Implementation of eco-innovation for sustainable development
With an explosion in various fields, natural assets happen to be destroyed with no limit. Eco-friendly areas happen to be changed by high risers and pollution. Abundant utilization of non-renewable fuels has led to great depletion within their availability. Non-renewable fuels would be the prime causes of energy extinction which may cause a havoc in human existence. It's about time to understand this fact and act because of its conservation, together with implementing other ways to satisfy the demand.
Just how can alternative sources suffice the demand?
It's unquestionably a difficult job to prevent using non-renewable fuels out of the blue and mange the energy needs with alternative sources. All industrial facilities and industries either burn non-renewable fuels or use conventional methods to generate energy. Therefore the prime task is going to be changing the non-renewable fuels with recyclable or alternative energy assets. Because the energy is going to be produced from never-ending sources, there'll no crisis of energy. Although the tactic to substitute the general energy system using the brand new one is difficult, but it's not possible.
The details which needs to be emphasized to be able to tackle the earth's energy crisis and save natural assets are:
The very first consideration ought to be fuel. The fuels that are utilized to run machines are diesel, gas, gasoline, oil and much more. These types of non-renewable fuels, but lately these essential fuels have acquired the adjective of using up fuels. As a substitute, scientists allow us ethanol. It's 60% qualities of liquid fuel and it is popular because of its corrosiveness and water absorbing capacity. Bio fuels, based on sugar, corn or cellulose waste can be used alternative fuel. Bio-diesel, another sparkling innovation through the scientists, could be developed from non-edible plant oil and alcohol. The product is able to replace non-renewable fuels considerably.
The best energy source is -sun'. The daylight has got the potential energy, which may be changed into power source. Solar power panels can convert solar power into functional mechanical or household current. Within this process, there's no reason to burn the present fossil fuel. It's multiple advantages besides becoming an alternative energy source. It fails the carbon feet print and saves the atmosphere from climatic change. Although the initial set-up price is high, however in long term it features a huge future prospect.
Another alternative atmosphere friendly power source is wind mill. It may lead a lot of energy.
The top motto ought to be deforestation. We exist just due to the trees. Recycling of wooden items, like paper, furniture ought to be urged, to be able to minimize using wood. In by doing this, we are able to set up a healthy, eco-friendly and prosperous atmosphere.
Man-made materials, like plastic, can't be totally banned due to their demand and effectiveness. What we should can perform is motivate ourselves to reduce using synthetic items and recycle them.
Development is essential, but together with the character ought to be taken proper care of. To advertise a sustainable development along with a healthy atmosphere, immediate steps ought to be taken. These 3 eco-innovation processes ought to be baked into our lifestyle to help keep the atmosphere healthy.
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The second leg from Muscat to Ahmedabad represented Bertrand Piccard's first test on the round-the-world solar flight tour. A test he managed to complete in 13 hours and 20 minutes while at the same time setting a world record: the plane traveled 1,468 kilometers, the longest ever distance for a solar powered plane flying point to point.
However, both Piccard and his co-pilot Andre Borschberg were more enamoured with the enthusiastic welcome they received upon their arrival in India, adding '..It is an honour of being welcomed by the state of Gujurat, a visionary state which leads India in terms of solar installation.' Here's a look at the warm reception they received:
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After flying in a holding pattern above Ahmedabad International airport for a couple hours, Air Traffic Control and favourable wind conditions finally allowed the Solar Impulse 2 to land at 11.25pm local time last night. A visibly tired but elated Bertrand Piccard was warmly welcomed on the runway by his co-adventurer Andre Borschberg, Linus Von Castelmur,the Swiss Ambassador to India and a government delegation from the state of Gujurat. With the second of twelve legs of the global solar flight now complete, Piccard's 13-hour journey represents another victory for Solar Impulse and its supporters.
by @ABBgroupnews: "Better than a victory sign, this is the hospitality of Gujarat!" @bertrandpiccard & @solarimpulse land in Ahmedabad
THE FUTURE IS CLEAN AND YOU CAN BE PART OF IT
Piccard's message to the throng of journalists at today's press conference was clear - India plays a key role in helping to spread the 'future is clean' theme of renewable energy and clean technology. Piccard added, 'If you protect the environment with clean technologies, you create jobs, make profit for the industry, you create new markets with new technologies that the world desperately needs for a better quality of life.' This message also underscores ABB's mission, which is to provide 'power and productivity for a better world'.
On behalf of ABB, Subir Pal, President of the Discrete Automation and Motion at ABB India, warmly welcomed the Solar Impulse team to India, and added, 'The future is clean, efficient and inclusive. ABB is proud to be part of history in the making. This is not about aviation alone. The same technologies will trigger a wider spectrum of technologies that touch the lives of everyone.' An example of this is ABB's solar pump technology. To find out more about how this technology is crucial to improving the lives of people across the country, watch the video below
The Solar Impulse team plans to stay four days in Ahmedabad before crossing over to Varanasi on the next leg on their round-the-world solar flight.
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1/7/15, "Two utilities opt out of Cape Wind," Boston Globe, Jim O'Sullivan. "Future of Nantucket Sound turbine project in doubt as purchase contracts are terminated."
"THE CAPE WIND PLAN WAS DEALT A MAJOR SETBACK TUESDAY WHEN TWO POWER COMPANIES THAT HAD AGREED TO BUY ENERGY FROM THE NANTUCKET SOUND WIND FARM terminated their contracts with the developers, raising questions about the future of the 2.5 billion offshore project.
NATIONAL GRID AND NORTHEAST UTILITIES SAID CAPE WIND HAD MISSED THE DEC. 31 DEADLINE CONTAINED IN THE 2012 CONTRACTS to obtain financing and begin construction, and chosen not to put up financial collateral to extend the deadline.
NStar, a Northeast Utilities subsidiary, informed Cape Wind officials of its decision late Tuesday, officials said.
"Unfortunately, Cape Wind has missed these critical milestones," Northeast Utilities spokeswoman Caroline Pretyman said in an e-mail. "ADDITIONALLY, CAPE WIND HAS CHOSEN NOT TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT TO POST FINANCIAL SECURITY IN ORDER TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT DEADLINES. Therefore the contract is now terminated."
In a separate e-mail, National Grid spokesman Jake Navarro said the utility was "disappointed that Cape Wind has been unable to meet its commitments under the contract, RESULTING IN TODAY'S TERMINATION OF THE POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT."
UNDER THE 2012 AGREEMENT, NORTHEAST UTILITIES AND NSTAR AGREED TO BUY 27.5 PERCENT OF CAPE WIND'S PRODUCTION. NATIONAL GRID HAD PREVIOUSLY SIGNED ON TO PURCHASE 50 PERCENT.
A CAPE WIND SPOKESMAN SAID THE DEVELOPER DOES NOT "REGARD THESE TERMINATIONS AS VALID" because of provisions that, the company argued, would extend the deadlines.
IN LETTERS DATED DEC. 31 TO BOTH UTILITIES AND STATE REGULATORS, Cape Wind president James Gordon asked that the power companies hold off on voiding the contracts, citing "extended, unprecedented, and relentless litigation by the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound," a leading foe of the project.
THOSE LAWSUITS, GORDON SAID IN HIS LETTER, HAD PREVENTED CAPE WIND FROM MEETING THE MILESTONES laid out in the 2012 contract. He argued that the litigation triggered a clause in the contract that allows for more latitude in Cape Wind's ability to meet the deadlines.
THE LONG-TERM IMPLICATIONS FOR THE OFTEN-DELAYED PROJECT REMAINED UNCLEAR LATE TUESDAY. Announcement of the soured deal came on the second-to-last full day in office for GOVERNOR DEVAL PATRICK, WHO HAS CHAMPIONED CAPE WIND OVER FIERCE POLITICAL OPPOSITION FROM SOME IN HIS OWN PARTY.
The governor has often pointed to renewable energy as a vital part of the state's economic future, and spent significant political capital in backing the proposal.
Ian Bowles, who as Patrick's first energy and environment chief helped shepherd the offshore project, said Tuesday's news may have spelled the end for Cape Wind.
"PRESUMABLY, THIS MEANS THAT THE PROJECT DOESN'T GO FORWARD," he said in a telephone interview.
The jeopardy in which Cape Wind finds itself REFLECTS A CHANGED ENERGY MARKET, IN WHICH DEVELOPERS BEAR MORE RISK THAN THE EVENTUAL RATEPAYERS, Bowles said.
"THE RISK IS ON THE DEVELOPER TO EITHER BUILD IT OR NOT. AND IN THIS CASE, THE DEVELOPER APPEARS TO HAVE FAILED," he said.
ADVANCES IN THE STATE'S RENEWABLE ENERGY AND EFFICIENCY POLICIES HAVE LESSENED THE IMPORTANCE OF CAPE WIND in its overall energy landscape, Bowles said.
In an e-mailed statement Tuesday, Patrick spokeswoman Jesse Mermell said, "The future of offshore wind in the Commonwealth remains bright, as does the path for the marine commerce terminal in New Bedford."
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center last month released a request for proposals to manage the terminal, which is under development in New Bedford Harbor. That facility would help facilitate offshore projects such as Cape Wind.
GOVERNOR-ELECT CHARLIE BAKER IS SET TO TAKE OFFICE THURSDAY. ONCE A CRITIC OF CAPE WIND, BAKER SHIFTED POSITIONS DURING LAST YEAR'S CAMPAIGN, CALLING THE PROJECT "A DONE DEAL."
On Tuesday night, a Baker spokesman issued a statement that hinted that the new governor would not interject himself into the contract dispute.
"GOVERNOR-ELECT BAKER BELIEVES MASSACHUSETTS MUST CONTINUE TO PURSUE RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND DIVERSIFY THE ENERGY PORTFOLIO TO REDUCE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT, and he will determine which policies will or will not keep Massachusetts a leader in environmental reform once in office," Baker spokesman Tim Buckley said.
Audra Parker of the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound said preventing the construction of Cape Wind would save billions for ratepayers.
"Very bad news for Cape Wind," she said. "VERY GOOD NEWS FOR MASSACHUSETTS RATEPAYERS."
THE OFFSHORE PROJECT, FIRST PROPOSED MORE THAN A DECADE AGO, has been dogged by permitting hurdles, political obstacles, and legal protests."
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TED KENNEDY OPPOSED CAPE WIND:
6/26/2003, "Storm Over Mass. Windmill Plan," CBS News, Rome Neal
"SEN. TED KENNEDY, WHO HAS A HOME OVERLOOKING THE PROPOSED WIND FARM, also opposes the project."...(about 3/4 into article)
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State Representative Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek, 4th District) authored House Bill 188. It passed Wednesday (March 4, 2015), in the Pennsylvania House with flying colors: 194 to 1. The bill was first introduced four years ago, and did pass the House, but never made it onto the governor's desk.
In a statement, Rep. Sonney said: "I am hoping this is the first step toward eventually advancing the bill to Governor Tom Wolf's desk for his signature. Under existing law, owners of preserved farm land may grant a right-of-way for the installation, transportation or use of water, sewage, electric, telephone, coal or non-coal minerals by underground mining methods. It's simply common sense to allow them this additional use of their property."
"It's good for all of us here in the state of Pennsylvania being a renewable energy source that will never deplete, being [that it's] green energy," said Timothy Burch, a wind energy supporter in North East Township, the site of proposed wind turbine installation by Pioneer Green Energy Company. "I am definitely a supporter of wind energy; if the turbines were here on our farm I still could farm the land."
Burch was approached several years ago by Pioneer Green, who wanted to lease his land, along with others, in hopes of one day installing wind turbines. They held the lease until January 2015, when the energy company canceled the lease, terminating any wind power project - at least for now.
"Congress failed to pass the wind energy act that expired December 31 of 2014," said Burch, who added that North East is an ideal location for wind energy. "Basically all wind energy came to a standstill."
Burch said North East is right by the lake and has plenty of wind, and is not highly residential; all reasons he thinks the township is the perfect candidate for turbine installation.
After his dreams of having his land leased by an energy company, an obvious source of income, ended in January, Burch said he's excited Sonney has been able to push the bill through the House once again.
But, critics of wind energy in North East aren't so excited.
"[Sonney] told us [in October] he was going to let this bill die on the vine, so I'm surprised that he went back on his word and went ahead with the bill," said Matt Putman, member of Neighbors for a Responsible North East. "We are disappointed that Rep. Sonney went forward with the bill and went back on his word. Industry specs say that turbines are only about 23% efficient so they actually drive up the cost of electricity to the average consumer. There is no wind energy without federal government subsidies and that has put the project at a stop right now. It's depending on our tax dollars to supplement these, most of them, international companies to put up wind turbines."
Putman argues that free wind does not equal free electricity, citing millions of dollars of installation materials, set up and construction costs.
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