The government is trying to find new environmentally friendly ways of generating electricity. ... The wind farm with 140 turbines generating up to 240 Megawatts of power, could provide electricity for some 150,000 customers. ... Once operational, this innovative technology will supply enough electricity to power 1400 homes. ... The £60 million power station, based in Sutton near Ely, uses new techniques to burn surplus straw to generate enough electricity power to heat and light 80,000 homes. ...

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EXP 11: Types of Chemical Reactions Background Although countless chemical reactions exist, nearly all of them can be classified into a few specific categories. In this experiment, you will learn to differentiate five general types of chemical reactions. Some of the reactions you will perform; oth...

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But ask yourself this, "How do you think electric companies get the electricity that now powers your car?" Jon Gabriel, author of "Electric Cars Bring Unintended Consequences to California" mentions, "When people boast of plugging in a car, they seem to think electricity comes from a wall instead of a huge power plant. ...

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Reports suggest that 450,000 jobs could be lost if it is approved, incomes taxes could rise substantially, electricity costs could increase by 100%, natural gas prices could go up by 60%, gasoline could reach $1.10 per liter. ...

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The world's natural resources are being consumed at an alarming rate. As these resources diminish, people will be looking for alternative sources which generate electricity. Advances in nuclear energy have given us a practical alternative which has several advantages. However, many people are concer...

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Reports suggest that 450,000 jobs could be lost if it is approved, incomes taxes could rise substantially, electricity costs could increase by 100%, natural gas prices could go up by 60%, gasoline could reach $1.10 per liter. ...

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Scientists report that global warming has been escalating since the Industrial Revolution. Governments are trying to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions. With the speed of destruction of Earths ecosystem, the survival of many species, including human beings, is threatened. In order to solve this danger,...

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By driving cars, using electricity for different kind of machines or heating our homes with oil or natural gas, those are the reasons that release carbon dioxide and other heat trapping gases into the atmosphere. ...

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Global warming is an increase in the earth's temperature due to fossil fuels, industry, and agricultural processes caused by human, natural, and other gas emissions. (Melissa Phillips). This results in an increased emission of greenhouse gases. (Caroline Quatman). Short-wave solar radiation sinks in...

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