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Disruptive Technologies
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Disruptive technologies are more than simple technological advances that might tweak or optimize an existing product. Disruptive technologies change "the status quo, alter the way people live and work, an Continue Reading...
Figures 3 and 4. Vertical Axis and Home Wind Turbine Configurations.
Sources: http://www.symscape.com/files/images/flowind_darrieus.img_assist_custom.jpg, and http://techlime.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/home-wind-turbines.jpg.
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However, unlike chlorophyll, silicon cannot be used for energy-generation in its raw state, and must be processed by humans. Silicon is favored "because it remains a good conductor of electricity even after it has been heated. In order for silicon t Continue Reading...
Energy use is expanding and includes several different ways to harness power. From hydropower, to solar energy, to wind energy, the world is using the elements to create electricity for homes and businesses. While some favor solar power for use as th Continue Reading...
Persistent Threats
One of the biggest risks that companies face is advanced persistent threats.
Advanced persistent threats can be very harmful to a company and can come in various forms as hackers have a variety of methods in their tool belt; how Continue Reading...
Solar Flares
What causes solar storms? Why should people nearly a hundred million miles away on Earth care so much about them? Massive explosions of electrified plasma from the sun are identified as Solar Storms but often they just cause a beautiful Continue Reading...
This is a significant advantage because wind and solar can only be considered intermittent sources that produce power on a variable schedule. Yet geothermal sources produce can be used to produce power constantly and inexpensively. Because of these Continue Reading...
Conclusion
The research showed that today's dominant energy model remains the centralized, large-scale energy production approach that is focused on satisfying increasing demand in an efficient fashion. The research also showed that the move is on Continue Reading...
Nuclear Power
Disadvantages of nuclear energy and its comparison with other sources of energy
Comparison of nuclear energy with other sources of energy
Nuclear energy does have advantages over other sources of energy like fossil fuels (coal, gas e Continue Reading...
This can merely be helpful on local level but not at all on the global level.
Radioactive materials in low quantities are present in fossil fuels, chiefly in coal and using them in heavy amounts can have more hazardous effects on the environment ca Continue Reading...
Nonrenewable vs. Renewable Energy Use
Energy is required to run households, industrial units, transport, and for the production of goods and services in their basic as well as advanced form. With respect to its potential of depletion and reproductio Continue Reading...
As the situation exists today, driving gasoline and electric hybrid vehicles is still more economical and environmentally sensitive than driving fuel cell cars run on hydrogen. The future may prove otherwise but the reality is that hydrogen has not Continue Reading...
Billboard Advertising: "Litter on a Stick?"
This paper examines the issue of billboard advertising from the premise that it is a feature of modern American life that needs to be regulated by the federal government. It examines the history of such re Continue Reading...
Nuclear Power as a Promising Alternative Fuel for the Future
The Nuclear Dilemma (World Nuclear Association)
There are a plethora of reasons in which alternative fuels are becoming increasingly desirable as potential power source for everyday consu Continue Reading...
gasoline consumption vs. SUV's popularity
Demand for SUVs, hybrids and the price of gas
Virtually every time there is a new spike in gas prices, the death of the SUV is proclaimed. SUVs have long been demonized as gas-guzzling monstrosities, partic Continue Reading...
Decreased Usage of Nuclear Energy: Qualitative-Content Analysis
ADissertation Presentedusing the Qualitative Content-Analysis
inPartial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor ofManagement in Environmental and Social Sustainability Continue Reading...
Introduction
Milton Friedman’s quote gets to the heart of the conflict between shareholder theory vs. stakeholder theory. Shareholder theory posits that a corporation’s sole responsibility is to maximize the return on investment (ROI) for Continue Reading...
Global Warming: Cause and Mitigation
There is a growing consensus among the scientific community that global warming is a reality that threatens the earth's climate in ways that will be devastating to mankind. Many analysts believe that action must Continue Reading...
Nuclear energy possesses perhaps the largest potential for growth over the next few decades. The reason for this is the simple fact that it creates a relatively small amount of environmental pollution and can be adapted for use in nearly any part o Continue Reading...
Electricity Restructuring
Restructuring of the electricity industry has been approached with a top-down approach that has failed to result in benefits to consumers. Economic theory states guidance on conditions that are essential for well-functionin Continue Reading...
Ferrey, S. (2010). The Failure of international global warming regulation to promote needed renewable energy. Boston College Environmental Affairs Law Review, 37(1), 67-126. Retrieved from GreenFILE database.
Ferrey's article reviews international Continue Reading...
The long-run price elasticity of demand for gasoline is stronger at 0.7 (Ibid). This implies that in the long-run, given higher gas prices, consumers will adjust their consumption habits. One example is that consumers will purchase more fuel effici Continue Reading...
Global Warming and Climate Change
Natural versus anthropogenic forces in climate change are a common topic for discussion. Some people believe that the global warming experienced now is part of a natural cycle while other others believe it is accele Continue Reading...
U.S. domestic oil production peaked 1970. Also global production, argued oil fell a high point 2005 74 million barrels/day, rebounded, 2011 figures show slightly higher levels production 2005 (EIA 2011).
'Peak oil:' When will we reach it? Does it m Continue Reading...
Management Strategy to Utilize Meta-Analysis Technique for Nuclear Energy and Waste Disposal and Create Social Sustainability
This research proposal explores the link between public perceptions of nuclear power, how those perceptions are formed, an Continue Reading...
Business Plan for Green Tongues
Summer 2011
Company Information
Environmental and Industry Analysis
Products or Services
Marketing Research and Evaluation
Manufacturing and Operations Plan
Management Team
Timeline
Critical Risks and Assumpti Continue Reading...
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Ecological Preservation at the Hart of Dynamic Boca de Iguanas Development (2008) St. Michael Strategies (SMS) Press Release. PR.com online available at http://www.pr.com/press-release/35513
Jeffrey Chow, Raymond J. Kopp, Paul R. Por Continue Reading...
Scale Use of Renewable Energy for Manufacturing Facility Workplace
Renewable energy is a type of energy source naturally replenished and derived from the wind, solar, and geothermal action. Energy from biomass can also be classified as renewable, h Continue Reading...
Analysis of the Field
Sustainability is a concept that is receiving attention in numerous industries—from auto manufacturing to accounting (Bouten & Hoozee, 2015; Kwangeson, 2014). Companies like Tesla, Porsche, GM, Audi, Volkswagen and oth Continue Reading...
Microphone Climate Change
Over the last several years there has been a heated debate in both the political and scientific arenas regarding the validity and nature of climate change. This paper will discuss several factors that lead to natural climat Continue Reading...
The occupants and owners of a building are losing money on every green feature they discard. Architects are in a position to save their clients a great deal of money in the operational costs of a building. After all, a great deal more will be spent Continue Reading...
2007 Economic Crisis on American Car market
Effect of the 2008 global economic crisis on automotive industries
Crisis in the United States
Crisis in Canada
Crisis in Russia
Crisis in European markets
Crisis in Asian markets
Effects by other r Continue Reading...
There are a wide range of issues it consider here; from the effect that changed ecosystems can have on the general environment to studies of the 'disappearing' coral reef and the glaciers that are rapidly melting. "Scientists predict that compositio Continue Reading...
Some type Government involvement and regulation, Nguyen (2009) asserts, proves critical to helping ensure the private sector r thrives. Many of world's leading economies concur that Governments must be involved to best manage their country's economy Continue Reading...
Housing Crisis vs. Climate CrisisIntroductionThis paper focuses on London, UK, as a case study in its imminent conflict between addressing the housing crisis vs. the climate crisis. The city is increasingly giving developers the green light to constr Continue Reading...
The economy may be strong in some areas but weak in others as the fuel industry seeks to deprive the culture of traditional food bearing crops, in exchange for fuel bearing ones, and decreases the biodiversity of the nation in the process. "... with Continue Reading...