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2.2 Climate change effects: Water – Flooding and Thawing
Author: Anneka Muther ABSTRACT: Climate change and the Earth’s water cycle are closely connected to one another in different ways, both directly and indirectly. The primary impact of climate change on the water cycle is the influence over when, where, and how much precipitation falls. The influence of climate change on the nature of precipitation…
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5.1 Energy Sources: Natural Gas
Author: Liam Sinclair ABSTRACT: Natural gas is a fossil fuel that is used as one of the primary energy sources in the world. There are many environmental problems caused by the human “need” to extract Natural Gas and it plays a huge role in negatively impacting any efforts to fight global warming and reduce our…
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5.2 Energy Sources: Oil and Gas
Author: Alyssa Dworak ABSTRACT: Through exploring areas such as oil and gas extraction, site development, and commercial distribution, this article examines the impacts of oil and gas drilling on wildlife, human health, and the environment. MAIN: The oil and gas sector is a global powerhouse, producing hundreds of billions of dollars a year while employing…
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5.4 Energy Sources: Wind Energy
Author: Junhao He ABSTRACT: Wind energy is a renewable energy source that is clean, cost-effective, and pollution-free. It is generated by wind turbines through the process of converting the kinetic energy of wind into electricity. MAIN: Wind energy technology presented a substantial improvement over the past few years. Besides developing an eco-friendly environment, wind energy…
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5.5 Energy Sources: Biomass
Author: Chenjing Zheng ABSTRACT: This presentation discusses biomass energy which has become a possible alternative source to avoid or mitigate the global consumption of fossil fuel which could help nature preservation attempts implemented by public authorities. MAIN: The term biomass energy refers to the energy that comes from renewable organisms, particularly plants and animals. This…
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5.6 Energy Sources: Hydro
Author: Sabrina Thomason MAIN Hydroelectricity is produced when water falls from a higher point to a lower point creating speed and kinetic energy. The moving water is channeled through an intake canal and used to spin a turbine. The rotation winds a generator that transforms this movement into electricity that is sent out into the…
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5.8 Energy Sources: Nuclear Energy
Author: Laura Oliveira ABSTRACT: Nuclear is a low carbon energy source that uses nuclear reactions and radioactive elements to generate energy and produces little greenhouse gas emissions. MAIN: After the first drop of an atomic bomb in WW2, interest in nuclear energy and power grew and technology began to advance alongside the fear of nuclear…
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5.9 Energy Sources: Coal
Author: Qiutian Wang ABSTRACT: This article will analyze the use of coal worldwide, the environmental impact, and possible solutions. MAIN: What is coal, how we use it, and why we need it? Coal is the most abundant fuel fossil in the world. Its main uses include generating electricity, supporting the production of cement and steel,…
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6.3 Materials: Aluminum
Author: Neva Wang ABSTRACT: Aluminum is a common metal that is used abundantly. It is highly recyclable; however, production of aluminum creates a lot of carbon emissions. Efforts need to be made in order to reduce the carbon footprint of aluminum, as well as depend less on it. MAIN: Aluminum is one of the most…
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6.6 Materials: Other Natural Materials (Cotton)
Author: Karla Hristovska ABSTRACT: Cotton is one of the most commonly used natural materials in the world – largely due to the fashion industry. However, the constant need for the newest clothing items in the fashion world and a never-ending production of everyday fabrics in the textile industry makes cotton production very detrimental to the…
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