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Induced Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking) – Background and Pending Legislation
This post provides a general background on fracking technology, the related environmental and safety concerns, and pending legislation. In an upcoming post, we’ll address the issues surrounding the vast Monterey shale deposit in California. Induced hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is … Continue reading
The MPG Illusion
Assume that you have two cars; an SUV and a compact car. Both cars are aging but you can only afford to replace one. Assume further, that like many families, you still require at least one car with a carrying … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Gas, Renewable Energy, Transportation
Tagged Energy, Gallon, Gas, Greenhouse Gas, Hybrid, MPG
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Energy Consumption by Sector in the United States
The primary source of energy in the United States has only changed three times in the nation’s history. The U.S. relied largely on wood for cooking and heating until nearly the turn of the twentieth century when coal became the primary energy source … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Gas, Renewable Energy, Transportation
Tagged biofuel, Coal, Commercial, Energy, Industrial, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Oil, Petroleum, Renewable, Residential, Transportation, Wood
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