Essays on Renewable Energy

Question #1

Air pollution poses a negative environmental impact on kids since kids who are exposed to polluted air are more likely to develop lung complications. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions not only help in combating climate change but also a reduction in air pollution. The oil industry contributes to air pollution through combustion of fossil fuels as well as through chemicals that are used during the extraction process.

Question # 2

Asthma is still a health threat to not only people living the US but also the rest of the world. One of the major risk factors associated with asthma is air pollution such ...

Paper Due Date

Introduction Tesla entered the market in 2003 with a team of professionals, none of which had experience in automotive industry. Elon Musk started as a major investor and product designer, but when in 2007 the company recognized the need for new leadership, he assumed the position of CEO and quickly optimized operation by reducing headcount and attracting a diverse team with strong background in the automotive industry. This mix of professional was central for innovation and short product development lifecycle in-house, which differentiated Tesla from its competition, such as Nissan and General Motors. Tesla has grown dramatically through its ...

Introduction

David Rockefeller is among the richest people in the world, but his wealth is connected to the family empire that was established by his parents. He is the last born in the family, and his success started when he was working as the chair of the Manhattan Chase Bank. His family’s investment in the fossil industry has immensely contributed to the growth of the Rockefeller Empire. Although he has managed to amass significant amounts of money, his organization has been criticized for engaging in unethical practices by influencing the country’s policy making process. A good example is ...

The usual criticism we encounter when adopting sustainable practices is that it does not promote growth. It is well known that nature has its limits and it will sustain only when people adopt a growth strategy that is environmental or nature-friendly. However, fiscal interest is often compromised while choosing eco-friendly measures. While this has always been the criticism with sustainability, currently we have a different type of criticism and that is the politicization of sustainability. According to this, sustainability regulates life and steals freedom. The increasing political pressure on choosing sustainability has caused many countries to withdraw their membership ...

Energy has played an important role in building the world economy today. From enabling man to perform daily activities to enhancing the functioning of many industries, it is sensible to state that energy is of great importance to the world. Due to its importance, fossil fuels such as coal have thus been burnt down to create energy. However, different negative effects are associated with burning such fuels to the environment. For instance, global warming gasses are emitted thus, causing global warming as a result of carbon monoxide, which is emitted while burning coal. Despite their disparities, both developed and ...

The development of human society is inextricably linked to the use of our planet's natural resources, with the consumption of various types of energy in ever-increasing scale. All the achievements of modern civilization - a huge variety of goods, different in speed and comfort, transportation, space travel, etc., are possible thanks to the huge amount of artificial energy, which produces humanity. The basis for the production of thermal and electric energy is the process of burning fossil fuels -coal, oil, gas. The scale of the production and consumption of fossil fuels, metals, water, air for the production of essential ...

Toyota Motor Corporation

The company developed in 1937. In 1938, it launched Just in Time (JIT) system. In 1991 Prius was introduced. In 2000s, products like Passo, Porte, Rush, and LS 600h were announced and with the focus on sustainability in relation to Toyota’s Way, energy efficient cars like SAI, Prius Plug-in Hybird were introduced (Toyota’s History). The company designs, manufactures, assembles, and sells passenger vehicles, minivans, and commercial vehicles along with related parts and accessories. The products that are offered by the company include hybrid cars under Prius, Corolla, Harrier; fuel cell passenger cars under the MIRAI; and conventional ...

The design and goals of management policies are primarily influenced by the fisheries and marine ecosystems health mental concepts. The Cognitive Maps: Cartography and Concepts for an Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Policy article, discusses how these mental concepts that are held by some individuals are fostered by the approach of Back to the Future (BTF) to the policy of fisheries (Tony & Nigel 1976). Such cognitive maps are normally obtained from local and traditional knowledge and the interplay of science. The approach of Back to the Future action employs all the sectors in remedial and positive and is meant to engage the ...

Tesla is an auto company incorporated in July 2003. It was formed by Elon Musk and Marc Tarpenning. The company's aim is to utilize its powertrain and proprietary battery technologies to manufacture electric cars that would reduce the dependence on fuel. It produced and sold its first car in 2007. The period between 2008 and 2012 was a challenging period for the company with losses totaling to $943.5 million. In 2013, the company turned around and saw its global revenues increase to $2.0 billion. The stock market price rose from $34 in January 2013 to $250 by March 2014. ...

Coca-Cola Enterprises is the largest manufacturer of soft drinks in the world. As a result, it sits on the 13th position in the 2016 Global 100 list of companies. Its operations affect the entire spectrum of sustainability from economic, social, and environmental. Its impact on the sustainability dimensions is further raised by the expansive nature of its operations. Its operations cover expansive business processes that include the supply chain, logistics, as well as waste management among others. As a result, the company inherently has a large carbon footprint. It was in recognition of this fact that the company took ...

Introduction

Certain factors such as the need to conserve environmental purity as well as the increasing pressure on fossil fuels have prompted the increased use of alternative sources of fuel, renewable energy to be precise. Renewable energy has been cited as not only cheap to exploit but also the most environmentally friendly sources of energy due to the reduced instances of environmental pollution associated with such energy (Pasqualetti 204). Solar energy, for instance, has been largely exploited globally due to its free availability, especially along the tropics where it is abundant throughout the year. Despite the increased preference of solar ...

Business Sustainability in the Middle East – How Solar Energy Use can be Effectively Commercialized in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East

Abstract

The objective of this paper was to study this option from the perspective of the United Arab Emirates and Middle Eastern Countries. This paper is a proposal for a qualitative exploratory research that aims to identify both the challenges and opportunities in relation to solar power generation and commercialization, and the introduction of sustainability management methods and strategies in the UAE and the Middle East. The target population would be the people working in power generation ...

Diary Summary

On day one, I used an outdoor wood-fired boiler. In addition, I burnt toxic substances that included tires, plastics, garbage, and driftwood. On day two, I burnt fossil fuels by driving a motor vehicle, cooking with a gas stove, and using a lawnmower. On day three, I used household products that included cleaning agents and paints. In addition, I used a fire extinguisher to put out a fire in my kitchen. Other appliances used during the day included a freezer, air conditioner, and refrigerator.

Analysis

Studies have demonstrated that individuals make significant contributions to the overall air pollution that induces ...

The population of the world has been steadily increasing for millennia. Yet, the 19th century saw exponential growth that led to the current global population of almost 8 billion people. Such a rapid and massive population boost prompts worries about its effects on the environment, the economy, and society. In this essay, we will discuss the difficulties brought on by the global population increase along with possible solutions.

When Will the World Population Reach 8 Billion?

It had taken all of human history until the end of the 18th century for the world population to reach 1 billion people. Then, the growth ...

Introduction

As the need for energy conservation and preservation of the environment becomes more popular, many countries and firms are now utilizing renewable energy in order to generate power. Renewable energy, also known as green energy, is defined as the energy that comes from natural resources which can be replenished constantly, such as sunlight, tides, wind, biomass, and geothermal heat. Because the sources of this energy can be constantly renewed, it can be said that this type of energy cannot be exhausted completely (Ciolkosz).

Why Use Renewable Energy Sources?

There are many advantages in using renewable energy. First off, renewable energy is environmentally sustainable. Unlike ...

On a daily basis, I use energy to watch television, listen to music, cook, take a hot shower, and warm the house. All these activities involve the use of energy, thereby making it a fundamental part of our daily lives. The sources of energy that I use include electricity, solar power, and natural gas. Renewable energy encompasses energy that is generated from resources that can be replenished naturally such as rain, sun, wind and geothermal heat (Hansen, 2014). Renewable energy sources provide energy that can be used in the generation of electricity, water and air cooling or heating, home ...

A JOURNALISTIC PROFILE

Elon Musk: A Journalistic Profile While the world rightfully acknowledges the contributions that such people as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and Mark Zuckerberg have made to the world of technology and science; one person whose contributions may significantly surpass these five leaders and influencers is Elon Musk. Though Musk is widely known as the CEO and creative influence behind Tesla Motors, the auto manufacturer known across the world for its innovative and highly stylized electric sports cars, what few realize is that Musk has been operating at the intersection of science, information technology, entrepreneurship ...

Global Warming Phenomenon

The issue of global warming has been a critical problem across the entire world due to the effects associated with this condition. Global warming is caused by the increase in Earth's temperatures due to the effect of greenhouse gases. The greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide emitted from burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas to provide energy are responsible for trapping heat and preventing it from escaping from the Earth’s atmosphere. Human activities like cutting down trees and burning forests for farming activities has been attributed to the emission of greenhouse gases that are ...

WORD BLOG

The XYZ Company is an oilfields company that has developed unique strategies that allow it to achieve superior performance by expanding consistently and challenging organizational boundaries. However, these policies fall under the category of Red Ocean strategy that focuses mainly on existing competition in the industry (Hill, et. al, 2014, p. 5). Therefore, there is the need for the company to embrace the blue ocean strategy to expand the boundaries and the market space. Blue ocean strategy refers to the creation of an undiscovered and new market space for a company. The approach ensures that a new customer network ...

Introduction

Exports can be seen as a mechanism for economic growth of a country. Increased exportation of products can provide output growth directly as part of aggregate output. An increase of foreign demand of products can result in a country’s growth through employment and additional income for exporters. Another significant contribution of exports is that it can impact economic growth by way of “efficient resource allocation,” including more economies of scale and technological change as a result of “foreign market competition” (Helpman & Krugman, 198; Ben-David & Loewy, 1998 as cited in Awokuse, 2008, p. 593). One of the drivers for ...

Implementing Change

IMPLEMENTING CHANGE Change is an inevitable and crucial undertaking for an organization. Changes are introduced as a strategy to solve the existing problems faced by an organization. For the XYZ Company to emerge successfully and fight its weaknesses adequately, it will need to implement some changes. The paper covers the types of change, models of change to use and the involvement of internal and external stakeholders in change management. It also includes the methodology that the XYZ Oilfields Company can use to evaluate the success of the implemented change model.

The best-suited type of change to be implemented is ...

Introduction

Policy makers and leaders around the globe have realized the need to protect the environment for sustainable operations and the future generations. The energy industry has now turned to renewable sources of power such as water, wind, biogas, etc. Wind power currently serves as the cheapest avenue for large-scale renewable energy. The transformation to more environmentally conscious practices requires the support of the government and other stakeholders. New Zealand strives to set the pace and standards for other nations in terms of utilizing renewable sources of power (Schaefer, Lloyd, and Stephenson, 2011). This essay assesses the development of electricity ...

In order to reduce the United States’ dependence on fossil-fuel energy resources, alternate sources of renewable must be investigated in order to reduce the country’s emission of greenhouse gas emissions which contribute to global warming. At the recent COP21 Climate Summit in Paris, the United States committed to a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 26-28 percent below its 2005 level. This includes reductions in methane, carbon dioxide, perfluorocarbons, sulfur hexafluoride, nitrogen trifluoride and nitrous oxide, all of which contribute to global warming . In order to achieve these targets, the United States will need to employ alternative sources ...

Climate Change

The world is now facing a problem about climate change, which is a main environmental issue that creates many other problems. These problems are affecting the urban areas. This essay will list three of these problems like the rise of sea level, the rise of temperature, and abnormal weather that are caused by change in climate in urban places. This essay will also evaluate the mitigation efficiencies as well as the adaptation when it comes to resolving this problem. Mitigation means different actions that reduces the effects of greenhouse gases. On the other hand, adaptation means reduction of the ...

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Executive Summary SunEdison is a renewable energy company. Its revenue comes from semiconductor wafer manufacturing, solar energy business and TerraForm Power (wind power and global business). The company has recently filed for bankruptcy due to poor operational performance and its inability to serve its $11 billion debt. Luckily for the company, first and second lien holders have provided the required capital to continue operation. Overall, the renewable energy market is growing at a very high rate. However, due ...

Technology is a sign of modern life, in other words, one cannot define the contemporary life without technology. Every area and space in human life that is from entertainment, transport, finance, communication sports and engineering influenced and dictated by technology. If one could dare take a panoramic view and a flash of the past time when we did not have electricity, cell phones, when grandparents could tell the tale of life one can see the grave transformation in the way of living (Jadhav et al 25). The innovation and creativity in various areas and fields has amounts substantial work ...

The hydrodynamic power is the result of the transformation of the potential energy of water, that is, a column or height difference of water that moves a primary machine that generates mechanical energy. The mechanical energy later is transformed in electricity, thanks to the use of a generator.

Main components of the hydroelectric plants

A large dam to store water, provide a constant flow of water and accumulate potential energy in the form of hydraulic load. A large capacity of the dam gives reliability to the hydroelectric plant with a guarantee of a constant flow of water to the turbines. An abduction which is a ...

Timeline

February-March Idea Source: Macpherson, I., & Dunlop, A. (2016). Development of a Systematic Approach to Post-Operation Clean Out at Sellafield. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Preparation for Decommissioning-PREDEC 2016, 47(18), (pp. 465-483). Lyon, France: IAEA.

Peers’ Comments

Comments from the group discussions had an impact on the development of the proposal. Kristin Ball Kristina Ball thought that the proposal was too broad and suggested scaling it down to a local renewable energy project within the locality since renewable energy on a wide scope such as a country is a huge undertaking. Also, she thought of addressing Shared Renewable in a ...

Individual Assignment: PESTLE Analysis

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT: PESTLE ANALYSIS Introduction Various methods could be used to analyze the external factors that affect a business. The paper covers the PESTLE and Porter’s five forces analyses of XYZ Company that deals with oilfield’s services.

The PESTLE analysis deals with the external or macro business factors and helps in identifying the current situations, providing a solution and marketing strategies to be followed. Yüksel (2010) argues that, “They could be political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental” (Yüksel, 2012, p. 52). It ensures that threats are minimized, and opportunities are utilized to the advantage ...

Please correct my grammar so that it will sound good. Please keep all of the numerical data. There is no need for sources or work cited. LPIPT deals with manufacturing and distribution of electric power. The production plant was founded in Saraburi, Thailand in 2009. The company currently employs 627 people and operates three waste heat recovery power plants, two RDF power plants which amounts to a total capacity of 150 MW. Two more plants are in the process of construction. LPIPT currently operates waste-to-energy power plants in Saraburi, Thailand. For this project, our company has initiated the sorting ...

Internal Analysis of Encana

Internal Analysis of Encana

Introduction

The oil and gas industry in North America is currently experiencing challenges and transition stage. The increasing need for the environment-friendly and sustainable forms of energy is affecting the industry negatively as more governments and companies are encouraged to use energy with no or low carbon emission. More companies are now developing solar and wind energy and create vehicles that can rely on electricity rather than oil. Such growing trend in the energy sector resulted to lower demand of oil and gas particularly in the North America. Many oil and gas producing countries and companies ...

LPIPT in Saraburi, Thailand, currently operates waste-to-energy power plants. Our company has brought a residual waste such as municipal solid waste (MSW), landfills and non-hazardous industrial trash into the sorting process. The main purpose of it is to improve quality, for example the heat, size, and chemical composition to be transformed as refuse derived fuel (RDF) production. Using RDF technology from Europe and China along with the machinery developments of the company ourselves gaves us an opportunity to produce RDF with a capacity of 2,500 tons/day for use as renewable energy for generating electricity of our 2 RDF ...

Question 1

The four primary purposes of the San Diego Climate Action Plan are: Providing a road map to enable the achievement of GHG reductions. Conforming to California laws and regulations. Implementing the 2008 General Plan. Provides CEQA tiering for new development’s GHG emissions. Emission percentage distribution from different activities in San Diego Question 2 The various percentage emission distributions are as follows: Transportation was the highest with 55% Electric was second with 26% Natural gas was third with 16% Solid waste and wastewater was 3%. 5 bold strategies to reduce GHG emissions

There were various strategies that were put into place so as to reduce GHG emissions as seen below:

Strategy 1: energy and water efficient buildings ...

INNOVATION AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Executive Summary 3 Innovation and Risk Management: An Introduction 3 Invention and Innovation: The Concept 5 Innovation to Achieve Growth 5 Innovation and Risk Management 6

Recommendations 9 Conclusion 9 References 11 Executive Summary Innovation is leading to newer products and technology advancements in today's business scenario. While it promotes growth and profitability, there lurch equally good chances of running into grave business risks. It is important to a business to avoid risks; risks cannot be avoided in totality. The key lies in taking calculative risks by which the organization can reduce the chances of losses and increase the ...

Executive Summary

Fossil fuels are the predominant source of energy for industrial and transportation consumption. It is however expected that in a few more decades, fossil fuels will have lesser role to play than non-conventional oil and gas sources and renewable energy sources. This paper presents an overview of some of the socioeconomic factors that are driving the global oil industry and their implications for the UK industry. Four key influences are studied to understand the implications for the industry in terms of economic and environmental factors. The steady influence of OPEC is a significant factor in the pricing of crude ...

at Rex Hill Winery

Management of Rex Hill Winery has been highly concerned about climate change. They have heard about the Solar Sprint campaign to go solar now before the federal tax credit expires at the end of 2016. They also knew about the other incentives available on installation of solar electrical systems. Considering environmental benefits, they desired to install a PV solar panel system at their property. However, they wished to take a final decision on the project based on a feasibility study. As Rex Hill’s consultant, I have been entrusted the job of preparation of a ...

Homework Assignment # 2: Sustainable Communities

Part 1: Community Observations A closer view of my city which is Corvallis Oregon reveals that there is a general lack of sustainability regarding the three dimensions including ecology, social equity, and economy. Most people still get to work using public means of transport which pollutes the environment hence is not sustainable. Further, there are very few locally produced foods available in the community and the number of green spaces like parks, trails and greenways are not that many though there are a few of them around. There is only one gathering place for the community which is a ...

A History of Innovation

Tesla was founded in 2003 by engineers who wanted to capitalize on the growing market for electric vehicles (Tesla, 2016). Tesla was named after Nikolai Tesla, and the corporation uses several of his patents in the construction of its vehicles. Our major production was the Tesla Roadster, created in 2008. The Roadster could go from zero to sixty MPH in 3.7 seconds, making it one of the quickest vehicles on the market, let alone one of the fastest electric vehicles. The company would sell 2,400 of the Roadsters in total. In 2012, the company launched the Model S ...

The majority of energy used in the world consists of fossil fuels, such as oil and coal. However, at the current usage rates, the Earth will run out of fossil fuel, and the population will have an energy shortage. Many researchers are now looking into renewable sources of energy to combat the threat of exhaustion of our current energy sources. Renewable energy sources are ones that use the aspects of the Earth that cannot be consumed, and therefore, we would never be depleted. Waterfalls, wind, and solar power are three renewable sources of energy that people are using today. ...

If you pay attention to too much of the mass media, you might think that renewable energy is a pipe dream proposed to solve a nonexistent problem. After all, the presumptive nominee for the Republican Party in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump, sat down with the editorial board of the Washington Post back in March and told them, “If you look, they had global cooling in the 1920s and now they have global warming, although now they don’t know if they have global warming” (Leber & Aldern 2016, web). Trump has even gone so far as to ...

Capital Project’s Analysis- Adobe Systems

About the paper The paper is commissioned to comprehensively discuss the fixed asset spending and the sub-avenues in which the amount is being spent by Adobe Inc. during the past two years. In order to introduce impeccable discussion, we will be relying on multiple resources, though the primary source will be the latest annual report of the company. In addition to the above stated discuss, we will also present our view as to whether the capital spending on the new projects is viable and whether the amount being spent is appropriate given the company’s announcement in press releases.

Latest capital spending on the fixed assets

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Improving Walmart’s Corporate Communications Strategy

Walmart’s image had been steadily eroded by continuing accusations of malpractices and lawsuits to the point that business is experiencing losses. Many have chosen not to shop anymore as a sign of protest. Walmart must a take a proactive stance in facing negative publicity by defining and implementing a communications strategy. Walmart’s detractors have testimonies and evidences that they are willing to bring to court and if there is truth in any of these, the best that Walmart can do is to recognize them and present a conciliatory stance rather than denying accusations, covering ...

Executive Summary

Lehigh Valley Campus in Pennsylvania is proposing to incorporate renewable sources of energy (Hybrid Photovoltaic Cells and Thermal Collector) into the campus and a cybercafé/bookstore business venture in honor of the recently deceased alumnus of PSU, Wayne K. Newton. It is our firm belief that this project will fulfill the Late Wayne Newton’s visionary dream and fulfill the family’s wishes to donate the funds. The campus aims to use these funds to procure hybrid solar module and design a cybercafé/bookstore business premise

The total cost of the project will be $87120.

The remaining funds will cater for future needs should they arise before the ...

Introduction

The concept of sustainable development was first introduced in 1987 by the United Nations as part of the Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development, in which it was stated that sustainable development implies “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (United Nations General Assembly, 1987). The World Conservation Strategy published in 1980 served as prelude to the conception of this notion, as the UN recognized the importance of minimizing the impact of human activity over the earth’s ecosystems and adopting models inclined towards sustainability ...

Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment

Source: IRENA (2016)

Renewable Energy Capacity Country Data

The primary sources of renewable energy for each of the three countries are indicated as follows; Argentina- hydropower Bolivia- hydropower Chile- hydropower In Bolivia, solid biomass had the greatest increase in the generation capacity compared to the other sources of renewable energy. The capacity increase from 16 in 2006 to 52 in 2015. In Chile, there was significant increase in the generation capacity of almost all the energy sources. However, hydropower showed the largest increase in the energy generation capacity between the year 2006 and 2015. The capacity increased from 5093 to 6320 between the years.

Policies to Support Renewable Energy

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Executive Summary This business report is about developing a country-specific brand strategy plan for Ovoenergy, a UK-based small energy company providing greener and cheaper energy to households and businesses in the country, in the context of its market expansion to Lebanon. Currently, the company is well-recognized in the UK market for its incredibly cheap monthly energy plans that give particular focus to the promotion of renewable electricity. In addition, the company has been ranked top in consumer satisfaction surveys constantly over the last years in terms of product delivery and customer service. Since Lebanon is ...

Fuel Cell Technologies in Passenger Cars

Fuel Cell Technology The last decade is characterized by the rapid development of research activity in the field of fuel cells, thus, creating the conditions for their uptake in electric systems. The basic fuel cells’ operating principle has been known for 150 years. However, a variety of technical and financial problems had kept them on the margins of technological applications (Brandon & Hart, 1999). The basic difference between a fuel cell and batteries is that while batteries store energy, fuel cells directly convert a fuel’s chemical energy into electricity by an electrochemical reaction (i.e. Without requiring combustion or movement ...

ANALYSIS- A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS SCENARIO IN 2060

Analysis- A Sustainable business Scenario in 2060 3 Introduction 3

Business Scenario 2060 5 Relating the 2060 Scenario to today 8

References 10

Analysis- A Sustainable business Scenario in 2060 Introduction A scenario is a consistent and orderly description that has a logical flow of different hypothetical characteristics about the past, present and future developments activities of an organization. The definition infers that a scenario gives business the basis on which management would take the robust actions to sustain the business operation. Rosneft Company based in Russia is my selection company. The scenario indicates the future situation of the business. Rosneft ...

Internal analysis of Enbridge Inc.

Introduction Enbridge Inc. a distribution and transportation of energy company operating in the United States and Canada. The company is divided into five segments to facilitate its operations and achieve its long-term corporate objectives. The sections include Liquids Pipelines; Gas Distribution; Sponsored Investments and Corporate and Gas Pipelines, Processing and Energy Services (Finance.yahoo.com, 2016). The company operates a common carrier through the Liquids Pipelines segment by contrasting natural gas liquids, refined products, and crude oil pipelines as well as terminals. The Gas Distribution Segment is a natural gas utility serving industrial, commercial and residential customers in Quebec, New York, ...

Technology

Q1.1 Problems facing policymakers The major problems facing policymakers especially in the IT department include cyber battles, private data industry, health choices, real time communications and the need to subsidize to greener technologies. Most online transactions are threatened by cyber crimes that cause havoc to individual rights to privacy. The fight for supremacy between top companies offering similar services has really compromised the comfort of many online users. Companies also strive to upgrade the personal data industries without considering the effect it impacts online users. They ought to reflect on all alternatives so as to minimize market frequencies by ...

Company Overview

Enbridge is primarily an energy delivering company, supplying energy across Canada and the U.S. It boasts of the biggest crude oil and liquids supply system worldwide. Other industry-related businesses of Enbridge include natural gas stocking, transmitting and midstream. It is also into generation of renewable and alternative energy, including solar, wind and geothermal energy (Enbridge, 2016). When stating its mission, Enbridge uses clear words, describing its core values of integrity, safety and respect. It lays stress on environment, health and safety, based on safety principles and life-saving norms by underlining these values. Informing about its 65 years old record ...

Question 1; why was Europe such a dominant influence on the world in the 19th century?

Within the nineteenth century, Europe was considered a global powerhouse especially in the economic perspective. The production prowess and efficiency of the continent was above all the rest. There are different reasons attributed to the European dominance within the 19th century. One of the reasons was its powerful connection between market incentives and technology, which enabled it uncover the prospect of coal energy. Secondly, there emerged different developments in physics, medicine and even science, which offered immeasurable contributions to the population growth within Europe. The growth in population directly and indirectly improved the economic developments therefore reinforcing the continent’ ...

INTRODUCTION

Mongolia is located to the north of China and is said to host 10% of the world’s known coal reserves which is estimated to be equivalent to 162 billion tons. Coal export accounts for the largest chunk of total Mongolian gross domestic product (GDP) at roughly 22%. This is equal to approximately 80% of the county’s exports (Voroshilov 34). In the country, production and exportation of coal, specifically coking coal, is primarily undertaken by the Mongolian Mining Company (MMC). Coking coal refers to a type of coal that is absolutely essential to the process of steel production. ...

Question 1

What makes a business a sustainable one? Discuss the theory and practices associated with sustainability using examples from your own learning during the module. Sustainable business refers to a business model that has low negative impacts to the environment, society and to the economy at large. A sustainable business is the one that has the ability to meet the triple bottom line (TBL). TBL is an accounting framework that encompasses the social, environmental and financial responsibilities. This termination was coined by John Elkington in his 1994 publications on the triple bottom line. He reflected on the drivers that had ...

Solar Energy

Solar Energy Background What can be more useful for humanity if not an unlimited power source, which we can use without any harm to the environment? Probably nothing, but solar power. Humanity has always tried to conquer the unlimited power of the sun – the history of solar technology dates back to the 7th Century B.C. and continues to this day. In the beginning, we tried to concentrate the sun’s heat by using glass, mirrors or other devices to light fires. From those times, we greatly progressed, but still we did not conquer this magnificent source of power. Why ...

Electrical power in New Zealand is generated majorly from renewable energy sources such as wind, geothermal and hydropower. Renewable energy sources contribute 75% of the total power generated in the country. As a result, New Zealand has one of the greenest energy infrastructures in the world. Energy demand in the country has been steadily rising by an annual margin of 2.1% from 1974 to 2010. However, energy demand fell by a margin of 1.2% in the period spanning from 2010 to 2013. New Zealand is above average in global energy intensity ratings. However, it has also been ranked among ...

A Fossil fuel power station is a plant location where fossil fuels are burned producing electricity. Such fossil fuels include petroleum, natural gas, and coal. There are power plants which are designed for continuous operations for large scale purposes called central station fossil fuel power plants. Fossil fuel plants in many countries are used in the provision of electricity. They have machines for conversion of heat energy from combustion of fossil fuels into mechanical energy that operates an electrical generator producing electric currents (Camus et al. 154). The Samso Island is planning to exhaust the application of fossil fuels ...

Windmills have been widely used since thousands of years to pump water for agricultural purposes, propel ships and grind grains. As civilizations advanced, other convenient sources of energy replaced wind energy. Currently, fossil fuels that include coal, oil and natural gas fulfill the energy needs of nations across the world. These fuel sources are responsible for polluting the environment through the emission of hydrocarbons that cause global warming and various other environmental hazards. Also, these non-renewable energy sources are much limited and continue to deplete from the face of the earth. Therefore, wind energy that can be tapped conveniently ...

Since the industrial revolution – an era known for the peak of coal combustion to supply the energy requirements of mechanically evolving world – humankind has been relying on fossil fuels for the majority of energy. However, although the fossil fuel production is at the point of exhaustion, the world, in general, still is experiencing energy shortages, which is almost always associated with high energy prices (Pimentel 1). Furthermore, environmentalists advocate for cleaner energy source, such as the renewable energy sources, as an alternative to fossil fuel due to the fact that the fossil fuel itself, as well as the production ...

The phenomenon of pollution is not a new one as there are different forms of pollution prevailing in our environment. There are various types of pollution and most of them are interrelated. This paper will delineate some of the major types of pollution and the remedial measures to minimize the pollution. Some of the major types of pollution that would be expounded are as follows: air pollution, specifically, caused by the burning of fossil fuels and coal, and water pollution. As such, measures to minimize and control these types of pollution, including the concepts of “Green Transportation” and “Renewable ...