Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 15, 2012
Cows give off large amounts of methane gas as part of their digestive process, a fact that is criticized by environmentalists who cite it as a major cause of global warming. If the methane gas could be collected, it could be used as an energy source. Instead of being made from oil, biofuels are made from organic or plant material.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 28, 2011
The United States and Canadian governments are even offering tax credits for individuals that use solar panels and other forms of renewable energy to make their homes more energy efficient. Natural gas. The advantage of natural gas is that it’s incredibly light and a lot easier to clean up in the event of an accident.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 14, 2011
Gasoline and diesel are called “fossil fuels” because they are derived from plant and animal remains that are millions of years old. Unlike fossil fuels, biofuels are renewable because they are made from living matter. The plants used to make biofuel absorb roughly as much carbon dioxide as they release when they are burned.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 8, 2011
During the course of the last elections both in Canada and the USA, there was a substantial amount of talk surrounding energy: renewable energy, green energy, and fossil fuel emissions. Traditionally, we have powered cars, planes, plants and a host of other things by burning fossil fuels. What is renewable energy?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 12, 2012
I admit that I’m not the greenest person out there, although I am working to improve, from participating in my utility’s efforts to increase power from renewable resources to looking for local produce and food sources whenever possible. Plus, you are saving money on gas, and aren’t as impacted when they rise.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 5, 2011
If you compare gas and electricity prices from standard sources, you will see this is the case. It is also renewable, as the water is pumped back into the dam to be reused time and time again or is allowed to run downstream, continuing the normal flow of the river. Advantages of Hydro Power.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 29, 2013
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. They may still use batteries, but now they are charged up using a natural, renewable resource.
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