Sunday, May 1, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Carbon Fuels
What are Carbon Fuels?
By <a href="http://www.free-articles-zone.com/author/1640%22%3ERichard Solare
</a>
In any discussion of energy, the subject of carbon fuels comes quickly to the forefront. Are they good or bad for us? Do they cause global warming? Before entering the debate, just what are carbon fuels?
What are Carbon Fuels?
Carbon fuels form one of the great debates in society these days. They are the building blocks of nearly every economy in the world. This also makes them a great point of tension given the fact that some countries have more than others. Throw in issues of pollution, greenhouse gases and global warming and you have a lively, important debate on energy. So, just what are carbon fuels, and how do we use them in every day life?
The question of what are carbon fuels can start with a definition. Carbon fuels are any hydrocarbons that are formed from decaying plants and animals. They include such fuels as coal, natural gas and oil. Carbon fuels are also known as mineral fuels because of the way they are created.
The creation of carbon fuels from the decay of animals and plants was first hypothesized in 1757 by Mikhail Lomonosov and was quickly proven to be fact. The buried, compressed deposits of organic decayed matter are subjected to heat and pressure for millions of years. This process turns the material from raw organic matter into the forms of crude oil, natural gas and coal that we use today.
Despite being demonized today, one must remember that carbon fuels arguably are the reason you are sitting in that warm room surfing the Internet and have a car in the garage. These fuels formed the building blocks of the industrial revolution. Without them, we would still arguably be riding horses and living at a much lower standard of quality. In fact, if carbon fuels were eliminated completely today, civilization would cease to exist as we know it. Your lights would go out. There would be no phone service. Your car would be useless. Medical care would be devastated as hospitals would have no electricity. The world would become isolated since transport from country to country would be greatly reduced. In short, it would be like stepping back in time 100 years.
What are carbon fuels? They are the building blocks of our modern way of life. The question facing us is not whether we should demonize carbon fuels. Instead, it is how we should moderate our use of them given the obvious downsides that come with massive energy production in the form of greenhouse gases, pollutants and so on.
Rick Chapo is with Solar Companies - a directory of solar power companies.
Article Source: <a href='http://www.articles.co.il/article.php?id=22870'>http://www.free-articles-zone.com</a>
By <a href="http://www.free-articles-zone.com/author/1640%22%3ERichard Solare
</a>
In any discussion of energy, the subject of carbon fuels comes quickly to the forefront. Are they good or bad for us? Do they cause global warming? Before entering the debate, just what are carbon fuels?
What are Carbon Fuels?
Carbon fuels form one of the great debates in society these days. They are the building blocks of nearly every economy in the world. This also makes them a great point of tension given the fact that some countries have more than others. Throw in issues of pollution, greenhouse gases and global warming and you have a lively, important debate on energy. So, just what are carbon fuels, and how do we use them in every day life?
The question of what are carbon fuels can start with a definition. Carbon fuels are any hydrocarbons that are formed from decaying plants and animals. They include such fuels as coal, natural gas and oil. Carbon fuels are also known as mineral fuels because of the way they are created.
The creation of carbon fuels from the decay of animals and plants was first hypothesized in 1757 by Mikhail Lomonosov and was quickly proven to be fact. The buried, compressed deposits of organic decayed matter are subjected to heat and pressure for millions of years. This process turns the material from raw organic matter into the forms of crude oil, natural gas and coal that we use today.
Despite being demonized today, one must remember that carbon fuels arguably are the reason you are sitting in that warm room surfing the Internet and have a car in the garage. These fuels formed the building blocks of the industrial revolution. Without them, we would still arguably be riding horses and living at a much lower standard of quality. In fact, if carbon fuels were eliminated completely today, civilization would cease to exist as we know it. Your lights would go out. There would be no phone service. Your car would be useless. Medical care would be devastated as hospitals would have no electricity. The world would become isolated since transport from country to country would be greatly reduced. In short, it would be like stepping back in time 100 years.
What are carbon fuels? They are the building blocks of our modern way of life. The question facing us is not whether we should demonize carbon fuels. Instead, it is how we should moderate our use of them given the obvious downsides that come with massive energy production in the form of greenhouse gases, pollutants and so on.
Rick Chapo is with Solar Companies - a directory of solar power companies.
Article Source: <a href='http://www.articles.co.il/article.php?id=22870'>http://www.free-articles-zone.com</a>
Carbon Trading
Carbon Trading– What’s all that about?
By <a href="http://www.free-articles-zone.com/author/5024%22%3EDavinos Greeno
</a>
There is an emissions trading scheme in operation internationally but many people aren’t aware that this is perceived to be the cornerstone of the climate change policy in the EU and USA.
Firms are set quotas on how much carbon dioxide they can produce per year, if they produce more than this allowance, then they buy an allowance from another firm that has not reached it’s quota on how much it can produce in one year! Get it?
Emissions Trading is particularly suited to the emissions of greenhouse gases, the gases responsible for global warming, which have the same effect wherever they are emitted.
Emissions of carbon dioxide - a greenhouse gas - are widely thought to be a key factor in global warming, increasing atmospheric temperatures around the world.
The idea of the carbon-trading scheme was to raise the cost to firms of continuing to pollute while creating a market to give an incentive to become more environmentally efficient.
They are traded in a similar way to buying and selling shares, there are a number of companies that offer the buying and selling of carbon units and many offer different commissions and even free trading if you shop around. I even saw one firm that offered a one stop shopping for Renewable Energy, Biodiversity, and Greenhouse Gas. Its like an online retailer but for things you can’t touch. Ill have 2 pounds of apples, a bag of potatoes and a Biodiversity credit please!!!
On an international level countries are able to deal in carbon trading The potential benefits of such a system for developing countries would be that poorer, developing countries can sell there surplus carbon dioxide to richer countries.
This income could stimulate much needed economic growth. They could also achieve their Kyoto commitments at the lowest possible cost as the money needed to invest in cleaner technology can be funded by the trading on carbon units. Countries like the USA and UK could pay the countries in Africa to REFOREST there lands, this reduction in carbon dioxide in the planet would then allow USA/UK firms to emit extra carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. It would probably be cheaper to REFOREST parts of Africa then to buy state of the art cleaner technology for firms in the West. How many trees could you plant for a million dollars/pounds in Africa?
The cost of cleaner technology in the West obviously varies from industry to industry, size of the company, technological advances available etc but surely a company would not trade CO2 unless we were talking big money. Carbon trading sounds a bit strange to me, as you are trading air, but if this leads to more trees being planted and a reduction in climate change – Im all for it!
I work with the Green and Ethical directory GuideMeGreen.com .This growing green resource lists 100s of Organic, Fairtrade, Eco and Ethical companies, Jobs and Articles
Article Source: <a href='http://www.articles.co.il/article.php?id=24038'>http://www.free-articles-zone.com</a>
By <a href="http://www.free-articles-zone.com/author/5024%22%3EDavinos Greeno
</a>
There is an emissions trading scheme in operation internationally but many people aren’t aware that this is perceived to be the cornerstone of the climate change policy in the EU and USA.
Firms are set quotas on how much carbon dioxide they can produce per year, if they produce more than this allowance, then they buy an allowance from another firm that has not reached it’s quota on how much it can produce in one year! Get it?
Emissions Trading is particularly suited to the emissions of greenhouse gases, the gases responsible for global warming, which have the same effect wherever they are emitted.
Emissions of carbon dioxide - a greenhouse gas - are widely thought to be a key factor in global warming, increasing atmospheric temperatures around the world.
The idea of the carbon-trading scheme was to raise the cost to firms of continuing to pollute while creating a market to give an incentive to become more environmentally efficient.
They are traded in a similar way to buying and selling shares, there are a number of companies that offer the buying and selling of carbon units and many offer different commissions and even free trading if you shop around. I even saw one firm that offered a one stop shopping for Renewable Energy, Biodiversity, and Greenhouse Gas. Its like an online retailer but for things you can’t touch. Ill have 2 pounds of apples, a bag of potatoes and a Biodiversity credit please!!!
On an international level countries are able to deal in carbon trading The potential benefits of such a system for developing countries would be that poorer, developing countries can sell there surplus carbon dioxide to richer countries.
This income could stimulate much needed economic growth. They could also achieve their Kyoto commitments at the lowest possible cost as the money needed to invest in cleaner technology can be funded by the trading on carbon units. Countries like the USA and UK could pay the countries in Africa to REFOREST there lands, this reduction in carbon dioxide in the planet would then allow USA/UK firms to emit extra carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. It would probably be cheaper to REFOREST parts of Africa then to buy state of the art cleaner technology for firms in the West. How many trees could you plant for a million dollars/pounds in Africa?
The cost of cleaner technology in the West obviously varies from industry to industry, size of the company, technological advances available etc but surely a company would not trade CO2 unless we were talking big money. Carbon trading sounds a bit strange to me, as you are trading air, but if this leads to more trees being planted and a reduction in climate change – Im all for it!
I work with the Green and Ethical directory GuideMeGreen.com .This growing green resource lists 100s of Organic, Fairtrade, Eco and Ethical companies, Jobs and Articles
Article Source: <a href='http://www.articles.co.il/article.php?id=24038'>http://www.free-articles-zone.com</a>
Green Jobs
An overview of recruitment within the Sustainable and Energy job markets
By <a href="http://www.free-articles-zone.com/author/5275%22%3EDonna Andrews
</a>
Recruitment within the Climate Change and Energy division has seen a boom within the first half of 2006. Consultancies, Developers and Utilities are all facing the challenge of how the can compete with each other to win the best candidates to fill their requirements, clearly making this an employees market.
Sustainable Development within Environmental Consultancies is one example of the current market, experienced candidates who are seeking their next career move within this sector are in a very fortunate position as they will receive job offers from several consultancies for the same role-their decision will come down to prestigious projects (within the UK and on an International level), cross training especially within renewable energy technologies, career development, financial gain and their perception of the client offering employment. Within the past month I have received a number of calls from Consultancies seeking to create, develop or expand their sustainability divisions in the past sustainability would have been a sub division of an Environmental or Building Services division but due to increasing environmental legislation and greater corporate awareness of key issues such as climate change, energy policy and sustainable development this sector will carry on growing from strength to strength.
The same now can be said for the wind sector both on-shore and off-shore developments throughout the UK and Worldwide need experienced candidates within the Development (EIA, Ecology and Planning divisions), Construction and Operations (Chartered Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) again with such a demand our clients are competing against each other for leaders within their chosen field. Last year this was being overshadowed in the UK by the financial and political restraints on some projects causing the over running on the development of both onshore and offshore projects leading to frustration inside the industry, the start of this year however has seen Turbine Manufacturers, Developers and Utilities recruiting professionals for projects in the UK and Overseas but with the shortfall in experience in UK offshore development companies are looking abroad and even sourcing professionals in other industries where key experience can be developed and re-trained into an industry that will lead the Renewable Energy Sector for some time to come.
Many graduates seeking to enter these markets are faced with the opposite problem, as demand is greater for experienced professionals who will be able to ‘hit the ground running’ on projects. Graduates are faced with the chicken and egg scenario how do they get a position working within their chosen field if they have no commercial experience. The answer do your research, Environmental Consultancies, Developers and Utilities all have websites carrying information on their specialist inputs within Climate Change, Sustainability and Renewable Energy Development. Make a shortlist of potential employers and contact them directly to discuss opportunities and whether they offer voluntary positions to graduates wanting to gain experience within these fields as this proves that you have a genuine interest, motivation and keenness to develop you career as an individual.
Donna Andrews-Managing Director of Green Engineering Jobs has 10 years' experience as a Recruiter, the past 3 years' within the Environmental & Renewable Energy Indursty.
Article Source: <a href='http://www.articles.co.il/article.php?id=25414'>http://www.free-articles-zone.com</a>
By <a href="http://www.free-articles-zone.com/author/5275%22%3EDonna Andrews
</a>
Recruitment within the Climate Change and Energy division has seen a boom within the first half of 2006. Consultancies, Developers and Utilities are all facing the challenge of how the can compete with each other to win the best candidates to fill their requirements, clearly making this an employees market.
Sustainable Development within Environmental Consultancies is one example of the current market, experienced candidates who are seeking their next career move within this sector are in a very fortunate position as they will receive job offers from several consultancies for the same role-their decision will come down to prestigious projects (within the UK and on an International level), cross training especially within renewable energy technologies, career development, financial gain and their perception of the client offering employment. Within the past month I have received a number of calls from Consultancies seeking to create, develop or expand their sustainability divisions in the past sustainability would have been a sub division of an Environmental or Building Services division but due to increasing environmental legislation and greater corporate awareness of key issues such as climate change, energy policy and sustainable development this sector will carry on growing from strength to strength.
The same now can be said for the wind sector both on-shore and off-shore developments throughout the UK and Worldwide need experienced candidates within the Development (EIA, Ecology and Planning divisions), Construction and Operations (Chartered Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) again with such a demand our clients are competing against each other for leaders within their chosen field. Last year this was being overshadowed in the UK by the financial and political restraints on some projects causing the over running on the development of both onshore and offshore projects leading to frustration inside the industry, the start of this year however has seen Turbine Manufacturers, Developers and Utilities recruiting professionals for projects in the UK and Overseas but with the shortfall in experience in UK offshore development companies are looking abroad and even sourcing professionals in other industries where key experience can be developed and re-trained into an industry that will lead the Renewable Energy Sector for some time to come.
Many graduates seeking to enter these markets are faced with the opposite problem, as demand is greater for experienced professionals who will be able to ‘hit the ground running’ on projects. Graduates are faced with the chicken and egg scenario how do they get a position working within their chosen field if they have no commercial experience. The answer do your research, Environmental Consultancies, Developers and Utilities all have websites carrying information on their specialist inputs within Climate Change, Sustainability and Renewable Energy Development. Make a shortlist of potential employers and contact them directly to discuss opportunities and whether they offer voluntary positions to graduates wanting to gain experience within these fields as this proves that you have a genuine interest, motivation and keenness to develop you career as an individual.
Donna Andrews-Managing Director of Green Engineering Jobs has 10 years' experience as a Recruiter, the past 3 years' within the Environmental & Renewable Energy Indursty.
Article Source: <a href='http://www.articles.co.il/article.php?id=25414'>http://www.free-articles-zone.com</a>
Hope for the Earth
Hope for the Earth
By <a href="http://www.free-articles-zone.com/author/5544%22%3EMashubi Rochell
</a>
The future of the earth lies in our hands, and not only in our hands but in our hearts, our minds, and in the ability that each of us has to contribute to the vast network of light and of consciousness of which we form a part. This network includes every living soul and allows each of us to make more of a contribution to the whole of life than our smaller self would have us believe is possible. Yet, the truth is that each heart and each life makes a difference of immense proportions to the outcome of what shall be. For this reason, we must each assume responsibility for what we think and feel and come to understand that it is only by purifying our emotions, thoughts, and energy body that a new life for the earth can begin and new solutions be found to the problems of old that have beset mankind and continue to do so.
The choice is ours and the possibilities are great. For in every heart there is a wish for peace and in every heart there is distress at the suffering of others as well as at our own. Yet, our difficulty in conceiving of our own interconnectedness with others and our sense of being small rather than large can prevent the kind of alignment with light that is so greatly needed today in order to bring mankind’s consciousness to the next level of its expression.
Today, there is hope for the earth and for each soul who inhabits her sphere and it lies in this: that through the greater advent of light on earth we are becoming more aware of our inner relationship to each other and with our own souls, and out of this sense of interconnection shall grow an immediacy of love and of responsibility which no longer permits the divisions among groups and among nations that presently exists.
This love will display itself not only in outer action, but in inner knowledge, and not only in the wish to do good, but in the wish to become a representative and embodiment of that which is ultimately good, namely, God. This then, is the call to all nations - it is a call for people everywhere to meet the challenge and the opportunity of this pivotal time in human history with a sense of hope and of vision. It is a call to meet God’s heart from a place within our own that seeks the expression of our soul and the presence of a lasting peace.
http://www.worldblessings.net/ is an online spiritual gathering place for people of all faiths, dedicated to the unity of souls and the creation of a sacred earth. Mashubi Rochell receives the spiritual guidance messages shared on the site, which offers spiritual support and teachings for living a sacred life.
Article Source: <a href='http://www.articles.co.il/article.php?id=27404'>http://www.free-articles-zone.com</a>
By <a href="http://www.free-articles-zone.com/author/5544%22%3EMashubi Rochell
</a>
The future of the earth lies in our hands, and not only in our hands but in our hearts, our minds, and in the ability that each of us has to contribute to the vast network of light and of consciousness of which we form a part. This network includes every living soul and allows each of us to make more of a contribution to the whole of life than our smaller self would have us believe is possible. Yet, the truth is that each heart and each life makes a difference of immense proportions to the outcome of what shall be. For this reason, we must each assume responsibility for what we think and feel and come to understand that it is only by purifying our emotions, thoughts, and energy body that a new life for the earth can begin and new solutions be found to the problems of old that have beset mankind and continue to do so.
The choice is ours and the possibilities are great. For in every heart there is a wish for peace and in every heart there is distress at the suffering of others as well as at our own. Yet, our difficulty in conceiving of our own interconnectedness with others and our sense of being small rather than large can prevent the kind of alignment with light that is so greatly needed today in order to bring mankind’s consciousness to the next level of its expression.
Today, there is hope for the earth and for each soul who inhabits her sphere and it lies in this: that through the greater advent of light on earth we are becoming more aware of our inner relationship to each other and with our own souls, and out of this sense of interconnection shall grow an immediacy of love and of responsibility which no longer permits the divisions among groups and among nations that presently exists.
This love will display itself not only in outer action, but in inner knowledge, and not only in the wish to do good, but in the wish to become a representative and embodiment of that which is ultimately good, namely, God. This then, is the call to all nations - it is a call for people everywhere to meet the challenge and the opportunity of this pivotal time in human history with a sense of hope and of vision. It is a call to meet God’s heart from a place within our own that seeks the expression of our soul and the presence of a lasting peace.
http://www.worldblessings.net/ is an online spiritual gathering place for people of all faiths, dedicated to the unity of souls and the creation of a sacred earth. Mashubi Rochell receives the spiritual guidance messages shared on the site, which offers spiritual support and teachings for living a sacred life.
Article Source: <a href='http://www.articles.co.il/article.php?id=27404'>http://www.free-articles-zone.com</a>
Wind Farms
The Wind Farm Debate
By <a href="http://www.free-articles-zone.com/author/5024%22%3EDavinos Greeno
</a>
. But it's still largely untapped and only 0.5% the UKs electricity requirements are currently generated by wind power.
Wind power is proportional to the cube of the wind's speed, so relatively minor increases in speed result in large changes in potential output. Individual turbines vary in size and power output from a few hundred watts to two or three megawatts (as a guide, a typical domestic system would be 2.5 - 6 kilowatts, depending on the location and size of the home).
Uses range from very small turbines supplying energy for battery charging systems (e.g. on boats or in homes), to turbines grouped on wind farms supplying electricity to the grid.
In Saddleworth, near Greater Manchester, an eco-war about wind turbines is waging. United Utilities want to build seven 350 foot wind turbines.
These will generate enough power to supply the average electricity needs of 8,500 homes in the local area. This wind farm is not situated out to sea but in the picturesque hills of the Saddleworth Moors and would be visible for miles around. Government targets state that 10% of the UK's energy should be supplied by renewable resources by 2010 and developments like the Saddleworth Moor turbines would contribute towards that total. Leading environmentalists from across the country have previously convened in Saddleworth for the first ever National Forum opposing the creation of wind farms on rural beauty spots.
World renowned TV botanist, Professor David Bellamy, joined former Downing Street press secretary, Sir Bernard Ingham and hundreds of activists at the National Wind Farm Group Conference. There were a total of representatives from over 50 environmental groups from across the country attending this event. It aimed to raise awareness about the perceived dangers of wind farms and bring environmental groups closer together in their fight against the government.
The Saddleworth Moors Action Group says the turbines would have a negative impact on a unique landscape. The group also insist their campaign is not prompted by "not in my backyard" sentiments, but through a genuine desire to preserve the character of the local area.
One could argue that the government is not bothered about the environment then they are continually financing the construction of coal fired power stations in the third world and building more airports and more motorways in Britain? As tensions are mounting in Iran and Nigeria leading to increased oil prices, is now not the ideal time to exploit wind power both on land and at sea via grants to companies? With labour slipping up at the local elections in 05/06 and the Conservatives pushing the eco argument, is not in Labours interest to follow the Conservatives lead and not to pay lip service to wind farms as they currently do?
OR
Will the people that have to live near wind farms and see the things every day change their minds and believe that wind farms form a concerted effort to save the environment or just another commercial money making scheme for the companies involved?
See renewable energy companies in GuideMeGreen’s green directory
I work with the Organic directory http://www.guidemegreen.com/ This growing green products directory lists 100s of Organic and Fairtrade food and drinks companies, jobs at http://www.jobs.guidemegreen.com/ and Campaigning Videos http://www.videos.guidemegreen.com/
Article Source: <a href='http://www.articles.co.il/article.php?id=29583'>http://www.free-articles-zone.com</a>
By <a href="http://www.free-articles-zone.com/author/5024%22%3EDavinos Greeno
</a>
. But it's still largely untapped and only 0.5% the UKs electricity requirements are currently generated by wind power.
Wind power is proportional to the cube of the wind's speed, so relatively minor increases in speed result in large changes in potential output. Individual turbines vary in size and power output from a few hundred watts to two or three megawatts (as a guide, a typical domestic system would be 2.5 - 6 kilowatts, depending on the location and size of the home).
Uses range from very small turbines supplying energy for battery charging systems (e.g. on boats or in homes), to turbines grouped on wind farms supplying electricity to the grid.
In Saddleworth, near Greater Manchester, an eco-war about wind turbines is waging. United Utilities want to build seven 350 foot wind turbines.
These will generate enough power to supply the average electricity needs of 8,500 homes in the local area. This wind farm is not situated out to sea but in the picturesque hills of the Saddleworth Moors and would be visible for miles around. Government targets state that 10% of the UK's energy should be supplied by renewable resources by 2010 and developments like the Saddleworth Moor turbines would contribute towards that total. Leading environmentalists from across the country have previously convened in Saddleworth for the first ever National Forum opposing the creation of wind farms on rural beauty spots.
World renowned TV botanist, Professor David Bellamy, joined former Downing Street press secretary, Sir Bernard Ingham and hundreds of activists at the National Wind Farm Group Conference. There were a total of representatives from over 50 environmental groups from across the country attending this event. It aimed to raise awareness about the perceived dangers of wind farms and bring environmental groups closer together in their fight against the government.
The Saddleworth Moors Action Group says the turbines would have a negative impact on a unique landscape. The group also insist their campaign is not prompted by "not in my backyard" sentiments, but through a genuine desire to preserve the character of the local area.
One could argue that the government is not bothered about the environment then they are continually financing the construction of coal fired power stations in the third world and building more airports and more motorways in Britain? As tensions are mounting in Iran and Nigeria leading to increased oil prices, is now not the ideal time to exploit wind power both on land and at sea via grants to companies? With labour slipping up at the local elections in 05/06 and the Conservatives pushing the eco argument, is not in Labours interest to follow the Conservatives lead and not to pay lip service to wind farms as they currently do?
OR
Will the people that have to live near wind farms and see the things every day change their minds and believe that wind farms form a concerted effort to save the environment or just another commercial money making scheme for the companies involved?
See renewable energy companies in GuideMeGreen’s green directory
I work with the Organic directory http://www.guidemegreen.com/ This growing green products directory lists 100s of Organic and Fairtrade food and drinks companies, jobs at http://www.jobs.guidemegreen.com/ and Campaigning Videos http://www.videos.guidemegreen.com/
Article Source: <a href='http://www.articles.co.il/article.php?id=29583'>http://www.free-articles-zone.com</a>
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)