The world's main energy resource today comes from fossil fuels (e.g., coal, oil, natural gas). However, the burning of fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that largely contribute to global warming. Alternative energy resources such as geothermal, hy...
Green tech refers to a type of technology that is considered environmentally friendly based on its production process or itssupply chain. Green tech—an abbreviation of "green technology"—can also refer toclean energy production, the use of alternative fuels, and technologies that are less harmful...
alternative energy sources vs.fossil fuels genocide in Darfur(a region of Sudan) proliferation of nuclear weapons(Iran and North Korea) epidemics: drug-resistant strains of various diseases, AIDS, malaria, the threat of bird and swine fluthe growing economic power of India and China(and the loss...
Natural resource, any biological, mineral, or aesthetic asset afforded by nature without human intervention that can be used for some form of benefit, whether material (economic) or immaterial. What is considered a “resource” (or, for that matter, “na
Governments around the world are taking strides to increase production and use of alternative energy to meet energy consumption demands. Reducing dependence on fossil fuels and diversifying the energy mix can help countries lower their carbon footprints and contribute to international efforts to limit glo...
Promote environmentally compatible modes of transport e.g. fewer cars, more trains Increase energy efficiency e.g. also alternative fuels & new technologies Use post-fossil fuels and green electricity or if possible: avoid it Sustainable Mobility goals and opportunities Specifically, sustainable mobility...
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) has focused on making its largesupply chainmore environmentally friendly and socially responsible by gradually transitioning its fleet of delivery trucks to vehicles that use alternative fuels, such as electricity, rather than traditional oil-refined fuels, gasoline, ...
Incentives can encourage the use of alternative energy. For example, energy taxes place a surcharge on fossil fuels. This can make the prices of renewable resources more competitive and attractive. As a result, people may be more inclined to use renewable energy. Also, the reward ofrenewable en...
it’sextremelydifficult, if not impossible, to make a trip carbon-neutral when flights are involved. Airplanes burning fossil fuels are one of the most prolific contributors to CO2 emissions. So while engineers and scientists search for alternative solutions, it’s a reality we should think twice...
“[The unchecked burning of fossil fuels] would have a sort of greenhouse effect. The net result is the greenhouse becomes a sort of hot-house.” In fact, Bell was so concerned about the greenhouse effect that he advocated the use of alternative energy sources, such as solar power. Solar...