Option 1:
Either discuss the ideas on the blog and look into alternative "alternative" energy. Feel free to include links to any resources. Please post your name.
or complete the attached WS
Option 2:
Complete this WS for Thursday
Watch Video Here
Points of discussion :
cost, benefits, limitations technology any thing else you that comes to mind.
http://news.discovery.com/tech/alternative-power-sources/ten-bizarre-sources-alternative-energy.htm
ReplyDeleteThis link shows how there are simple things that can be used as other sources besides the traditional coal, fossil fuel, and oil, and how creative scientists can get. This shows how different things can be used as alternative sources such as body heat, sugar, people, jellyfish, etc. In the link, it shows how much electricity the things can generate. It also mentions if the technology we have can be used to generate these items into power (ie sugar based batteries might take another 10 years)
mod 9
Cool stuff. This is, perhaps, some of the more interesting news I've heard of today. Sugar-based batteries!? Unheard of...unprecedented, to say the least. Ignorance is bliss, but I find this fascinating. It seems wildly intriguing what lengths these scientists/physicists/alternative-energy-innovators must go to, in their respective searches for other providers of energy.
DeletePatrick Law
After doing some research, I learned that algae has great biofuel capabilities. With significant emissions reductions, a positive energy balance, nutrient recycling and reusable CO2, algae could be a long-term, sustainable source of energy in the future. Algae is also very versatile because of it's ability to grow in saline and dirty water. Therefore, if nations chose to grow algae for energy, it would be relatively simple to find farming areas.
ReplyDeleteI used http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/4091/20130920/benefits-algae-biofuel-equal-better-first-generation-biofuels.htm for some information.
Bhavani Singh Mod 9
Someone contact the top nations' leaders! This is cutting-edge stuff that Putin and Kim Jong-un could truly utilize to their advantage. I like how you talked about how algae can grow in saline and dirty water. I'm sure Russia and North Korea, like the U.S., are full of dirty water. You know what that means...renewable energy sources/farms just waiting to be established. Go algae.
DeletePatrick Law
I've read both of the articles already posted and found it absolutely amazing how effective these alternative energy sources are! I especially like the algae one, that just seems like an incredibly ingenious idea! I also did some research of my own and came across this article which consists of 10 crazy alternative energy sources. One of the best ones I found in this article is using cell phones to make energy. I know it seems crazy, but it's basically based on the principle that pressing buttons (texting) (or even typing on a computer) requires the use of energy. This energy can be transmitted in throughout the phone to create a small voltage. One press on the button wouldn't create that much power (only about 0.5 watts), but imagine how much power a whole text message could create? I believe this is the way our future is heading.
ReplyDeleteLink to article: http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/five-forms-alternative-energy.htm#page=2
-Larissa Pastore (mod 9)
I couldn't agree more. Some insightful stuff you've got going on here. That whole cellphone thing sounds so gnarly, too! Like, OMG, I can only imagine how much energy my texts must produce each day. Better ask my dad, who pays the bill. LOL, am I right?
DeletePatrick Law
Omg ROFL
DeleteGlobal Warming is a reoccurring issue that seems to come up from time to time in our world. Global Warming is caused by the increased content of carbon dioxide. One answer to global warming is to use alternative energy sources that do not emit carbon dioxide. Alternative energies, specifically solar and wind power, are most interesting to me. Solar and wind power are almost "free", readily available, and non hazardous to our environment. They are natural ways to receive energy, and in my opinion, should be our main source of energy because of their cleanliness to the world. The below link explains alternative energies focusing mainly on solar/wind power.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.altenergy.org/
-Sammy Boswell MOD 9
That's a real, solid source, you've got there. Very informative. I think it's important and rather mind-blowing (kaboom!) that these solar and wind sources are virtually 'free' sources. Like, duh, why haven't we truly harnessed their potential "powers" yet (pun intended, I think, if it makes sense)?
DeletePatrick Law
Obviously alternative energy sources are a great way to help the environment, but the energy sources must also be sustainable and cost-effective. I found an article that lists some of the most cost effective alternative energy sources: http://cleantechnica.com/2012/12/03/renewable-energy-most-cost-effective-electricity-option-for-millions-irena-reports/ In all of the articles I found, Hydropower was listed the most cost-effective. I decided to research more on hydropower and found that it is also more sustainable than other renewable energy sources. As interest and investment in hydropower continues to increase, the more technology can develop. This article explains the current trend in hydropower and attributes it to only grow in popularity from now on: http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2014/01/hydropower-2014-outlook-hydro-industry-to-expand-its-global-reach
ReplyDeleteI think that hydropower will be the best renewable resource in the future.
Julie George mod 9
You're first sentence definitely hits the nail on the head and hits home, no doubt. Hydropower is love; hydropower is life. But, on a real note, that's pretty legit--how hydropower is both sustainable and cost-effective. One typically cannot have his or her cake and eat it, too, or at least, that's what my mom always used to tell me.
DeletePatrick Law
Similar to Yi's research, I found some pretty interesting alternative energy sources. Body heat was mentioned as an option, as was sugar, vibrations, sludge, and jellyfish. These are only possibilities that some scientists believe to be alternatives for the future. They are looking for cheap, abundant, and efficient options to replace fossil fuels which have been the cause of pollution, wars, and climate change. I would say the strangest source in this article would be the idea to use jellyfish in the future. It mentioned there was a certain protein in these jellyfish that would be able to power small nano devices.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.foxnews.com/science/2013/11/21/11-bizarre-sources-for-alternative-energy/
Rachel Rha (mod 9)
I agree that using jellyfish as energy sources would be wild, but productive and proactive, as heck! Especially since protein is involved, and everyone who's anyone knows that protein is legit and the key to major gains...jellyfish to energy, protein to gains. You know what they say, "A penny saved is a penny earned." This clearly applies here indefinitely.
DeletePatrick Law
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/geekquinox/researchers-produce-amazing-smart-alternative-energy-sources-213337487.html
ReplyDeleteI found this article that talks about alternative energy that can be taken from moving objects. Piezoelectric materials are what produces obtainable energy from movement, and could be used to make things in our everyday lives. Some examples were rainfall on roofs, walking on sidewalks, and cas on roads. The energy produced that can be harnessed from these everyday moving activities is on a very small scale, which is why is is not widely used and effective enough for the quantity of electricity used today.
Emily Miller
Mod 9
This is actually beautifully written, and it's clear you've done an ample amount of research on the subject area. Piezoelectric materials are enthralling, to be honest.
DeletePatrick Law
Municipalities produce astronomical amounts of sludge. In California alone, over 700,000 metric tons of sludge is produced annually. Otherwise thought of as a waste product, sludge actually can be useful as an alternative energy source. California, for instance, had the potential to produce 10,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per day off of sludge. Basically, the sludge is dried in order to make it burnable for gasification, which then produces energy. The waste to energy process has been tested by the University of Nevada and the consensus is that a full-scale system has the potential to generate 25,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per day while also saving on trucking costs and disposal fees.
ReplyDeletehttp://news.discovery.com/tech/alternative-power-sources/ten-bizarre-sources-alternative-energy.htm
Noah Nardone
Mod 9
So, get this: China wants to establish and foster alternative energy sources and farms in the Republic of Crimea! Crimea river, that's crazy. This is actually pretty big news, considering China is legit as heck, and they vest vast quantities of power, authority, and influence unto the regions they associate with. The following site actually has a bunch of fun charts and graphs and stuff about China, renewable energy, and why alternative energy sources are so solid:
ReplyDeletehttp://cleantechnica.com/2014/04/08/chinas-renewable-energy-revolution-global-implications/
China's a big gurl. And, we all know, big gurls don't cry. So, hopefully, this push for Crimea won't leave China, et al. trying to Crimea river.
Initial Source:
http://en.itar-tass.com/economy/727706
Patrick Law
I found a website that discussed not only the more common types of alternative energy-such as solar energy, wind energy, water energy, etc.- but also suggested a more unique type of energy that I have not heard of before. That type of alternative energy is surface heating. The sun's rays are constantly beating down on our oceans and bodies of water that make up 70% of our earth's surface. It has been discovered that there is stored up energy in the heat from the water on the surface which is lighter and constantly absorbing the sun's rays. The US is looking into developing these types of plants off the coast of Hawaii and in the Caribbean to test this source of energy. Cost-wise this type of alternative energy would not exactly be cheap, but it must be kept in mind that not only is this a relatively newer form of alternative energy, but also it one must take into account the distance the energy would have to travel in order to reach land from the ocean. There are many different factors that lead up to the cost, but in time if this type of alternative energy were to prove to be successful, then the cost could potentially go down. This website was very informative about this type of alternative energy: http://www.alternative-energy-action-now.com/solar-power-alternative-energy.html
ReplyDeleteMaddie Williscroft
mod 9
The alternative energy that I have found has to do with cars and how they run off of gasoline. It has eight up and coming alternative fuels that can be a more ecofriendly substitution. More people are starting to believe alternative fuels will have an expanded role in future cars. Alternative fuels generally have lower vehicle emissions that contribute to fog, smoke, etc. Most are sustainable and will allow us to be more energy dependent. One of the eight possible shown in this article that struck me is ethanol. Ethanol is an alcohol based alternative fuel made by fermenting and distilling crops (like corn). You would use this ethanol and blend it with the gasoline to increase octane levels and improve emission qualities. The good thing about ethanol is its materials are renewable. The link below has the seven other possible options for alternative fuels.
ReplyDeletehttp://cleantechnica.com/2012/03/08/top-eight-alternative-fuels/
Rachel Kelley
mod 9
I thought it would be cool to research some unique alternative energies. I found this website, http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2010/08/03/fuels-gold-10-more-unusual-alternative-energy-sources/ , and boy where their alternative energies unique!
ReplyDeleteOne that I found...interesting... was a alternative energy that Japan uses. Adult diapers. In Japan the average population is aging rapidly and the national output of used adult diapers has soared past the 5 billion mark. A company called Super Faiths thought that instead of simply burying them, they burned them as fuel. The SFD Recycle System pulverizes and sterilizes used adult diapers, then forms them into pellets suitable for fueling large biomass boilers. The machines are rather large and are designed to process large numbers of adult diapers.
I don't know how I necessarily feel about burning... Adult diapers... But I mean if it works, then why not?!
Annamarie Nistico (mod 9)
the sun is the most important source of renewable energy available today. My house has solar panels. It provides us with our energy needs and when we don't use all the energy-which is most of the time- we sell it to the electric company. Also, solar power is a great way to save money. Even though it's costly to install them, you will get your money back in a few years. Solar photovoltaics are very important for everyone especially those who are dependent on the sun. It has many advantages, one being it's renewability. However some disadvantages would be if they lived in a cloudy region or a region where sunlight would be scarce. But it's a great way to save money, to lower the amount of waste, and will benefit many in the long run.
ReplyDeletehttp://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/energy/solar-energy
Shea
Mod 9
The article I found touched on utilizing the remains of aborted human fetuses, and miscarriages as an unconventional measure of alternative energy. The "clinical waste" is processed at a waste-to-energy plant and is accordingly incinerated through a private contractor to produce heat throughout hospitals. Parents were usually kept in the dark about specific details. This method of energy generation was recently banned by the United Kingdom's Department of Health for what seemed as societally unacceptable and demoralizing within the pro-life movement.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/10717566/Aborted-babies-incinerated-to-heat-UK-hospitals.html
Tiffany Nguyen
Mod 9
1. Alternative energy is good
ReplyDelete2. Global warming is bad
Some scientists are trying their best to harness energy in unique and diverse ways, as my fellow classmates have informed you. Solar and wind energy are becoming common in society, however 26.9% still think oil is the best form of energy and is superior to wind and solar in every way. Crazy isn't it?
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/greekquinox/researchers-produce-amazing-smart-alternative-energy-sources-213337487.html
ReplyDeleteI found this article really interesting. People are finding new ways to use alternative energy by the little things in life we over look like rain, flushing the toilet, and by the clothing we wear.
Juilanna Kelly
MOD9
With the gradual decline if fossil fuels, alternative sources of fuel are becoming more important in the present day. The virtually unlimited energy if the sun can be used to power the world. Solar panels are being installed in many places, including parking lots where they can provide shade to vehicles. It is a scientific fact that the sun shines brightest wherever your car is parked (not really). New conducting materials such as graphene can significantly increase the effectiveness of solar panels. Quantum dot technology could also allow windows to harness the energy of the sun.
ReplyDeleteAlternative energy is powering cars nowadays, with Tesla Motors producing electric cars that can compete with the world's top car manufacturers. Honda has also created a car the uses a hydrogen fuel cell, making water the only emission. The Porshe 918 can even charge its electric motors from the heat from the brakes.
Alternative energy is the future.
Trevis Leung
Wind power is a promising field. Simple propellers with one meter blades mounted on a roof can readily provide enormous amounts of energy. Wind will never go away, and there will never be a wind shortage, and it can provide a constant stream of energy, rain or shine, day or night. It is relatively cheap and easy to install and maintain and will pay for itself almost immediately
ReplyDeleteMatthew Dods
After watching the video, one thing that really intrigued me was the cost benefits of solar panels. I always knew that solar energy was a great renewable source of energy and that solar panels were growing increasingly popular. I had always assumed, however, that the high technology would be way too expensive for the average person. After watching the video, I realized that the panels eventually pay for themselves. While the panels cost several thousand dollars to install, they eliminate the owners' electric bill. In fact, electric companies even buy back extra watts produced by the panels from the owners. It takes years, but not only do the panels benefit the environment but the wallet of the home or company owner. Now, I'm not surprised when I walk around my town and see solar panels on the rooftops of many houses. People are finally catching on to the environmental and economic trend. Solar panels provide a great alternative to oil and coal, and unless the sun goes out, we will never run out of energy. http://howsolarworks.1bog.org/solar-myths/
ReplyDeletehttp://gigaom.com/2012/11/11/one-year-with-solar-energy-at-home-mostly-sunny/
Erin Kiernan
Period 9
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