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Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Biodiesel and Biomass Fuels

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Biomass is the term given to the process of producing fuel by burning biological matter. Even though carbon dioxide, nitrogen and sulphur compounds are produced when using biomass fuels, these substances are not released in sufficient concentrations to affect the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. Biofuels .

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Tesla Motors: The Beginning of the End for Buying Gas or Charging Batteries

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In addition, Tesla is adding Superchargers in Europe as well. In addition, it will also eliminate the argument many have about electric vehicles in that while they run on batteries, they still charge up using power from fossil fuel burning power plants. By 2015, the company expects to have 98 percent of the U.S.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Our daughter is 24 and was adopted from Eastern Europe when she was one week short of a year old. Just over the past week, our son replaced the fuel pump and exhaust system on his truck. I’m Mary, and it’s a pleasure to participate in Kristen’s Meet a Reader series. Our son is 29 and biological.