The Benefits of Expanding Green Technology

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The Benefits of Expanding Green Technology
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What Is Green Technology?

• Green Technology is a general term referring to a
  growing number of sustainable and non-toxic
  products and production methods.
• Examples of green technology can be founds in
  water purification, cleaning products, food
  production and waste management.
• But one of the biggest components of green
  technology is Renewable Energy.
• In the next few pages we will be exploring the
  benefits of green technology in relations to
  Renewable Energy and its effects on our everyday
  life.

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What Does It Mean For You?

• Investment in green technology for you and your
  family not only benefits the environment, but
  helps you enjoy your life in the long run.
• Some advantages
• Decreases the cost of energy
• Government tax incentives to use renewable energy
  
• Decreases air pollution
• Cleaner water
• Supporting domestic businesses
• Improves vehicles
• Improves housing
• Overall better quality of life

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What It Means For Our Economy?

• According to the USDA, the green industry is is
  one of the fastest growing segments of the
  nations agricultural economy.
• Its projected that in the U.S. alone it will
  generate 147.8 billon in output, 64.3 billon in
  labor income and create 1,964,339 new jobs.
• Converting to renewable energy also increases
  building construction, increases property values,
  increases retail sales and tourism and decreases
  dependency on foreign resources.
• It also encourages innovation and investment in
  domestic companies.

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Current Renewable Resources

• Hydropower This energy form derives itself from
  the motions created by large bodies of waters
  such as oceans and rivers. Electricity can be
  gathered through hydroelectric dams, small
  generators, the natural kinetic energy of a river
  and stored water that is pumped out when needed.
• Wind Power Wind energy utilizes wind turbines,
  windmills and wind pumps to create electricity.
  The oldest forms of wind energy can be traced
  back to the sails on boats. In modern times, it
  is a reliable form of power with low ongoing
  costs.

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Current Renewable Resources

• Solar Power Solar Energy is one of the fastest
  growing forms of renewable energy and can be
  easily utilized on a consumer level in the form
  of solar panels installed on the roof of houses.
  Energy is harvested through sunlight using
  photovoltaic (PV) or concentrated solar power
  (CSP) systems and then converted to electricity.
• Geothermal Power Geothermal power is the natural
  energy stored in the Earths crust (i.e. magma,
  hot springs). Power stations gather steam and hot
  water deep in the earth and converts them to
  electricity for usage.

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Emerging Technologies

• Marine Energy Like hydropower, marine energy
  uses the earths natural bodies of water to
  create power. The difference is marine energy
  focuses on waves, tides and the temperature of
  the ocean. Due to proximity, the immense power
  of the ocean can be utilized by most populations
  on earth.
• Artificial Photosynthesis Artificial
  photosynthesis uses nanotechnology to convert
  solar energy into carbon dioxide. The purpose of
  this is to employ inexpensive, non-toxic and
  stable conditions to create methanol that can be
  later processed into fuel.

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Emerging Technologies

• Cellulosic Ethanol Cellulosic technology takes
  biomass (plant material) and converts it into
  ethanol. Cellulosic ethanol takes advantage of
  natural raw materials like corn and cane sugar
  that can be easily grown and produced. It can
  reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 85 when
  compared to standard gasoline.
• Space-based Solar Power (SBSP) SBSP is an
  emerging technology that gathers solar power in
  space. Unlike regular solar panels that collect
  energy on earth during the daytime and when there
  is ample sunlight, SBSP uses orbiting satellites
  in space that can harvest energy on a continual
  basis.

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Your Voice Matters

• Green technology and renewable energy will make
  life better for us and our children in the long
  run. However, it cant be done by scientists and
  researchers alone.
• By opting for green products and green energy we
  as consumers are influencing the market.
• When we make green choices we are not only making
  a statement, but are giving these companies and
  research institutions the financial support they
  need to continue their work and ultimately drive
  down prices for us.

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By taking a stand and choosing green products and
renewable energy, you are adding to the growing
number of Americans who recognize the need for a
change.
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