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    alternative energy : bio fuel - "Ethanol in the Race of the Bio-Fuels " By: Thomas Dwyane Much talk has been going on about the use of the so-called alternative fuel sources in order to answer the demand of preserving the environment. One of the highest possible sources of this alternative fuel is ethanol‚ or that fuel which is derived from corn. Ethanol‚ also known as ethyl alcohol or grain alcohol or more commonly referred to simply as alcohol‚ is a flammable‚ colorless‚ and slightly toxic chemical

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    Nuclear energy as a Power Source Name: Syahmi Shamsul Class: English 1-2 Submission Date: 28 February 2013 Table of Contents 1. Introduction This report aims to explore the views of those who support nuclear energy as a source of electricity and those who oppose it. It will also analyze the issue of using nuclear energy as a power source‚ why this issue is so significant as well as the people involved in this issue. 2. The issue Due to the rising cost and at the same

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    Homelessness in the Unites States 1. The extent of homelessness Homelessness is a serious problem in the United States. Present statistics estimate that approximately 3.5 million people‚ of which 1.35 million are children‚ are likely to be homeless in any given year. (How Many People Experience Homelessness?) Studies have also established that “…1% of the U.S. population experiences homelessness each year…” (How Many People Experience Homelessness?) Furthermore the figures also indicate that

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    Overview Executive summary Projections in the Annual Energy Outlook 2014 (AEO2014) Reference case focus on the factors that shape U.S. energy markets through 2040‚ under the assumption that current laws and regulations remain generally unchanged throughout the projection period. The early release provides a basis for the examination and discussion of energy market trends and serves as a starting point for analysis of potential changes in U.S. energy policies‚ rules‚ or regulations or possible technology

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    Nuclear Energy is the best Source Nuclear Energy is the best power source‚ and is the future for the world. It is man-made and almost provides no pollution‚ it is good for the economy‚ and it provides the most electricity. With Nuclear energy you will not worry about if coal will last or if it’s raining outside anymore. You will simply flip on a switch like you do now‚ but you will know that little environmental harm was done in the process. Let’s take a look at the world’s future power source. Since

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    Energy: Nuclear Fusion‚ Hydroelectric‚ and Hydrogen Fuel Cells In today’s world‚ where everyone owns an electronic appliance‚ energy is an extremely valuable resource and in high demand. Though in the past this energy was provided by burning fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas‚ this way of providing energy can’t last much longer due to the dwindling amount of fossil fuels and the damage it causes to the environment. Therefore‚ scientists have been searching for new ways of providing energy

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    The Energy of the Future The United States of America is in desperate need of an alternate energy source. One such alternate source is nuclear power. Nuclear power is a form of energy produced by an atomic reaction‚ which is capable of producing an alternative source of electrical power‚ replacing the energy currently supplied by coal‚ gas‚ or oil. This will help the United States move away from burning fossil fuels and potentially reduce overall pollution. Nuclear power has the potential to be

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    NUCLEAR: A HARMFUL SOURCE OF ENERGY TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter I Introduction………………………………………………………..3 Thesis Statement…………………………………………………3 Specific questions………………………………………………...4 Significance of Study……………………………………………..4 Chapter II Theoretical Framework………………………………………......5 Chapter III Conclusion…………………………………………………………62 Recommendation…………………………………………………62 Bibliography……………………………………………………….63 Operational Definition…………………………………………….65 CHAPTER I

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    of standards that their products need to achieve to be safe and fit for the purpose that they have been designed for. It also gives the purchaser the expectation that the item has reached the standards set down by the BSI and will be a safe for the expected life of the item. (c) (i) The energy on impact is calculated by using the following equations: Potential Energy (PE) = mass x gravity x height This gives the potential energy at the height when the ball is

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    Hydrogen Fuel As An Alternative Energy Source To Replace Fossil Fuels Since the beginning of industry humans have been in search of fuel to power machines and generate energy. Fossil fuels‚ such as crude oil and coal‚ discovered beneath the Earth’s surface were found to be an excellent source of fuel.   These fossil fuels are burnt in order to generate the energy required to complete various tasks. Many nations count on coal‚ oil and natural gas to supply most of their energy needs‚ but reliance on

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