If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)Congress is now preparing to debate cap and trade legislation. The intent is to reduce the emission of carbon and other gases from the use of fossil fuels in refineries, powers plants and other industrial plants. Energy will cost more as a result and there will be fees and fines as well. This debate has been underway for many years. It is now coming to a head.
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