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The greatest need modern civilizations have is energy. Learn about oil, electricity and newer forms of energy like solar and wind power.
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As the global climate change crisis mounts and the global population has surpassed 7 billion, the search for plentiful, environmentally-friendly energy has taken on new urgency.
Alternative energy isn't so "alternative" anymore. It's in the news, on political platforms, atop roofs and filling gas tanks, and the options have grown enough to change the conversation: It's not whether we want it, but which kind we want.
By Julia Layton
Oil drilling has been around for more than a century. But because of the numerous developments in the technology, it has grown leaps and bounds in that time.
By Jane McGrath
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Would you buy a home without functioning power outlets? We've come to depend on electric power for many of our day-to-day activities. What innovations have been made in the electric power industry? Keep reading to find out.
Our energy systems are in need of a serious tuneup, for a number of reasons. Keep reading to learn about the Top 6 Innovations in Solar Power.
Smog isn't just unsightly, it's deadly. In the U.S., smog is largely considered a problem that's unique to Los Angeles, thanks to both a high concentration of traffic and a geographic landscape that traps buildup in the picturesque peaks and valleys.
Capturing electricity from the sun—using nothing more than a few shiny panels—seems magical.
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For most of the developed world, a flick of a switch brings the lights, television, computer, and dozens of other gadgets and appliances to life without question.
What are natural gas hydrates? Learn what natural gas hydrates are in this article.
By Talal Al-Khatib
What are the latest uses for natural gas? Learn what are the latest uses for natural gas in this article.
What is coal gasification? Learn what coal gasification is in this article.
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Shedding light on dark energy has been a bit of a challenge for today's astronomers. What dark energy actually is goes beyond our present scientific understanding.
By Talal Al-Khatib
What is enhanced oil recovery? Learn more about enhance oil recovery in this article.
America, and really the entire world as a whole, runs on fossil fuels like gasoline and coal. But it's no secret that these resources can't last forever.
What is microbial enhanced oil recovery? Learn more about microbial enhanced oil recovery in this article.
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Petroleum is a natural resource that pretty much fuels the world we live in. What is it and where does it come from?
By Lance Looper
As gas prices rise we aggressively search for inventive ways to find and collect oil. In this article we explore the significance of secondary oil recovery and three main methods of this form of recovery.
By Lance Looper
What is the energy source of the future? Learn more about the energy source of the future in this article.
What is the future of geothermal energy? Learn more about the future of geothermal energy in this article.
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To this day, few topics inspire heated debate like nuclear power, even though the technology is more than half a century old.
What is the immediate impact of renewable energy? Learn what the immediate impact of renewable energy is in this article.
America, and really the entire world as a whole, runs on fossil fuels like gasoline and coal. But it's no secret that these resources can't last forever.
The United States is the world's top producer of oil, but it still depends on foreign countries for millions of barrels, as well. Will there ever be a time when the U.S. is totally independent when it comes to oil production?
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Wind power continues to be one of the most promising renewable energy sources. Over the last decade, the wind industry has seen exponential growth, and wind farms are popping up all over the world.
Why can't we generate all the electricity we need from the wind? Learn more about generating energy from wind power.