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Karatekin, Kadir; Topçu, Ersin; Aydinli, Bahattin – International Electronic Journal of Environmental Education, 2016
Energy is the vital essence of every biotic and abiotic process. Energy is also in central position in human civilization. The famous energy centrals are the major way for production of energy with many diverse effects on environment. Therefore, the mitigation of these effects is extremely important and one of its way is education in this…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Energy, Preservice Teachers, Foreign Countries
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Healey, Gerard; Bunting, Andrea – Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 2008
Until recently, Australia had little installed wind capacity, although there had been many investigations into its potential during the preceding decades. Formerly, state-owned monopoly utilities showed only token interest in wind power and could dictate the terms of energy debates. This situation changed in the late 1990s: Installed wind capacity…
Descriptors: Industry, Foreign Countries, Energy, Natural Resources
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Manyele, S. V. – Educational Research and Reviews, 2007
Due to a stronger dependency on biomass for energy, there is a need for improved technologies in biomass-to-energy conversion in Tanzania. This paper presents a life cycle assessment (LCA) of pyrolysis technology used for conversion of wood and wood waste to liquid biofuel. In particular, a survey of environmental impacts of the process is…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Biotechnology, Forestry, Power Technology
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Powell, John W. – Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 1983
Energy consumption in Japan has grown at a faster rate than in any other major industrial country. To maintain continued prosperity, the government has embarked on a crash program for nuclear power. Current progress and issues/reactions to the plan are discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Fuel Consumption, Fuels, Legislation
Jones, Natalie; Hughes, Wyn – 1982
This unit, developed by the Third World Science Project, is designed to add a multicultural element to existing science syllabi (for students aged 11-16) in the United Kingdom. The project seeks to develop an appreciation of the: boundless fascination of the natural world; knowledge, skills, and expertise possessed by men/women everywhere;…
Descriptors: Alcoholic Beverages, Alternative Energy Sources, Chemistry, Cultural Activities