Monthly Archives: February 2012

GLOBAL WARMING DENIERS and TOM VALES PRESENTATION

Global Warming has become a topic that makes everyday headlines and concerns and according to a very recent Gallup Poll, thankfully, the majority of Americans do believe that Global Warming is real. Yet, despite the numerous scientific evidence we are … Continue reading

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THE SOLYNDRA SCANDAL AND ENERGY SUBSIDIES and SOLAR CELL LAB

The Solyndra Scandal consists of a political controversy involving Obama’s administration and its decision to authorize a loan of $535 million in order to guarantee the Solyndra Corporation in 2009 as a part of an environmental program to spur alternative … Continue reading

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Natural Gas Hydraulic Fracturing and Generator Lab

According to Earthworks, Hydraulic fracturing is a common technique used to stimulate the production of oil and natural gas. According to the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, 90 percent of the gas wells in the US undergo fracturing, to stimulate … Continue reading

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THE AUTO INDUSTRY AND GAS MILEAGE and LEGO MINDSTORM ACTIVITY

According to the New York Times fuel economy standards have been the primary way in which the United States has sought to control greenhouse gas emissions for cars and light trucks, which along with other parts of the transportation sector … Continue reading

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