Sustainable energy

Going Green In the article, “Sorry, Bill Gates, But You’re Wrong on Renewable Energy” written by Jigar Shah and published by Time, we are given a blogging quote by Bill Gates. Gates says that cheap electricity should be distributed to poor countries to protect them from indoor air pollution that comes from burning dung, or anything else to cook. Shah reiterates by saying, and backs up, that investing into renewable energy sources are the better choice for poor countries. Not only for them because of

Critically assess the concept of Sustainable Development The concept of sustainable development is generally understood in two similar but differing perspectives. The first of these is the 'social-scientific ' definition explicated most frequently in relation to the 1987 report of the Brundtland commission.1 This report defines sustainable development as our “...ability to make development sustainable—to ensure that it meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations

when referring to use of energy. Having access to modern energy services is not the same as utilizing modern energy services. As long as more traditional forms of energy are more affordable, in many developing countries those forms would take precedence. As well, in order to measure something you must have concrete determinants, and it is difficult to measure access. In target 7.2, the target is to, “increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.” Although this target

model. This report primarily discusses the issues that Wal-Mart is facing in establishing and maintaining a sustainable supply chain. The report outlines the company's origin and its progress in the years, followed by describing the issue it is faces. The issue described is related to Wal-Mart's failure to develop a Green

possible for airlines to process more bookings more quickly. From an environmental perspective, it is apparent that the world is starting to realise that increases in tourism are having a negative impact on the environment. This is due to increases in energy consumption, which in turn heightens the effects of global warming (Neto, 2002). There are many controls that governments are trying to put into place, such as flight rationing (Liverpool Business School, 2009). However, it can be argued that these

The Northern Pass is an energy project that will bring 1,090- megawatts of hydro power from Canada to Deerfield, NH. Proponents of the project say it will add a sustainable source of power to the mix, lower energy costs and create jobs. Opponents have argued it will negatively impact tourism, they disagree with the use of how the land is being obtained and dispute the jobs and benefit to New Hampshire residents. This paper presents both the positive and negative aspects of the project and tries to

For many, the mention of wind energy conjures images of giant white turbines, their blades slowly rotating, stretching off into the distance with no end in sight. This is how it has been portrayed in pictures, but this is not how wind energy truly looks. Photographs in books and magazines imply that wind energy would require these never ending fields. On the contrary, smaller fields where a limited amount of turbines create all the power needed and more for a city that is nearby, or smaller individual

Running Head: Calgary Urban Sustainable Development Introduction The concept of urban sustainable development emerged in the twentieth century. Development is defined as the way of bringing change in communities by promoting economic growth and development, changing infrastructure and utilizing technology to create stronger and advanced communities. However, this development can have negative impact on society and may lead to exploitation of natural resources, deforestation, outdoor pollution

in Samford. I will also be talking about what sustainable cities look like, what an ecological footprint is, how my suburb in sustainable, the quality of life is in samford, how my community will plan for a sustainable future, how I could make changes to my community and what the actions would be if they were implemented. A Sustainable city is a city designed with consideration of environmental impact, dedicated to minimize required inputs of energy, water, food and waste output of heat and water

movement initiated by Michael Reynolds. Earthship Biotecture is a method of architecture and design that incorporates recycled materials, earthen materials, and renewable energy sources into a sustainable and self-sufficient home. The purpose of this according to Michael Reynolds it to achieve energy independence, sustainable housing, and relieve the burdens of stress on the environment from conventional building methods while keeping cost minimal. Utilizing waste and earthen materials, Michael