Fuel efficiency

based on mineral extraction and processing. This by its very nature is energy intensive. Until January 2008, when for the first time load shedding was implemented as demand outweighed supply, consumers had seen energy as finite. Historically low fuel and electricity costs had dis-incentivized the need to conserve energy (Government Gazette, 2009). South Africa’s challenges as a developing country is how to reconcile its inherent socio-economic issues with an economy whose industries heavily contribute

Energy crisis in the UK The United Kingdom is in the midst of a power shortage with fossil fuels running low and the closure of the coal mines and ageing nuclear power stations. In the upcoming winter months parts of the UK are likely to have “power blackouts. The UK is struggling to supply the vast amount of energy needed and it is said that supplies sre likely to be close to running out asoon as the winter 2015. The demand for energy is higher than the supply. National Grid and Ofgem have recently

power of fossil fuels for hundreds of years. Fossil fuels are used to make coal, oil and gas that powers cars, factories and homes. These fuels are burned to meet the needs of most of the energy consumption throughout the world. When considering the popularity of fossil fuels, many wonder why people should consider an alternative energy source. According to the [Union of Concerned Scientists], several negative consequences result from the burning of fossil fuels. Burning fossil fuels releases extra

when using solar energy it saves a lot of money from your annual electricity bill. It also doesn’t use fossil fuels. Why? Since we used fossil fuels for anything it creates pollution, which is not good for the environment. It is a sizable share for the energy supply. This does not use fossil fuels and does not require any fuel combustion. This then reduces the dependence of fossil fuels. The cons of this energy source is that in the winter time when the sun is not out you cannot produce much light

is a fuel produced from organic material, including biomass, plants, or ethanol. Ethanol consists of fermenting plant fibers such as cellulose. Therefore, discovering new microbial communities that are capable of degrading cellulose establishes a potential of creating biofuels such as ethanol. Additionally, the abundant availability of cellulose makes this compound an attractive, raw material alternative for fuel. For instance, this would allow the decrease in the dependence on fossil fuels, such

terrorist attacks against us cannot strip us of our safety bubble. We live with the luxury of convenience provided by our technologies, such as household appliances, personal computers, indoor heating and plumbing, personal automobiles with “endless fuel” the list is infinite. We live in a disposable society, where it is not commonplace to have material goods fixed, but rather replaced. We have disposable everything, diapers, water bottles, contacts, paintbrushes… again, our convenience is never-ending

A nonrenewable energy resource is a resource of economic value that cannot be readily replaced by natural means on a level equal to its consumption. Most fossil fuels, such as oil, natural gas and coal are considered nonrenewable resources in that their use is not sustainable because their formation takes billions of years. Pros of nonrenewable resources: The main advantages of non-renewable energies is that they are abundant and affordable. For example, oil and diesel are still good choices

jockey that sarcasticly shows that Danish imports more sugar cookies from the United States, while Danish imports more American sugar cookies. Again the problem is energy consumption for transport. If you swap recipes, that energy is not needed and efficiency

industries. Consequently, the non-renewable employment sector must decline in response to the cooperation between companies and the government to provide more renewable jobs. According to the official statistics on the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the fossil fuel business—extraction, manufacturing and supply of coal, gas and oil—employs more than 2 million people in the US by January 2016 (U.S. BLS). In

industries. Consequently, the non-renewable employment sector must decline in response to the cooperation between companies and the government to provide more renewable jobs. According to the official statistics of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the fossil fuel business—extraction, manufacturing and the supply of coal, gas and oil—employs more than 2 million