Green Technology and Alternative Energy

Creating Green Energy for a Better World
Melissa D. Byerley
Computer Literacy 103
Catherine Doughty
May 23, 2010

Green technology appears in many forms, from organic fertilizers to more energy efficient electronics. Green technology is the use of technological advancements to reduce consumption of natural resources and pollution in order to sustain life on Earth without further damage to the ecosystem. “Green technology encompasses a continuously evolving group of methods and materials, from techniques for generating energy to non-toxic cleaning products.” (Green Technology 2010) Taking steps to reduce human’s negative impact on the environment with require changes in   the way energy is supplied, how it is used, and the reduction of the amount of energy used. By incorporating renewable resources as the main sources of energy, the environment will self-sustain.
The demand for electricity and other power is rapidly increasing globally. The energy demand is forecasted to increase approximately five thousand million tons of oil equivalents over the next twenty years. A result of the increase in energy, the carbon emissions have also increased from 4,213 million metric ton in 1970 to 6,107 million metric ton in 2008. (2011 Clean journey)
Year | Energy Demand (Mtoe) |   |
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1980 | 7261 | | | | | | | |
2004 | 11204 | | | | | | | |
2005 | 11477 | | | | | | | |
2006 | 11750 | | | | | | | |
2007 | 12024 | | | | | | | |
2008 | 12297 | | | | | | | |
2009 | 12570 | | | | | | | |
2010 | 12843 | | | | | | | |
2015 | 14071 | | | | | | | |
2030 | 17095 | | | | | | | |
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The increase in demand for energy, combined with the increase in harmful carbon emissions is prompting a need for clean and safe energy sources. Sources such as coal, natural gas, nuclear power, and oil are quickly being reevaluated due... [continues]

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