Sentences with phrase «on fossil fuel energy sources»

Were cost - effective CDR solutions available at large scale, however, developing countries could continue to rely on fossil fuel energy sources until the business case for renewable energy improved, so long as CDR were deployed to offset fossil emissions associated with this transition.

Not exact matches

Similarly, as the price of fossil fuels goes up, the country will lean more and more on sources of clean, renewable energy.

On the blackboard, fusing hydrogen atoms produces enormous amounts of heat which can be captured and developed into an energy source, energy that is safe, cheap, does not burn fossil fuels or consume non-renewable resources.

Having acknowledged the need to turn from the overdependence on fossil fuels to more environmentally friendly sources of energy, the government has tried to encourage the production of automobiles that use alternative sources of fuel by trying to give tax incentives to any buyers of such cars.

The landmark report that found Alberta could reduce its reliance on fossil fuel power and replace that generation with a mix of mostly renewable energy sources within two decades.

The province can drastically reduce its reliance on fossil fuels for power generation and replace it with renewable energy sources such as wind, sun, biomass, hydro and geothermal energy.

One option is to purchase locally sourced green energy though our Make the Switch program and displace fossil fuels on your community's power grid.

In her first major environmental proposal, Nixon called on New York State to commit to 100 percent renewable energy sources by 2050 — a benchmark that has been something of a Holy Grail for activists concerned about the warming of the planet as a result of the burning of fossil fuels.

«As a developed, industrialised country the UK has to lead the way by ending our dependence on fossil fuels, and investing in clean, renewable sources of energy which we are fortunate enough to be blessed with in the UK,» Christian Aid's senior climate change adviser Alison Doig said.

As we see the price of fossil fuels and conventional energy sources rising it is clear that the future of our energy requirements will be one that is based on a range of sustainable and renewable sources.

The approval of the natural gas - fired plant came at a time when the administration was generally attempting to move away from fossil fuel generation and toward renewable energy generation, per its Reforming Energy Vision, which seeks to make the energy grid more reliant on renewable sources and more effienergy generation, per its Reforming Energy Vision, which seeks to make the energy grid more reliant on renewable sources and more effiEnergy Vision, which seeks to make the energy grid more reliant on renewable sources and more effienergy grid more reliant on renewable sources and more efficient.

They have also said that pipelines increase reliance on fossil fuel, rather than shifting toward clean energy sources.

The wind energy industry, where Britain could be a world leader, has been thrown into disarray by a published letter to Cameron calling on him to withdraw subsidies to renewable sources of energy and stick with nuclear and fossil fuels,

We are focused on ways to discourage companies from burning fossil fuels and to encourage development of alternative energy sources,» said Garrido.

On her campaign website, Deacon said scientists have reached a consensus on climate change so she wants to transition away from fossil fuel energy sources, invest in clean energy technology and support federal acts to protect natural resourceOn her campaign website, Deacon said scientists have reached a consensus on climate change so she wants to transition away from fossil fuel energy sources, invest in clean energy technology and support federal acts to protect natural resourceon climate change so she wants to transition away from fossil fuel energy sources, invest in clean energy technology and support federal acts to protect natural resources.

States like New York will have to take the lead in developing new sources of energy that do not rely on the burning of fossil fuels and are safe.

But batteries for grid storage will have to be very cheap to compete with fossil fuels as an on - demand energy source.

Walter sees the benefits of using methane as an energy source as twofold: «Not only does it prevent a potent greenhouse gas from entering the atmosphere by converting it to weaker greenhouse gases — water vapor and carbon dioxide — but using it on - site would also reduce the demand for other fossil - fuel sources.»

In February 1977, two weeks after taking office, Carter urged Americans to turn down their thermostats and announced a plan to move the U.S. away from fossil fuels and toward a system based on solar and other renewable energy sources.

By harnessing energy from the sun — «this handy fusion reactor in the sky,» he called it last night — getting enough renewable energy on the power grid and smoothing out energy generation and use between peak and off - peak hours, the nation and planet can shift away from fossil fuels» dominance as a power source, he told the crowd.

Our biggest sources of energy basically rely on fire — burning fossil fuels.

However, a majority of Americans say they would prefer a focus on alternative energy sources over fossil fuel development.

Wind power is one of the key sources of renewable energy expected to play an important role in helping to cut emissions and wean society from its dependence on fossil fuels, which means wind - power companies must be prepared to quickly fix mechanical problems that threaten to slow down renewable energy production.

According to Lester Brown, author of the 2003 book, Plan B (and three subsequent updates) and founder of the non-profit environmental think tank, Earth Policy Institute, the plan is based on replacing the fossil - fuel - based, automobile - centered, throwaway economy with a new economic model powered by abundant sources of renewable energy.

In addition to our massive reliance on fossil fuels as an energy source, there is another aspect that is mentioned...

«We can't burn all these fossil fuels,» Hansen told a group of reporters on December 3, noting that as long as fossil fuels are the cheapest energy source they will continue to be burned.

* Embrace the «all of the above» message on energy policy — that is, getting energy from a variety of sources, including fossil fuels — as voters already see Democrats supporting renewable energy development.

Converting poultry waste to solid fuel, a less resource - intensive, renewable energy source is an environmentally superior alternative that also reduces reliance on fossil fuels.»

In his remarks, Holdren was also bullish on the potential of alternative energy sources to replace fossil fuels.

Results: With the increasing emphasis on sustainable energy sources, biofuels derived from animal or plant lipids — oils and fats — have been proposed as a promising substitute for fossil fuels.

The most fundamental implication is the need for an across - the - board rising fee on fossil fuel emissions in order to allow true free market competition from non-fossil energy sources.

Even though the country already generates over 99 percent of its electricity from renewable sources and ran entirely on alternative energy for 250 days in 2016, completely banning fossil fuels across all industries will likely prove difficult.

Recent expansions in green renewable power and carbon offset credits enabled us to convert and transfer our previous dependency on non-renewable energy sources such as fossil fuels and nuclear to a more sustainable and less harmful energy source.

All that has just been described on the duration of fossil fuel reserves indicates that, given the longevity of coal, it would be the source of energy to be used in the future when other fossil fuels are depleted, a fact that would aggravate the greenhouse effect in the atmosphere.

For example, in sixth grade, students collect data and do hands - on learning related to energy transformation, comparing the efficiency of fossil fuel to solar, wind, and geothermal power — all sources of energy that the school taps into.

Footnote * It's worth noting that Peter Raven was one of dozens of signatories to a 2014 «open letter to environmentalists on nuclear energy» endorsing this statement: «the full gamut of electricity - generation sources — including nuclear power — must be deployed to replace the burning of fossil fuels, if we are to have any chance of mitigating severe climate change.»

«Perhaps we should be focused on developing energy sources and power production that alleviates the need for dependence on fossil fuels.»

Even if there were no deniers around, I can't see humanity transforming our entire global civilization from one based on fossil fuels to one based on renewable energy sources — especially not in the required couple of decades.

A great moment, reflecting the inevitability of diverse responses to climate risk on a variegated planet, came during a plenary panel focused on ways to satisfy fast - growing human energy needs while moving away from burning fossil fuels, which remain the world's dominant energy source.

On one side are the world's industrialized nations, which largely built their wealth through a century of fossil - fuel combustion; on the other, those seeking a path out of poverty that, for the moment, has to depend on the same energy sources, and in many cases also on clearing forestOn one side are the world's industrialized nations, which largely built their wealth through a century of fossil - fuel combustion; on the other, those seeking a path out of poverty that, for the moment, has to depend on the same energy sources, and in many cases also on clearing foreston the other, those seeking a path out of poverty that, for the moment, has to depend on the same energy sources, and in many cases also on clearing foreston the same energy sources, and in many cases also on clearing foreston clearing forests.

Demonstrating that the overall environmental damage is less than that from coal does not imply that gas production and use is cost - free, and the sooner we reduce our dependence on fossil fuel sources of energy of all kinds the better.

One opportunity was unmentioned in Kerry's speech and this post: the chance for the United States to help India develop its shale gas, an energy source that India is keen on tapping and that is cleaner than other fossil fuel choices.

The Council of the American Physical Society believes that the use of renewable energy sources, the adoption of new ways of producing and using fossil fuels, increased consideration of safe and cost effective uses of nuclear power, and the introduction of energy - efficient technologies can, over time, promote the United States» energy security and reduce stress on the world's environment.

For years, it has often seemed that those most passionately pressing for a rapid transition from still - abundant fossil fuels to non-polluting energy sources have been as focused on attacking each others» arguments as they have on fighting powerful interests defending the status quo (as well as perhaps the biggest foe — inertia, both in society and infrastructure).

I understand that large estimates of recoverable fossil fuels are central to making a case for the risks of burning those fuels, but the longer term risk, if we manage to survive burning everything we've got in the ground, is taking a path that is completely dependent on those fuel sources and finding ourselves living on a baked planet with no energy to do anything about it.

If the main goal is to achieve a power source that could replace fossil fuels, we suspect the money would be better spent on renewable sources of energy that are likely to be cheaper and quicker to put into wide use.

Likewise, the federal government should marshal resources on the scale of the Manhattan Project to develop clean energy sources and wean the world off fossil fuels.

Second, if divestment were to reduce the financial resources of coal, oil, and gas companies (which it would NOT do), this would only reduce research and development at those same companies of: carbon capture and storage technologies; other key technological breakthroughs; and renewable sources of energy (the fossil fuel companies are carrying out much of the R&D on renewables).

India's ambitious pledge to expand generation from solar, wind and other renewable energy sources is great, but will long remain frosting on a fossil fuel cake.

Most auto makers agree that fuel - cell cars powered by hydrogen produced with renewable energy sources are the end game since they would rely on no fossil fuels and emit only pure water.