reduce fossil fuel use Articles
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Carbon tax - key instrument for energy transition!
Summary: Global warming is the most challenging problem facing humanity today due to the excessive use of fossil fuels. Carbon tax (carbon dioxide tax) is a simple and efficient way to reduce the use of fossil fuels, improve energy efficiency, and make renewables more competitive. It can be tax neutral, as reducing other taxes will complement carbon tax implementation. It is a smart move to a ...
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Carbon capture could be costly and risky
There’s bad news for those who think that carbon dioxide can be removed from the atmosphere and stored deep in the Earth’s rocks. Even if carbon capture is possible, sequestration in the rocks is fraught because the gas can find multiple ways to escape, according to a report by a team from Penn State University, US, in the International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control. Back in the ...
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The Energy from Renewable Sources in the European Union: Achieving the Goals
The existence and continuity of life on Earth is based on the existence of an ecological balance. Under the influence of pollution, the quality of the natural environment gradually degrades. Thus, pressures are exerted on the environment, including from energy production and consumption activities. The different phenomena of pollution, associated with the destruction of the environment, have made ...
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Upping use of algae in feed may reduce global warming rate
A group of researchers with the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (NASA) evaluated potential outcomes for the climate system stemming from the use of microalgae biomass as animal feed and alternative fuel along with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS). "Its critical, if we think about arable land as a scare resource, that we take care of this resource," said lead researcher ...
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Plan B efficiency and conservation measures drop energy demand by 2020
Projections from the International Energy Agency show global energy demand growing by close to 30 percent by 2020, setting the stage for massive growth in the carbon dioxide emissions that are warming our planet. But dramatically ramping up energy efficiency would allow the world to not only avoid growth in energy demand but actually reduce global demand to below 2006 levels by 2020. We can ...
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Energy waste the size of Japan
Here is a startling fact: US power plants waste more energy than many countries use, including advanced economies like that of Japan. The wasted energy is in the form of heat thrown off when power plants produce electricity. This is one of the points being brought to light by the International District Energy Association (IDEA), as it promotes new federal incentives for heat efficiency. While ...
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Creating Renewable Energy Integration Solutions
Integrating Renewable Energy Sources Into the Grid How can we respond to demands for both clean energy and greater energy security? By integrating renewable energy sources like wind and solar into the grid. As the power sector faces growing pressure to decarbonize and diversify its resources, we're witnessing a major transition away from traditional fossil fuels. To advance clean air standards ...
By Lumin
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Whittlebury spa hotel conferencing - Case study
Background Whittlebury Hall Hotel and Spa, within earshot of the famous Formula 1 Silverstone racing circuit, boasts not only golf and award winning 23 room spa complex , but 213 bedrooms and over 40 different training and syndicate rooms. With consistently high occupancy rates and a significant training and conference business, the catering facilities on site including the 3 main restaurants ...
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A linguistic TOPSIS model to evaluate the sustainability of renewable energy options
Renewable Energy Sources (RES) could be used to reduce carbon emissions, decrease dependence on fossil fuels and meet energy policy objectives towards Sustainable Development (SD). However, appraising the RES options' contribution to SD is a complex task, considering the different aspects of SD and the uncertainty of related information. The paper's objective is to extend the numerical ...
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Determining the viability of a waste-to-energy plant in Africa
Nick Mannie, Aurecon’s waste expert, was invited to deliver a keynote presentation at the African Waste Week conference in early September at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. Mannie discussed the development and execution of robust feasibility plans to determine the viability of a waste-to-energy plant. “Waste energy is very topical at the ...
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Uncertainty, carbon dioxide concentrations and fossil fuel use
This paper evaluates the atmospheric CO2 impact of recent energy scenarios. The impact of the expected four-fold increase in energy use is compared with that reflecting a reduced fossil fuel-burning scenario. Measurement of the alternative impact is needed using an econometric modelling approach to the traditional atmospheric equilibrium model. Prescriptions are given regarding the benefits of ...
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Will your home benefit from ASHP?
We have all seen the shocking headlines about the rising cost in energy prices, and with the energy price cap se to rise again this autumn, it is no surprise that more and more people are looking for ways in which they can heat their homes more efficiently. One solution which many people are turning to is the installation of air source heat pumps. They provide huge amounts of efficiency and can ...
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How do we create an ethical grid?
So much of what’s discussed in offices these days – and forever really – focuses on this: What’s best for the company? How do we increase profits? That’s totally understandable, given that a primary responsibility of any for-profit enterprise is to benefit its owners and investors. Still, as individuals, and I would argue, as part of the capitalist system, we have ...
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1:60 Control Range with Flare
Type HOFGAS®- LPM 3000/2500 Performance 2,500 Nm³/h, 12,500 kW Location Central England (GB) Initial Situation The landfill site is situated in the middle of the Sheffield region. Over time, the city limits and the landfill site have grown together. Therefore, the operator is particularly sensitised to minimising odour and noise emissions. Furthermore, the escaping gas is to be ...
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New Feedstock Options and Trends Boost Biodiesel Production
Special to The Digest In the United States, efforts to replace fossil fuels with biofuels are gaining momentum, supported by growing public awareness, government programs and emerging waste-to-fuel technologies. The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) analysis of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) projected that several types of biofuels, such as biodiesel, could yield lower ...
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