When we talk about Alternative Energy, we are referring to
alternatives to Fossil Fuels. Ideally Alternative Energy Sources would
be renewable for an indefinite time. The Environment is being constantly
damaged by the use of Fossil Fuels and the future harm, which includes
the massive increase in Greenhouse Gasses, is something we all need to
be made aware of. Alternative Energy Sources would not harm the
environment in any way, making them safer for the Planet, and making a
much, much cleaner option.Alternative Energy would be self
sustaining, never run out, never become expensive and be readily
available for everyone. It is only a matter of time before the large
Energy Companies adopt a more environmentally friendly position and
actively become involved in the search for Alternative Energy Sources.The
options being examined today are Wind Power, Solar Power, Water Power,
Biomass Power, Geothermal Power and even Tidal Power. Whilst some of
theses options have a visible impact on the environment, the overall
impact is a negative one as there will be no damage to the environment.Many
of these options have been used, on small scales, for many years. Wind
Power in Holland to drive Windmills. Water Power to drive Water Mills to
produce such things as flour, and more.Today we are used to
seeing Solar Power panels taking light from the sun and converting it
into energy that will heat our houses, produce hot water and more. Solar
Power is also used in places such as swimming pools. This Alternative
Energy source is harnessed by covers over the pool that collect the
light, convert it and help keep the water warm.In many parts of
the world Geothermal Energy is is used to heat homes. In Greenland most
homes are heated by Geothermal Power. Though most Geothermal sites are
located near Volcanic regions, some are not. This Alternative Energy
source is totally renewable and cheap to produce.Another source
is Tidal Power. I use this title to cover Tides, Rivers and Dams. Dams
have a one-way system. Water is, basically, stored behind its huge walls
and allowed to run through its systems driving huge turbines that
produce massive amounts of renewable electricity we all use daily. Tidal
Power is mostly two-way. Building a Dam across a River or Estuary,
turbines or dynamos are built into the design. They produce power when
the tide goes out, and produces power when the tide comes in. There is a
lack of power production at both bottom and top tides , called slack
tide , but this Alternative Energy Source is already in successful use
in many Countries around the World, and a proposed Severn Estuary
Barrier is soon to be built near my home in Barry in South Wales UK.,
producing enough Alternative Energy to power a city entirely, day in -
day out, forever whilst the tides run.These are just a few of the
many sources being examined today. All these Alternative Energy options
must be looked at and perfected and put into use very, very shortly or
we will do, if we haven't already done, irreparable damage to the
Environment. I do wonder what my children, and their children, will
think of us in the near-future. Will they curse us or bless us? Its up
to us. Its up to us today.
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