...Energy Solution Faces Economic Obstacles By STANLEY REED Published: November 28, 2012 LONDON — Until last month, the Don Valley Power Project in northeast England looked like a winner. In July it topped a shortlist for a share of as much as €1.5 billion in E.U. funding for innovative low-carbon electricity schemes. But then came a blow. When the British government published its own selection of potential recipients of a slice of £1 billion, or $1.6 billion, in funding in a national competition for carbon capture and storage projects Oct. 30, Don Valley was left off. That means it is not eligible for a share of the E.U. money — equivalent to $2 billion — either. The government is not commenting on why Don Valley lost out, but a key reason appears to be its hefty £5 billion capital cost. Don Valley looked well conceived. The plant would burn coal — normally a huge polluter — but 90 percent of the carbon dioxide would be removed and piped 250 miles, or 400 kilometers, to the North Sea. There the company would inject the gas into two oil fields to assist recovery of oil, helping to offset the expense. But the program cannot go ahead without the support of the British government, the project’s sponsor, 2CO Energy said. Carbon capture and storage could be a boon for the gas and power industry because — if plants could be built economically — it offers a way to use fossil fuels like coal and gas to generate electricity for decades while also meeting greenhouse gas targets...
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...believe that global warming is a normality of the earth’s atmosphere. This paper will answer the questions: who, what, why, when, and how global warming will or will not have a negative impact on human health. The research must start by describing global warming and why some scientist and researchers believe that it will have a negative impact on human health. In direct quotation of Bloice and Hallinan, 2005: The temperature of the earth’s atmosphere is influenced by the balance between the high energy ultraviolet radiation absorbed from the sun and the amount of heat radiated back into the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide, water, methane, and other “greenhouse gases” are the key elements that regulate the earth’s temperature. Greenhouse gases are similar to the glass in a greenhouse- they allow light to enter and warm the interior but trap radiation, which heats the inside. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere cause a buildup of heat that raises the temperature on the earth’s surface, a process called the greenhouse effect. Why do people believe that global warming will have a negative impact on human health? 1) Disease 2) Heat related deaths 3) Increases storm strengths 4) Storm surges Due to the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas-the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased significantly since the Industrial Revolution. The Nation Research Council in 2006 reported that the earth’s average temperature had risen 0.6...
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...Lebanon vs. Egypt Economies of Emerging Nations Dr. Yiheyis | Clark Atlanta University Submitted By: Quincy Williams December 2,2014 Lebanon vs. Egypt In this paper I will compare and contrast the countries of Egypt and Lebanon. I will explore both of the country’s economic history starting in 1980. The basis of this paper will be on the country’s global development indicators and what they tell us about that particular country. The majority of the research done in this paper was done through the world-bank website as well as the economy watch website. First I would like to provide some background on Lebanon. Lebanon is a Middle Eastern country in the west of the Asian continent that shares its borders with Syria, Israel and Mediterranean Sea. Most of Lebanon’s land is mountainous. However, the Beqaa valley, with its fertile soil, remains the source for agricultural products. Lebanon has an area of 10,452 square km and population of 4,224,000. The Lebanese economy is noted for its resilience, having withstood wars and invasions with Israel as well as internal sectarian clashes and at times dominating influence from Syria. It is this resilience that helped Lebanon achieve 9% growth during the Great Financial Crisis. The growth was nurtured by controlled banking regulations that restricted credit and therefore, its impact during the recession. As of 2011, the World Bank classified the middle class in Lebanon as those people who earn between $15,000 and $27,000 annually. But...
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...Ethics Paper Bonnie L. Perry MGMT/498 Strategic Management Dulcelina Stahl August 27, 2012 The Role of Ethics and Social Responsibility in Developing a Strategic Plan Private corporations have a responsibility to society to do more than merely become a profitable organization. The strategic decisions of organizations are not made for the the benefit of the organization alone. Strategic decisions are also made to impact the community, consumers, and workforce of the corporation in a positive way. The strategic decisions made by a corporation are carefully made to reflect the mission and vision of the organization. Every decision includes the appropriateness of how the organization serves the community by keeping their needs and expectations in mind. The ethical interests of the organization must be well defined and all conflicts of interest or legal occurrences must be dealt with in a completely ethical manner. The stakeholder’s have the expectation of transparency from the organization so that their needs are taken into consideration during the course of developing the strategic plan for the organization. The question of what the ethical social responsibility requirements of an organization are can be answered in different ways depending on the view of the corporation. Milton Friedman and Archie Carroll have very different ideas of corporate responsibilities to society. Friedman believes...
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...energy crisis An Ho Brigham Young University Abstract We are facing many problems in today’s world, like: starvations in Africa, the natural resources are running out, or terrorism and genocides in Africa… But in this paper, the topic will be about the energy crisis that we are facing, which I think is affecting other problems as well. In fact, according to the newest prediction of the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the electricity demand in the United States will increase about 28 percent by 2035; and the world demand for electricity will increase 2.3 percent each year until 2035( EIA, 2011). If we keep producing energy like we are doing now, burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, we would face tremendous problems. Not just the resources might run out, but we would also face pollution, and green-house effects. Failure to develop a new technology that would produce enough clean power, would be devastating result. So when we are trying to find a new technology, why don’t we use a way we already have? I propose nuclear energy, because it will produce clean energy, and it also is more effective than wind or solar power. This is an interesting introduction TO your paper, but it needs to be a summary OF your paper. Nuclear Energy: The best help we have with the energy crisis You need an introduction with a thesis. Power plants are releasing carbon dioxide into the air. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the largest source...
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...Renewable Energy What would happen to our world if our energy unexpectedly disappeared? Fossil fuels are very important to our world because they provide an overwhelming majority of our world energy. This paper confronts this question with a balanced view attempting to address the issue of what sources might provide energy in the future and come to an objective conclusion. As the world enters a new century, new sources of energy such as wind and solar power need to be developed to help the world keep running on all cylinders. With the development of these new energy sources, our world would become a cleaner place and the energy crisis would straighten itself out. Today, the world uses an astonishing amount of energy. Whether it is in the form of unleaded gas from the local filling station or electricity from the local coal power plant, the truth is most energy comes from a non-renewable source. “When it comes to types of fossil fuels, petroleum provides almost 40 percent of the energy used in the world. Coal is the other main source of the world's energy and provides almost 30 percent of the energy consumed in the world. (Mathewson, p. 277). As you can see here, almost 70% of our fossil fuel use comes from petroleum and coal. Modern culture seems to care little about the amount of energy used and what effects it might have on the environment. Energy use per person has been increasing since the early 1900's. “In 1990, the average American used 2.2 short tons of coal...
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...Jordan Koch Sociology 101 Research Paper Patriarchy What is Patriarchy? The basic definition is control by men and literally means “the rule of the father”. The term was used to refer to autocratic rule by the male head of a family, however; in modern times it typically refers to social systems where adult men primarily hold power. Males hold primary roles such as political leadership, moral authority, and property control, and fathers hold control over wives and children. Matriarchy is when women have control. Many countries including America are mainly a patriarchy. Throughout the history patriarchy has wiggled its way into the social, political, legal, and economic organization of a range of different cultures throughout the world. Evidence suggests that prehistoric hunter and gatherer societies favored equality for all people and that patriarchy social structures didn’t develop until years after the end of the Pleistocene era. One researcher, Robert M. Strozier, says historically there is no evidence found yet that there was a specific event that triggered patriarchy. Others think that the beginning of the spread of patriarchy had started six thousand years ago when the concept of fatherhood took place. The geographical record shows that there was climate change around 4000 BCE that had led to famines in the Sahara, Arabian Peninsula and the Central Asian deserts. James DeMeo argues that this is the event that occurred and led to patriarchy. This resulted in warlike...
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...LIBERTY UNIVERSITY UNREACHED PEOPLE GROUP PROJECT ABSTRACT A RESEARCH PAPER SUBMITTED TO DR. JIM O’NEILL IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF GLOBAL STUDIES SURVEY GLST 500-D07 BY RYAN FREUDENTHAL LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA DECEMBER 14, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT 3 BACKGROUND 5 PEOPLE 10 LANGUAGE 16 RELIGION 17 MISSION WORK SURVEY 24 PROPOSED STRATEGY 27 PERSPECTIVE ONE 38 PERSPECTIVE TWO 33 PERSPECTIVE THREE 12 BIBLIOGRAPGY 13 ABSTRACT Missions are found throughout the entire Bible, as well as being commanded of Christ’s followers by Christ Himself. The Great Commission serves as the primary call and purpose of Christians all around the world. The person that heads this call and purpose and follows the example of Christ is one that may experience many things. This person may experience sacrifice, discomfort, doubt, and maybe even persecution or death. On the other hand, this person will definitely experience purpose, rewarding relationships, God’s power, God’s blessing, and the knowledge that they are right where God wants them to be. This person or person(s) will be spreading the gospel of Christ to areas and people where the gospel has never been heard before, and there is no greater service that one can provide. One of these areas is located in North Africa, in the country of Algeria. Algeria has a population...
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...The American University in Cairo School of Humanities and Social Sciences Research Writing RHET 1020 Boosting Africa’s Energy Sector Instructor Name: Allana Marie Haist Table of Contents Introduction 3 Literature of Review 3 Africa’s Energy Situation 4 Large-Scale Renewable Energy System 5 Why should Africa promote renewable energy? 6 Why Should Africa Promote Environmental Energy Efficiency? 7 Barriers to Renewable Energy Development 7 Recommendations For Boosting Renewable Energy in Africa 8 Conclusion 9 Methodology 10 Interpretation of The Results 14 Conclusion 15 Recommendations 16 Limitations 16 Works Cited 17 Appendix A 19 List Of Figure: Figure (1)- Place of living 12 Figure (2)- Term Renewable Energy 12 Figure (3) - Implementing Green Energy In Africa 13 Figure (4) – What obstructs people from investing in green energy 13 Figure (5)- Do you think Energy and economic development are related? 14 Figure (6)- After allowing the direct electricity from solar panels to the nearest grid, therefore electricity bills will be lower, are you willing to invest in solar panels ...
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...The American University in Cairo School of Humanities and Social Sciences Research Writing RHET 1020 Boosting Africa’s Energy Sector Instructor Name: Allana Marie Haist Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 3 LITERATURE OF REVIEW 3 AFRICA’S ENERGY SITUATION 4 LARGE-SCALE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM 5 WHY SHOULD AFRICA PROMOTE RENEWABLE ENERGY? 6 WHY SHOULD AFRICA PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY? 7 BARRIERS TO RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT 7 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BOOSTING RENEWABLE ENERGY IN AFRICA 8 CONCLUSION 9 METHODOLOGY 10 INTERPRETATION OF THE RESULTS 14 CONCLUSION 15 RECOMMENDATIONS 16 LIMITATIONS 16 WORKS CITED 17 APPENDIX A 19 List Of Figure: Figure (1)- Place of living 12 Figure (2)- Term Renewable Energy 12 Figure (3) - Implementing Green Energy In Africa 13 Figure (4) – What obstructs people from investing in green energy 13 Figure (5)- Do you think Energy and economic development are related? 14 Figure (6)- After allowing the direct electricity from solar panels to the nearest grid, therefore electricity bills will be lower, are you willing to invest in solar panels ...
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...Geneva Convention deals with- conduct of war. 05. The book ‘Glimpses of World History’ was written by Jawaharlar Nehru. 06. Mother Teresa was born in – Mecidonia 07. The largest island in the world is – Greenland. 08. Naiko Gas Company belongs to the country is- Canada 09. Naigra falls is located in – North America 10. The American General who led the revolt against the British and declared American independence was- George Washington. 11. The country that accounts for nearly one third of the total teak production of the world is- Myanmar. 12. The name of statesman who received Noble prize for literary work is- Churchill. 13. Albert Einstein was born in – Germany. 14. The largest Ocean of the world is - Pacific Ocean. 15. International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is located in – Manila, Philippines. 16. The industrial revolution was started in – England 17. ‘NASAKA’ is the border force of – Myanmar. 18. Golan Heights is a cause of discord between- Syria and Israel. 19. Name of the country, which has largest rainforest- Brazil. 20. Transfer of foreign fugitive to his home country is – Extradition. 21. The country that is called ‘the door of Europe’ is –Vienna (Austria) 22. Nelson Mandela was born in – 18 July 1918 23. Bangladesh workers safety initiative was declared by – Alliance for workers safety in Washington. 24. Who is Edwared Snowden? – A former official of central intelligence agency (CIA) who leaked surveillance programme of the USA. 25. Name of newly elected party in Bhutan...
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...(07000) Algeria Dr. Salima Maouche Assistant Professor Department of English Language Faculty of Letters & Languages University of Abd Errahmane Mira, Bejaia (06000) Algeria ABSTRACT: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has inevitable impacts on different industries and their performances. The tourism industry, as the largest and fastest growing industry in the world, cannot be excluded from this technology and its huge impacts. ICT provides information about tourist attractions in different destinations before travelling and improves tourists‘ satisfaction. Although Algeria has great tourism potentials, it still needs to be performed well in promoting its attractions to international tourists via ICT tools yet. This research explores the impact of ICT on foreign tourists‘ satisfaction of the tourism industry and uses Algerian tourist agencies as a case study, and proposes a model for the impact of ICT on sustainable tourism. Finally, it concludes that e-ticketing, e- reservation, online payment, multilingual and updated information websites are essential needs for planning strategies in the field of e- tourism. Also, it is recommended that the tourism authorities should develop e-tourism...
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...A Term Paper on UN peacekeeping and the Role of Bangladesh Submitted to: Dr. Syeda Rozana Rashid Assistant professor Department of International Relations Submitted by: Roksana Mohammed(rk-56) Nafisa Noor(km-76) 2nd year 3rd semester Date of submission:11.05.2013 Abstract Peacekeeping operations by the UN are the operations designed to restore or protect the peace in certain areas of conflict. Peacekeeping has proven to be one of the most effective tools available to the United Nation to assist host countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace. Bangladesh has contributed the largest amount of troops in the UN peacekeeping operations. Bangladesh’s troops is being praised and honored by world widely because of its efficiency in UN Peacekeeping operations. This term paper is based on the activities of UN Peacekeeping and the role of Bangladesh in the UN peacekeeping missions. Bangladesh Army started its journey in the UN Peacekeeping mission in 1988.Bangladesh Armed Forces has so far participated in 52 Peacekeeping missions in 40 countries. This paper also regards with the view of the performance of troops of Bangladesh in UN peacekeeping missions and the importance of Bangladesh’s role in Peacekeeping mission as the contributor of the highest number of troops. The various issues with the troops of Bangladesh are also provided in the paper. References are also included in this paper. Content * Methodology………………………………………………………………pg-01 ...
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...Index Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 Diversity Amid Globalization-------------------------------------------------------5 The Changing Global Environment----------------------------------------------11 North America---------------------------------------------------------------------------12 Latin America---------------------------------------------------------------------------23 The Caribbean--------------------------------------------------------------------------27 Sub-Saharan Africa-------------------------------------------------------------------31 Southwest Asia and North Africa------------------------------------------------32 Europe------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34 The Russian Domain-----------------------------------------------------------------39 Central Asia-----------------------------------------------------------------------------42 East Asia---------------------------------------------------------------------------------45 South Asia-------------------------------------------------------------------------------47 Southeast Asia-------------------------------------------------------------------------50 Australia and Oceania---------------------------------------------------------------57 Conclusion------------------------------------------------------------------------------60 Bibliography----------------------------------------------------------------------------61 ...
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...informative report. Abstract Carbon Credits are a tradable permit scheme under United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) which give the owner the right to emit one metric tonne of carbon-di-oxide equivalent. They provide an efficient mechanism to reduce the green house gas emissions by monetizing the reduction in emissions. Rural India has a tremendous potential to earn carbon credits by setting up household based energy substitution or fuel switching projects like biogas plants, solar cookers and solar cells, smokeless chulhas etc. In this study, we propose setting up of a 5MW solar power plant so as to offset the carbon emissions produced by the villages under consideration and BITS. The basis of this model is the research study conducted in villages of Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, India...
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