Coal: energy of the future or energy of the past?

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Environmental issues linked to coal. New technologies. The problem of transition. Conclusion. Bibliography. Coal: energy of the future or energy of the past? ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Coal as oil use's corollary.. The first fossil fuel energy until the massive exploitation of oil.. The new demand of coal as consequence of the end of the oil's era.. A North/South reading of the oil's crisis: nuclear vs. coal?. Coal...»

Alternative energy

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   10/01/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « felt by most of the people that coal and nuclear of alternative energy sources like that of the solar energy. tracks based on differing views about the future. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. The alternate energy sources available to us.. Wind energy.. Solar energy.. Thermal energy. . Hydroelectric energy.. Electric utilities.. Harnessing of the solar energy.. Impact.. Key elements of a renewable-intensive...»

The hunt for alternative sources of energy

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Research papers   |   04/08/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « generated from fossil fuels such as coal and crude about the process of production of wind energy in Wind Power, Present Practices & Future Trends Wind ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The concept of alternative sources of energy. The literature review. The five types of renewable energy sources. Conclusion. References....»

Corn Ethanol: How realistic is this source?

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « Does the future of corn ethanol warrant government work to develop a new energy regime, they to address controversial issues such as coal power, liquification ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. President Obama and a new energy program.. Corn-based ethanol as a case study to demonstrate the complexity of policy and legislation development. . Political dimension.. A major political upsets in the modern-era.. Interest groups...»

Ontario Landfill gas: Management, regulation & recovery. legal & policy issues

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Research papers   |   04/14/2009   |   .doc   |   17 pages
Document abstract : « for worse, here to stay for the foreseeable future. cut greenhouse gas emissions from its coal plants by agreements through the Renewable Energy Standard Offer ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. General overview of waste management in Ontario. Some alarming statistics of landfills. The management of Municipal Solid Waste. The impetus for legislation. Legislation discussion. Ontario Regulation 232/98 and Ontario Regulation...»

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