... I would like to discuss environmental problems and the measures that the government and individuals can take to address these issues. To start with, air pollution is one of the most serious problems not only in Lviv but in the whole world. It refers to contamination of the atmosphere by harmful ... chemicals or biological materials. To solve the problem of air pollution, it's necessary to understand the issues and look for ways to counter it. The first things that are causing the air pollution are the factories. They are burning oil, coal and wood and, as a result, ... trees in the par...

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... a growing cause of deaths around the world each year. The World Health Organization reports that 3 million people now die each year from the effects of air pollution. Renewable energy would help cut down on pollution and contribute to cleaner air and water. Renewable energy is the energy that is generated from natural sources such as sunlight, wind, rain, and the ocean (Renewable and non ... , China is one of the largest distributors of goods. If all the factories switched over to using solar panels and wind energy then it would dramatically cut down on the pollution being put into the a...

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... world's increasing population. Over the past ninety years, the United States population has increased approximately 225% (Population Growth of the Southwest United States, 1900-1990 5). This increase has caused more pollution and usage of energy sources. Fossil fuels play a key role in the lives of people across the world. From the consumers of fossil fuels, to the producers, the whole world ... -efficient products. "In 2000 alone, ENERGY STAR helped save enough energy to power 10 million homes and reduced pollution equivalent to taking 10 million cars off the road" (Energy Star 1). Energ...

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... is that during the combustion stage there is a release of unhealthy gases and solids that will be let out into the atmosphere, increasing air pollution and carbon emission. Some preventative measures are taken to catch the major particles let out in the process but many of them escape the ... of their energy. Taking a look at automobiles, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency it is found that greater than half of the air pollution in the United States is caused by mobile sources which are majorly automobiles. Cars are powered by a number of fluids and emit harmful gases ....

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... removal of coal by ways of mountain top removal damages the earth. This is another reason why we should research renewable energy. Natural gas produces some air pollution, is flammable and explosive, and requires more storage space. This too will also run out soon. Conservation, solar power, biomass, hydropower, and ... energy that is generated form water. Wind power is generated form the force of the wind. These four types of energy are renewable, make less pollution but they are not necessarily cost efficient It would cost a lot of money to and take up a lot of land space. Nuclear fuel...

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... because we've become so dependent on it, and we thrive from it. These fuels are extremely limited, and they can cause pollution and things like global warming, air pollution, and acid rain. We are acquainted to using fossil fuels as our primary source of energy. Fossil fuels are burned every day ... in order to create energy, and this just adds to the destruction of the environment and the ecosystem. Ending pollution caused by fossil fuels ... to hydropower. We essentially have an unlimited source of water, so finding locations wouldn't be a problem. Dams that generate hydropower don't a...

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Wind energy is an alternate source of generating electricity, usually obtained from moving air, which depends on the motion of wind resulting from the temperature of the earth (heating and cooling). The power is consumed through the turbines and generated by its magnetic fields. ... ; turbines are not dependable on fossil fuel. Environmental Benefits The production of electricity in the United States that is not under the wind power produces more pollution then any other industry. Wind Energy reduces poor air quality, acid rain, nuclear waste disposal, and global warming. Health Benefits Smog...

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... there are several pros and cons to wind generated power. One such pro would be that wind power does not give off any form of pollution and in no way harms the environment. One arguable con would be that individual windmills are expensive to build and produce a small amount of ... the power they produced can be used for a vast number of applications. Ever since the energy shortages of the 70's, the growing concern of pollution due to the burning of fossil fuels and the depletion of natural resources, windmills have been greatly studied and developed. Unlike the burning of fossil fuels .....

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... helicopter was a development of the Army's that has cost $3.6 billion over 8 years, and twenty years later the costs have risen to $8.3 billion and not a single helicopter has been produced. The Air Force wants 22 (F/A-22 fighter jets) which would cost $5.2 billion. The Energy Department has received more than $2.4 billion since the mid-80" to finance research for technologies that haven't proved ... budget also proposes a $36 million for pyroprocessing (which produces materials that can be diverted for nuclear weapons). The "Clear Skies" program received $7.7 million, but its pollution...

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... Denmark's success, other countries will most likely follow in their footsteps transitioning to fossil fuels if they haven't already. This eliminates problems like , lack of clean air which is being experienced in china, the end of pollution by factories into our waters, and he most obvious, running out of fossil fuels. In terms of finding a reform to fit Denmarks new market, I think ... ...

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... Hybrids. The gasoline-electric hybrid car is just a cross between a gasoline-powered car and an electric car. This type of cars will save a lot of Petroleum and also not put pollution in the air. I believe that it would be better if car company's would start producing more of these type of cars. ...

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