Coal Overcomes Wind Power: Marks Annual Record Electric Generation

Power consumption from electricity is an essential element of the U.S. economy since the beginning of the century. Coal power plants, a power source of electricity are available to deliver large quantities of low cost and reliable power supply. It has become more important than the supply of petroleum and natural gas, as the latter supply is decreasing over the time. In 1995, the burning of coal produces about 55% of the electricity produced in the U.S. We also know that coal reserves are expected to last for centuries at current use. (more…)

The Future of Biofuels Usage and Energy Crops

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One of the main benefits from future use of biofuels would be the reduction of greenhouse gases compared to the use of fossil fuels. Carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming, is released into the air from combustion. Twenty-four percent of worldwide energy-related carbon emissions in 1997 were from the United States. Carbon and due to rising energy consumption, are expected to increase 1.3 percent per year through 2015. (more…)