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You might have heard about wind energy many times. However, do you know how is it created? Indeed, wind energy is a form of solar energy as wind is caused by uneven heating of the atmosphere. As for flow pattern, wind is influenced by the earth terrain, vegetative cover and bodies of water. The term [...]

The association of the greenhouse effect with the current global warming gives it a negative connotation. The consumption of alternative energy systems like solar PV cells and wind turbines as a way to generate electricity is now increasing for that reason. Nonetheless, to sustain life on the planet, the natural occurring greenhouse effect is essential. [...]

Today I look at the background to the development of wind technology, how much it can cost and whether it is an option for the ordinary homeowner concerned with spiralling energy costs in his/her everday life. The use of wind power is not a modern concept. Windmills have been used for centuries for grinding grain. [...]

Climate change has recently become an increasingly significant issue among both the people of Maldives and the international community concerned with the fact that the Maldives will be one of the first nations severely affected by the phenomenon. These concerns led to change of climate being addressed recently in a meeting held between the leader [...]

The Mauritius government program of promoting the increased utilization of renewable energy sources like solar power and biomass was driven in part by the constant rise of petrol prices over the past few years. Also, government revenue that can be saved from reduced dependence on imported petrol could be put to better use in improving [...]

The April 15th, 2007 Washington Post article called, “Military Sees Security Threat” by Juliet Eilperin adds fuel to my previous commentary on “Climate Change: Security or Aid.” It is amazing that only a few short months ago no one in the Bush Administration was taking climate change very seriously and now The U.S. military is [...]

Article by Martin Barwise Something is energy efficient if it uses energy efficiently. It can be used to refer to energy conversion efficiency which refers to the proportion between the amount of input of energy used in the system compared to the useful output. Useful output can mean either heat, mechanical power, or electrical power. [...]

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