Essay On Energy Conservation

The topic of energy is one that is seen in the news more and more as each day passes. As most Americans can tell you these days, energy is essential for industrial and technological development in this or any other country. However, some believe that certain traditional methods of producing energy, such as burning fossil fuels, are depleting the earth's limited supply of natural resources and may also be harmful to the environment. They encourage the use of renewable sources of power, such as wind turbines or hydroelectric plants. While some debate humans being the cause of climate change, others believe mankind has barely made a mark on what our planet has to offer us. Conserving energy has nearly become as important an issue as producing...show more content...

The need for coal sparked the American Industrial Revolution and introduced new inventions such as the steam engine. Petroleum oil, another non–renewable resource, is found beneath the earth's surface and is collected through oil drilling. The conversion from oil to gasoline allowed for the invention of the automobile. Today, Petroleum is perhaps our most valuable source of fuel. Oil drills and refineries can be found all over the world, and the demand for this fuel has grown so great that it has caused a worldwide crisis. While some countries depend on oil as a source of fuel, others depend on exporting oil as their primary source of income. "The U.N. Security Council has terminated its authorization of foreign military operations in Libya. And as of tomorrow night, NATO's bombing campaign there will be over. Libyans now have to focus on the future, which includes reconstruction after the devastation of war. Some of the money for that effort may come from the country's oil wealth" (CAN OIL FUEL LIBYA'S RECONSTRUCTION? 1). The burning of fossil fuels has become a notorious cause of pollution. From contaminants being released into the atmosphere to oceans being devastated from oil spills, the earth's ecosystem is suffering thanks to years of thoughtless fuel consumption. Excessive utilization of coal and oil for generation of electricity leads to the multiple problems of acid rain, and rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. There are Get more content

The Conservation Of Fossil Fuels

Danny Rivera

Ms. Weiland

English 4

25 September 2014

Conservation of Fossil fuels Current fossil fuel usage continues to dominate the global energy sector. Our atmosphere can only take so much damage before it gives in. Our atmosphere protects us all the time from the sun's damaging rays, the least we could do is take care of it. The atmosphere's well being is not the only problem we could face. Global warming is causing the Earth's ocean levels to rise, although the water rises slowly it could eventually engulf many of the world's shores and big cities along the coast. Many more problems could arise due to the ever–increasing amounts of fossil fuels. Few big companies have decided to make the switch from fossil fuels to more clean...show more content... Many plans have already been suggested by many as to how we can slowly start conserving and changing the ways we live by using newer and greener types of energy that can benefit both our economy and maybe even the world. Currently, fossil fuels are dominating the global energy sector and coal, natural gas, and oil accounted for about eighty–six percent of the world's primary energy consumption last year. At the rate we keep using our limited resources it has been estimated that we could dry up most of our fossil fuels by 2088. It is of course an estimate. Although it sounds like the deadline is still very far away if we don't consider the options available and start adjusting or at least planning on how to start moving away from fossil fuels and start innovating new and cleaner ways of using energy then we may face more problems than just our precious fossil fuels depleting. According to BBC, the Rockefeller family, which made its fortune from oil, has decided to sell their investments in oil and reinvest in clean energy. This action could maybe influence other big companies to also invest in cleaner energy. The clean energy market is still new and could hold many opportunities to many businesses. Even with the support of some big companies, others still plan to stick to fossil fuels. Some big companies refuse to alter their plans on using fossil fuels despite Get

Introduction: For the conservation of energy lab three experiments were performed. Terrestrial Gravitation Acceleration, First Law of Thermodynamics and Centripetal Acceleration vs. First Law of Thermodynamics. Each of the experiments demonstrated the importance of the first law of thermodynamic and how its present on our daily lives. Therefore, reinforcing the importance of thermodynamics concepts and their role in our society.

Objectives:

Experiment A: Terrestrial Gravitational Acceleration

The main objective of experiment A, was to measure the gravitational acceleration of earth upon between two distinct masses; and to measure and record time and mass in order to calculate an experimental value for gravity. Experiment B:

First Law of Thermodynamics

The main objective was to demonstrate the first law of thermodynamics which states that energy cannot be destroyed or created, therefore, it has to be conserved in one form or another during a thermodynamic process. For this reason, two traveling cars were used along a low slope slide to harness gravitational potential energy between two points and see it transformed into kinetic energy. Experiment C: Centripetal Acceleration vs. First Law of Thermodynamics

The main objective was to find the minimum height required for the travelling car to complete the loop track successfully by thermodynamics forces of conservation of energy and centripetal acceleration. Moreover, the minimum height also had to satisfy an

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Conservation of Energy

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this experiment is to calculate the gravitational potential energy through experimental values, to calculate the theoretical potential energy given the experimental kinetic energy in an isolated system while also using the kinetic energy to find the spring constant, and to compare kinetic energies and potential energies in an isolated system to see if they are equivalent.

METHOD

To calculate the gravitationalpotential energy through experimental values, we dropped a racquetball from a height of one meter and measured the height at which the ball bounced back up from the ground. These values were used to find the total mechanical energy that was...show more content...

Therefore, the initial kinetic energy and the final potential energy should be equivalent. Knowing this, we can solve for the height the ball should have reached knowing the initial kinetic energy.

12mv2= mgh

Because mass is on both sides of the equation, it can be cancelled out, and the kinetic energy needs to be divided by g in order to find the height, in meters, that the ball should have reached at its maximum potential energy.

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v22g= h

Now, substituting the average velocity from the short–range experiment into this formula, we can find the height the ball should have reached.

3.3822g= h

h= .58 m

The ball should have reached a height of .58 m at maximum potential energy with short–range settings.

Medium Range:

5.4322g= h

h= 1.50 m

The ball should have reached a height of 1.5 m at maximum potential energy with medium range settings.

Long Range:

7.1422g= h

h= 2.60 m

The ball should have reached a height of 2.6 m at maximum potential energy with the long–range settings.

None of the experimental values showed the ball reaching the height at which maximum potential energy was to have occurred. Every trial measurement fell short of that value (was less than). This would most likely be due to air resistance as it would be acting in the opposite direction of the ball's path, making the ball's distance traveled less than what would have been theorized.

Part C: Elastic Potential Energy

The overall structure is to calculate the total electricity consumption and convert to CO2 emissions by applying conversion factors of electricity. There are normally two methods for carbon emission calculation (WBCSD/WRI,2004). One is top–down method. Energy consumption data is gathered at an aggregate level, such as annual electricity consumption for the whole company. The other one is bottom–up method in which Individual process can be controlled separately and their energy usage can be measured individually. Generally, the top–down approach can provide more reliable overall emission estimates, but the calculation is usually on a company level. This method could not reflect how the energy is consumed. while the bottom–up technique is...show more content...

Case selection cross docking which make an extension of the original model Data collection

Generally, four types of data will be used in this paper: Data provided by the warehouse Secondary data from government department or green organizations Industrial data from previous research or industrial standard Website

The warehouse provided limited data. A large range of the parameters are estimated from previous research or industrial standard. Data likes the warehouse size, temperature of the storage, the flow of the goods, average inventory level and electricity consumption is provided by the warehouse; Some parameters in the model are difficult to measure, such as U values and emission factors are gathered from government published document. The warehouse related energy parameters, for examples the lighting energy parameters and MHE energy parameter are estimated from previous researchers. The daily temperature for the city is from a weather

history

website weather database. Data analysis

The data analysis is consist of four parts. The first part will use the model to calculate emission by HVAC, MHE and ligting respectively as well as calculate monthly total emissions. The separate CO2 emissions are used to analyse how warehouse consumes energy; the total emission will be used to compare with the result from the top–down method. The second part will validate the model with the CO2 emission estimated by top–down methd. The third part will calculate the

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Energy and Power

Although I am surrounded by energy and power, I never really knew just how much they mean to the world. However, after learning about the fundamentals of energy, I have a much deeper understanding of their magnitude. In this paper, I will reflect back on what I have learned about energy, and how it has affected me personally. For instance, I know now that the power I am using to sit here and type is roughlyequivalent to the power used by an incandescent light bulb, but that is only the beginning.

Energy is all around us, but to create power, we need to harness it. I never thought about the fact that everything on earth has some type of energy, and until this course I never even knew the six different types....show more content...

I never anticipated that the things I learned in just the first few weeks of this course would lead me to change my own daily activities. Reading about the amounts of energy consumed in past years, and projections for the future, made me realize we need to start conserving now ("Environmental..." 2001). When I learned how much energy the United States consumed in a single year in BTU's, I began conserving my energy much more than I used to. I never knew that our country consumed more energy than is given off in the explosion of a hydrogen bomb ("Annual..."2004). Therefore, I am much more careful about turning off my lights, conserving my heat, and taking shorter showers. I would much rather know that I am doing my part to conserve the precious energy that we have, than know that I am lavishly wasting it. Until this course, I never would have understood the importance of energy conservation, but being able to convert the amount of energy that I use into different medias, such as horsepower, watts and Calories, has shown me just how much of a difference a single person can make (Texas, February 2005).

As a single student in EGEE 101, the knowledge I have gained so far has only affected me, and maybe a few of my closest friends. As a class, I believe we can make a large difference, and as a campus, an even larger one. Learning new things about energy everyday

Energy Consumption Modern human civilization depends on large amounts of energy. Energy consumption is not evenly spread throughout the world. A handful of countries consume a majority of the world's produced energy. The 5 largest annual energy consumers in the world are China, United States, European Union, Russia, and India. Solutions for Energy Consumption Replacing fossil fuels with alternative fuel sources is the main solution to climate change. Cleaner energy sources will reduce the amount of pollutants released in the environment during the production of energy. Increasing the efficiency of energy consuming appliances will reduce the amount of energy that is wasted and decrease the amount of energy needing to be produced. Increasing Energy Efficiency Increased energy efficiency is an economical solution to decreasing the amount wasted energy. Focusing energy conservation in buildings is a crucial step for improving world energy efficiency. Older buildings often lack the energy Investing in energy saving technology will save companies lots of money in the long run when it comes to energy costs. Energy saving technology can also be used by homebuilders and homeowners designing or refitting houses to increase energy efficiency. Possible energy saving designs are designing the long side of a building facing south, install thick insulation around windows and in the attic. The location of the living quarters inside the houses should be in the southern side of the

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Energy Conservation And What We Can Do

Kris Gilmour

August 14, 2015

GEOS 330

Energy Conservation and What We Can Do

Every household within the United States can make realistic changes to improve the global energy crisis. Homes in the United States expend a significant amount of natural gas and electricity. Future generations may experience drastic energy deficiencies if people around the world do not act now and take the necessary precautions to reduce energy consumption. Family homes consume roughly thirty eight percent of the total energy consumption per year, which leads problems like global warming. It is vital, now more than ever, that individuals comprehend how we deplete energy in a domestic home and what he or she can do to prevent excessive energy consumption....show more content... Keep in mind; there are several other means in which an individual can aid this decrease in energy consumption. The most collective way is to utilize a furnace. Of course, one can always use a fireplace, stove, electric resistance heater, or electrically powered heat pump to warm up the household. Generally, furnaces operate via natural gas and result in approximately sixty to ninety percent efficiency. Shockingly, electrical resistant heaters prove to be almost one hundred percent efficient when it comes to heat production. Unfortunately, this value is not all that accurate in the end game scheme of things. These heaters consume a vast amount of energy in order to heat one's home. An individual needs to inspect the efficiency of a heating element and the amount of energy consumption necessary for operation when considering a new means to produce household warmth. In fact, electricity is more costly than natural gas to generate, making electric resistance heaters pricier to maintain. This energy demand must be included in the total cost of electric resistance heating. An alternative method to heat one's home, and perhaps my favorite after living in Chico, is to do so via a fireplace. Yes, a fireplace. A fireplace eliminates the consumption of natural gas. Instead, the burning of wood fuels a fireplace. Unfortunately, fireplaces do not prove to be an effective solution for society's environmental problem. The burning of wood produces

Energy Conservation

Energy Conservation 1 Mitigation Strategies and Solutions: Energy Conservation Katie Shuker Axia College of University of Phoenix Energy Conservation 2 Energy conservation is the practice of decreasing the quantity of energy used while achieving a similar outcome of end use. This practice may result in increase human comfort, personal security, national security, environmental value, and financial capital. Energy conservation is a reduction or elimination of unnecessary energy use. There are many activities that people can do to conserve energy and help not only themselves, but also the environment and everyone around them. Conserving energy is important because most of our current energy sources are not renewable; meaning...show more content...

Also government support would be required when trying to get recycling bins and locations set up and where they can be and who would clean them out. Assistance from the government is not needed for turning lights off and unplugging electronics. That is only something that each individual can do to assist in conserving energy. Required societal support is will be to have communities come together to want to help conserve energy. To make people want to participate they need to be informed. Once they are informed of the plans and the benefits for everyone once the plan is put into place and successful then everyone will need to pull together to participate. Everyone in every state, county, city, and neighborhood will need to start to utilize the recycling locations. Once that is started everyone will also need to start saving energy in each and every household by implementing new rules to only have lights, Televisions, radios, computers, and any other electronics on when they are in use and someone is in the room. Energy Conservation 6 If the room is empty there should not be any electronic devices on or plugged in, with exceptions. Charges and such should only be plugged in when in use, everything else needs to be off and put away when not in use to help save the energy used on a regular basis. Now that the smaller goals are started the biggest way to conserve energy

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Energy Conservation

Energy Conservation What can we do to help Carol D. Patterson Axia College University of Phoenix March 7, 201 Introduction I am doing my essay on energy conservation. I would like to point out the good and the bad points of energy conservation. What could happen if we do not start conserving the different kinds of energy we have left? What are the different kinds of energy? How might we put into practice the different kinds of energy? In my paper, I will explain these forms of energy, the costs, and the time line to get it done. Discussion Energy Conservation There are many ways to conserve energy. One would be redevelopment in urban or suburban settings. This could bring down the energy costs by changing...show more content...

Required government, societal, and global support for my plan

Former Senators Bob Dole and Tom Daschle is in favor for cleaner fuels and renewable resources Patrick Mazza, (n.d.). Conclusion Our country and every country on this planet need to start doing something more than just talking about renewable and nonrenewable resources. The nonrenewable resources will not last forever. We all need to research and start using renewable resources before it is to late. What will happen if there is no energy for people to use? Will we go back to the Dark Ages where there was no energy for things we use all the time? We do need to wake up and get moving. References: Issues for Energy Conservation, (n.d.). Issues for Energy Conservation. Retrieved from http://www.landscapes2.org/issues/EnergyCon on March 6, 2010 Missouri Energy Issues, (n.d.), Missouri Energy Issues. Retrieved from http://mccaskill.senate.gov/?p=issue&id on March 6, 2010 Berg, L.R. & Hager, M.C. (2007). Visualizing Environmental Science Biological Resources in L.R. Berg & M.C. Hager (Edu), Visualizing environmental science (Chapter 15) Hoboken, NJ. John Wiley & Sons Berg, L.R. & Hager, M.C. (2007). Visualizing Environmental Science Environmental Sustainability & Human Values in L.R. Berg & M.C. Hager (Edu.) Visualizing environmental science (Chapter Two). Hoboken: NJ. John

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During this meeting I will talk to my fellow homeowners in regard to energy conversation and efficiency in our community. Conserving energy is important because our world relies heavily on the use of nonrenewable energy resources. Once these resources are used up, we will have to rely on alternatives. Rather than depleting the Earth of its natural resources, we can put an end to it now, or at least slow it down. A more immediate solution to using alternatives is to conserve the energy we use by using less of it to accomplish everyday tasks. In addition to energy conservation, being energy efficient is a vital step we can take. With technological breakthroughs come energy efficiency breakthroughs such as vehicles with higher miles per...show more content... These also can be bought at any department store in which you can buy regular washing machines, but are substantially more expensive than those low wattage light bulbs. They can however save money with your water and electricity bills every month, so they eventually pay for themselves (Dunn, 2010). For people who have the money to put into them, replacing your car with a hybrid car is an excellent way to conserve energy. Hybrid cars switch between using batteries and gasoline to power the vehicle. They use less gas however, and in turn give out fewer emissions (Richard, 2010). They usually have outstanding MPG ratings like the Toyota Prius, which has a combined rating of 50 MPG (MPGFacts, 2010). If you want to save on gas but don't have the money for a hybrid vehicle, you can find a regular car that has a rating of around 30 MPG these days, which is substantially better than most of the older vehicles that many people are still driving. Another way to save on gas is to carpool with friends and coworkers (Gordon, How to Go Green: Cars, 2010). The government also plays a role in conservation efforts. They provide certain tax cuts for homeowners and taxpayers who meet certain requirements and make significant efforts to conserve energy. Homeowners may claim residential energy property credits, which provide a 30% credit for qualified geothermal heat pumps, small wind energy turbines, and solar water heaters. Homeowners can also Get

Environmental Conservation Essay

Energy Conservation

Jessica Goode

Axia College of University of Phoenix

We all use energy each and every day. We use energy for entertainment, cooking, transportation, lighting, heating, cooling, manufacturing, as well as many other things. According to the Webster Dictionary (2009),energy is defined as just being active. If that is truly the case, then anytime we are doing anything we are being active and using up energy. Shouldn't we try to conserve more energy if that is the case? According to the Business Dictionary (2007), energy conservation is the reduction in the consumption of natural resources by any individual, society, organization, or the economy as a whole. It is the elimination of waste being put back into the Earth...show more content...

A lot of this consumption could be decreased if humans were more aware of the dangers they were creating for the environment and their future generations. There are many sustainability strategies and solutions already in place. The most known about plan in place is the Solar Tax Credit. On October, 4, 2008, Congress passed an 18 billion dollar bill that provides those individuals that take the responsibility and costs upon themselves to utilize the renewable energy sources available (Yang, 2008). "Climate change and green buildings legislation are expected to be high on the agenda of the 111th Congress and the new administration" (2009 legislative outlook, 2009). There are also several other plans in place such as the Energy Star Heating and Cooling Program. This program is a voluntary program in which manufacturers agree to manufacture and market high efficiency heating, cooling, and control products to help lower energy usage (Green Communities, 2008). Although there have been many sustainable and strategic solutions developed to conserve energy, many have been unsuccessful. The reason that these plans have been so unsuccessful is because they have a limited time frame, the awareness of the public is not there and mainly because of the current economic crisis. My plan to reach sustainability is simple and should take no longer than two year's time

The Conservation of Energy Essay

The Conservation of Energy

Physics Essay: The Conservation of Energy

Since the beginning of time, energy has pervaded our earth. These days we rely on it to advance in our technological developments. We also need energy for a variety of other things such as: to keep our bodies alive and healthy, to run our machines and other technical devices, we also rely on energy to keep warm in winter and cool in summer.

Energy is the ability to do work. People and other things can run out of energy (e.g. a marathon runner) in which case they can no longer have the ability to do work. In a mechanical situation, if a machine has energy it has the ability to apply a force to another body. There are many different forms of energy and there are...show more content...

Here is a description of the transformation of energy as a pole–vaulter completes a jump. Firstly, when the pole–vaulter runs forward the muscles in the legs are doing work as a result of energy to push him/her forward. As the pole digs into the ground and stops, the forward motion of the runner causes the pole to bend, giving it elastic potential energy. If the pole–vaulter were to let go of the pole at this point, the pole release upwards rapidly. As he/she jumps off the ground, it slowly releases the elastic potential energy of the pole and transforms it into kinetic energy, forcing the pole–vaulter upward and forward. If he/she jumps too early, there would not be enough elastic potential energy created to force him /her over the bar. Also if the pole–vaulter doesn't run fast enough, there will not be the required kinetic energy to force him/her forward over the bar.

Conservation of energy also has another meaning and that is to 'save' energy. As the natural energy sources become scarcer it is important to learn how to save energy. One way of doing this is to create an energy efficient home. To create an energy efficient home there are many measures that can be taken to save energy, they include: solar energy, as the sun is a constant natural energy resource we can store that energy and use it to heat out water. 'Sleep mode' on computers, computers are definitely becoming more and more popular in homes,

Discussion Modern human civilization depends on large amounts of energy. Energy consumption is not evenly spread throughout the world. A handful of countries consume a majority of the world's produced energy. The 5 largest annual energy consumers in the world are China, United States, European Union, Russia, and India. Solutions for Energy Consumption Replacing fossil fuels with alternative fuel sources is the main solution to climate change. Cleaner energy sources will reduce the amount of pollutants released in the environment during the production of energy. Increasing the efficiency of energy consuming appliances will reduce the amount of energy that is wasted and decrease the amount of energy needing to be produced. Increasing Energy Efficiency Increased energy efficiency is an economical solution to decreasing the amount wasted energy. Focusing energy conservation in buildings is a crucial step for improving world energy efficiency. Older buildings often lack the energy Investing in energy saving technology will save companies lots of money in the long run when it comes to energy costs. Energy saving technology can also be used by homebuilders and homeowners designing or refitting houses to increase energy efficiency. Possible energy saving designs are designing the long side of a building facing south, install thick insulation around windows and in the attic. The location of the living quarters inside the houses should be in the southern side of the buildings

The And Environmental Energy Conservation

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Growing up my dad would always say "switch off the lights, save power" and "do not waste things, other people need to use it" those statements instilled in me an indelible dislike for wastage of any kind and to be considerate of other people's needs like just my dad. These doctrines helped also helped to forge my interest in recycling and environmental energy conservation especially now as the demand for energy resources is growing at an alarming rate. Chevron PLC stated in an article that the world population which is currently around 7 billion is projected to grow by an additional 1 billion in the next 12 years, especially in NOECD or developing countries as predicted by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), this growth would result in more demand for energy resources particularly globalfossil fuel consumption, clean water supply, electricity as well as food, public health services and shelter. Having grown up in Nigeria, a country with a population of 167 million persons and ranked as the seventh crude oil producer in the world and the largest oil–producing country in Africa, it is ironic that about 117.8 million Nigerians rely on fuels such as animal dung, crop residues, wood, charcoal and kerosene as sources of energy to cook and to power lanterns, an estimated 60 million Nigerians own generators, and spend an estimated N1.56 trillion ($13.35m) annually to power them. Only about 40% of the populations have access to Get

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Energy conservation is so important. Why you ask? Because of the limited amount of nonrenewable energy sources on Earth, it is important to conserve our current supply or to use renewable sources so that our natural resources will be available for future generations. Energy conservation is also important because consumption of nonrenewable sources impacts the environment. Specifically, our use of fossil fuels contributes to air and water pollution. For example, carbon dioxide is produced when oil, coal, and gas combust in power stations, heating systems, and car engines. Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere acts as a transparent blanket that contributes to the global...show more content...

It has been shown that natural day lighting increases productivity levels of workers, while reducing energy consumption. Positive impacts of energy conservation can be extremely rewarding for the future. By utilizing our renewable energies and reducing the amount of non–renewable energy being used we can save the future of energy. The economy can be renewed by the lower cost of energy. Renewable energy can also create more jobs. By using wind turbines to produce electricity it creates a great use of our natural resources. This type of renewable energy is produced by the wind. When the wind blows the turbines turn and create power. Wind energy is the most established of the renewables, constituting 1% of global energy production, or about $51.4 billion in 2008, and accounting for more than 50% of global investment in renewable energy in 2009. It can also be the most cost–efficient, especially when large installations using large turbines can take advantage of economies of scale. [ (wikinvest.com) ]

Another renewable energy resource is solar energy. Most renewable energy comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight, or solar energy, can be used directly for heating and lighting homes and other buildings, for generating electricity, and for hot water heating, solar cooling, and a variety of commercial and industrial uses [ (NREL) ]. By absorbing the sun's rays

I am not surprised that the jury is still out on the convenience and comfort of energy conservation since the confidence in coal, oil and nuclear power has been shaken over the years. The extraction methods used in fracking and shale oil reserves should be under investigation by United States because he landowners are constantly approached by unscrupulous companies eager to drill for oil and natural gas but with no clean up requirement enforced by the state and federal laws. The New York Times articles outlines concerns and doubts as a result of this natural gas rush. California, Colorado and a host other states are rushing to join the United States natural gas boom. I believe that the shift from coal to gas is a great investment not to be ignored by the United States, China and other developing countries. Errors are great opportunities to ensure the efficient transferring of knowledge. Liquid energy is part of our life and ignoring the importance will not solve the problems that can arise from faulty extracting methods. Our ancestors over a century ago considered natural gas a waste product in oil fields however the discovery of a large gas Vautor–Laplaceliere 2

Field in the Panhandle in 1918 opened avenues for its use in the manufacturing of car tires and home heating. Nevertheless coal, oil, and nuclear power remained the important source of energy. Recent

Why Are We Sleep Using The Inactivity Theory

Introduction: what is sleep: Sleeping is something that most creatures of the animal kingdom have in common. A period of time where the body seemingly ceases to function. The average human is supposed to sleep 7–8 hours a day, and although this varies from species to species, the core function stays the same.The dictionary definition of sleep is "the natural state of rest during which your eyes are closed and you become unconscious".(Sleep, n.d.) Although it seems like nothing is happening when the body is in this seemingly dead state, in reality sleep plays a very key role in physical and mental development. Why we sleep: The question of why we sleep is a question scientists have been trying to answer for many years. There are four main theories as to why we sleep: the inactivity theory, the energy conservation theory(the energy conservation theory is often considered to be part of the inactivity theory), the restorative theory, and the brain plasticity theory (Why Do We Sleep Anyway, 2007). The inactivity theory states that sleeping at night served as a survival function by keeping organisms out of harm 's way at time they were particularly vulnerable. It goes onto suggest that animals who were able to stay still and quiet during these periods of vulnerability had an advantage over animals that stayed active. The inactivity theory counter–argument is that it is always safer to remain awake in case of an emergency, so there is no advantage unconscious if safety is

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