Energy Environment
Environmental aspects of energy production and utilization.
For information on renewable energy resources, see Science:Technology:Energy:Renewables. For information on energy efficiency and conservation, see Science:Technology:Energy:Conservation.
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Energy - Ministère des Ressources naturelles - Information on how the Québec government and its partners develop, distribute and manage natural resources, in particular hydro-electricity and new forms of energy such as solar and wind energy.
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Electrotechnology Applications Center - Provides confidential assistance to businesses to improve productivity, increase energy efficiency, and achieve and maintain environmental compliance.
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Environ Business - Provides information on climate change science and impact assessment, energy sources and renewable energy sources, assessing each for its advantages and disadvantages.
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Our Energy - Blog discussing renewable and non-renewable energy sources and the impact of energy production on the environment and ecosystems.
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Environmental Organization WebDirectory - Science:Energy - Energy planning, alternative fuels, geothermal, energy conservation, energy efficient housing, and heat pumps.
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Solar Electric Light Fund - non-profit charity which promotes solar rural electrification and energy self-sufficiency in developing countries.
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Western Research Institute - Conducts research and develops technologies for mitigating environmental effects of energy technologies. Includes information on coal, ash, heavy oil refining, alternative fuels, spill remediation, and related topics. Based in Laramie, Wyoming.
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Modern Dragons: Threatening Global Disaster - Essays on various topics related to energy and the environment. One essay argues that sensationalization of threats from nuclear power has created a public phobia similar to the irrational fear of dragons felt by naïve peasants of the Middle Ages.
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Tata Energy Research Institute, TERI - A non-profit, scientific and policy research organization, working in India and globally in the fields of energy, environment and a whole range of sustainable development issues.
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Safe Waste And Power - A consultancy company that promotes the use of Plasma Gasification for waste disposal and power generation. Describes what it is and how it works.
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SGA Energy Limited - Environmental consulting firm of engineers and economists performing studies on renewable energy development, climate change topics, and other aspects of energy and environment, in Canada and internationally.
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National Photovoltaic Environmental, Health and Safety Assistance Center - Information and analysis on environmental aspects of photovoltaic (solar electric) technology, including concerns about heavy metals in solder. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Green Energy Project - Information on "green energy" sources, energy-related emissions and their environmental impacts, and economic benefits of emissions reductions.
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Asian Regional Research Programme in Energy, Environment and Climate, ARRPEEC - Conducting research on energy-environment-climate issues in Asia. Objectives include mitigation of greenhouse gases and other hazardous emissions. Centered in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Avian Collision and Electrocution: An Annotated Bibliography - California Energy Commission compilation of information about losses of birds due to collisions with power lines, towers, wind turbines, and other structures, and from electrocution by power lines.
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Roy's Home Page - Information and analysis on the human and environmental impacts of hydroelectric projects and other energy technology, dam safety, integrated resource planning, and other topics. Includes comparative study of hydroelectric projects in Canada and India.
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Solar Site - Lists innovative uses of solar energy used around the planet.
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Green Hope: Green Syria - Provides information on green alternatives to oil and gas, petrochemical and energy production in Syria and how to help minimise impact on the environment.
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Union of Concerned Scientists: Clean Energy - Examines benefits and costs of energy use, and promotes energy technologies that are renewable, safe, and cost-effective.
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International Energy Agency: Environment - Policy analyses on several topics related to energy technology and the environment.
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EPA Clean Energy Site - EPA site to supply information on clean energy programs. Home of Power Profiler and eGRID.
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Coal Combustion, Inc. - Provides coal and power industries with sound coal quality and utilization services through classes, seminars, and training. Offers articles, publications, and stories.
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Citizen Power Alliance - Coalition of independent groups organized to promote sound energy and environmental policies. CPA holds public officials and regulators accountable, while seeking the protection of the public interest.
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