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Natural gas is an environmentally clean, plentiful, low-cost, domestically-produced fuel for motor vehicles. But is it a safe fuel? More: continued here

If you are considering solar as a renewable energy system for your home, one of the decisions you will have to make is whether to be on grid or off grid. More: continued here

ISR uranium mining is responsible for nearly all U.S. uranium mining (except for recovery through phosphates). More than 20 percent of global uranium mining now comes from the in situ recovery method, predominantly through In Situ Leach (ISL) mining in Kazakhstan and in Australia. Because of the large number of ISR uranium projects on the horizon within the next ten …

Iran has implemented the very first solar energy power plant of its kind in the entire world. This kind of technology and the ability to create solar energy plants is an encouraging thing for the overall good of our planet. If Mother Nature has emotions, she also has a violent temper. We abuse her, and she will abuse us. But …

After making a strong case for Europe to adopt the cap-and-trade strategy back in 1997, the United States took two important steps in the other direction since then.One such development is the recent proliferation of coal-fired power plants built all over the Mid West. Within the next ten years we can expect to see dozens of coal-plants at the 1,500 …

Our modern world requires a lot of petroleum products to function. From cars to planes to massive transportation of goods and services, every day of use is a further strain on the crude oil supply available to the planet. It is imperative that we manage that supply to the best of our ability. Here are some reasons why we must …

The goal is to produce renewable energy with Net Zero green house gas and a minimum of ecological impact. Just add water! Small Hydro energy resource provided by the US Government, take a look at the GIS driven resource maps for an area. Drive it around and get the feel for the many prospects and limitations for Small Hydro in …

Did you know that your house contains hungry vampires that suck away at your home’s power and add hundreds of dollars to your electric bill every year? Find out how you can stop phantom energy loss and slash your electric bills. More: continued here

Wylfa B on Anglesey is the exciting new nuclear build idea to replace the present nuclear power station. Following Trade Secretary, Alistair Darling’s, recent announcement in Parliament on the energy white paper, nuclear new build in Britain has the green light. Already energy giants E.ON and EDF Energy have shown strong interest in Wylfa B and other nuclear build sites. …

Offshore wind farms are becoming an increasingly popular idea, right across the world. This is down number of factors that all contribute to the argument of constructing wind turbines out at sea.This article explains why more and more countries are beginning to see the benefits of constructing large scale wind farms out to sea. More: continued here

The G8 Gleneagles Summit in Scotland two years ago asked the World Bank to produce a roadmap for accelerating investments in clean energy for the developing world, in cooperation with the other international financial institutions. More: continued here

Biodiesel is an alternative fuel that is made from renewable resources, burns cleanly, is safe and can be used in any diesel engine vehicle. Biodiesel is being considered the fuel of the future. It has many benefits, but perhaps the biggest is that you can make it in your own home. More: continued here

A glimpse into the future as we seek clean enrgy to power our cars and other devices. More: continued here

When you want to have the most effective large – scale wind turbines possible there are details that those who design such wind turbines must seriously consider. These are the kinds of details such as Grid management, Predictability, and Energy Storage. More: continued here

The top ten countries in worldwide oil production are Saudi Arabia, Russia, the United States, Iran, China, Mexico, Norway, Canada, Venezuela and the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia produces around ten million barrels of oil each day nearly nine million of which they export. The United States produces close to eight million barrels per day, but every drop of it …

The ongoing discussion about energy is one that can be polarizing. So, just what is the advantage of alternative energy over fossil fuels? More: continued here

In 1934 first accepted “steam tables” were furnished when international community strongly felt the need of commonly accepted property table. International Association for the Properties of Water and Steam, or IAPWS released the first version of steam water properties formulation, IF67, in 1967. Subsequently IAWPS upgraded the version to IAPWS-95 in 1995 and IAPWS-IF97 in 1997 with major revisions in …

American manufacturers have been directly affected by rising energy cost. This article suggest purchasing strategies to reduce energy consumption and costs. More: continued here

What comes to mind when you hear solar power? Huge black solar panels mounted on the roof of a home? There are other ways of using solar power besides converting it to electricity. Read on to find inexpensive ways of harnessing solar power. More: continued here

This is my kind of invention. A team of scientists at MIT have demonstrated their, still in its infancy, new technology which has been called WiTricity. The basic principle is that electrical appliances and objects may be powered without cables. More: continued here