Are You Going Green?

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Prospector Bob says it is time to take the bull by the horn and start doing your part in Saving our planet. We can not wait for governments to make the necessary changes to reduce green-house gases! We all need to act to reduce our carbon footprint. All of the warning signs are very clear with global warming, the glaciers are melting, populations are exploding. Did you know that it took almost 1,950 years to reach a world population of 1 billion people? It only took 50 years to reach 4 billion people on this planet. This is why we all need to wake up and make the changes to Go Green to save our planet.

Bio fuels - Are they good?
As the term suggests, bio-fuels are fuels that are formed when biological matter decomposes. The bio-fuels are mostly derived from plants. Bio-fuels exist in all the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas.Difference between bio-fuels and fossil fuelsBio-fuels are different from fossil fuels in the following ways:

• Fossil fuels take a million years to build whereas bio-fuels can be made extremely fast, in a matter of days.

• Fossil fuels generate huge amounts of pollution. Bio-fuels are comparatively safer.

• Bio-fuels are renewable sources of energy unlike fossil fuels.

Different types of bio-fuelsBio-fuels have been categorized into four types: first generation, second generation, third generation, and fourth generation.

The first generation bio-fuels are derived from vegetable fats, starch, and sugar, which are in turn derived from food-crops. The first generation fuels are also derived from animal fats. Biogas, bio-diesel, and vegetable oil are some examples of this type of bio-fuels.

The second generation of bio-fuels is mainly derived from waste biomass, thus making it a more balanced option compared to the first-generation bio-fuels. Different kinds of alcohols and diesel generated from wood fall into the category of second generation bio-fuels.

The third generation comprises of bio-fuels derived from algae. Algae are farmed on large scales for creating these bio-fuels. The algae fuels are extremely environment-friendly as they can easily decompose into the soil without harming it.

The bio-fuels in the fourth generation are derived by a method in which micro-organisms are raised to work with carbon dioxide to generate fuel. Advantages of bio-fuelsBio-fuels prove advantageous in the following ways:

• Bio-fuels lessen the burden on gradually-vanishing fossil fuels.

• Bio-fuels are environment-friendly. They help reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere.

• Bio-fuels, especially, bio-diesel prove to be very cost-effective for consumers.

Disadvantages of bio-fuelsBio-fuels are not bereft of criticism. Though beneficial for the environment, bio-fuels have its disadvantages, paradoxically in the environmental purview. Bio-fuels have received criticism for many reasons, a couple of which are stated below:

• Economists have long debated on the usefulness of first generation bio-fuels when compared to the lack of food they cause. Generating fuel from food crops makes food crops unworthy of human consumption. Some people believe that being a higher priority than fuel, food should not be farmed for making fuels but for human consumption.

• Making bio-fuels require acres of farming land, thus encroaching upon the natural habitat of plants and animals.

There is another alternative to Bio-fuels and fossil fuels. You can now build your own system to power your vehicles by running them with water.

WATER? Yes you can power your car, truck, bus or whatever using water!! Anyone can do this, go here for more info:Power my car w/H2O

Renewable energy solutions

With the world slowly moving to the much-dreaded energy crisis, it is important that we reduce our dependency on non-renewable sources of energy. Non-renewable sources being renewable are about to get extinct. Renewable energy solutions refer to those energy solutions that can keep churning energy without exhausting the resources. Three types of energy solutions fall into the category of renewable energy solutions: solar energy solutions, hydro energy solutions, and wind energy solutions.

Solar energy solutions: The sun’s energy is the most abundant energy available on earth. Make use of this free energy. You can employ solar power solutions at home. This will not only cut down power bills but also help you contribute to a greener world. Solar power solutions comprise of solar cookers, solar heating systems, solar lighting systems, solar dryers etc. The sun has always been a source of heat energy and light energy.

With the advancement of technology, the sun’s energy can be used to create other forms of energy.The solar energy systems have many advantages apart from being cost-effective and environment-friendly. They are low on maintenance thus saving your time and effort. Also, solar systems give you a return on investment very soon, thus making the systems free after some time. Cooking with solar energy is also considered extremely healthy.

Families have started employing solar energy as a power solution at their homes. People just like you are building their own Solar Power electrical systems.You can build your own system for $200 or less. For details on how to get started go to: Build my Solar System

Hydro energy solutions: The hydro energy or water energy is an effective renewable energy. One can convert the hydro energy into electrical energy to run vehicles and various electrical appliances. Hydro energy is typically generated on a large scale. It has been estimated that 90 percent of the electrical energy produced by renewable resources is produced solely by hydro power. Dams are built to help generate electricity by tapping the water power. There have been some concerns about using this energy because it is supposed to adversely affect the water-borne flora and fauna.

Wind energy solutions: Windmills were in existence even in the years before the birth of Christ. They helped tow boats and pump water. Eventually, post-industrialization, they became a source for generating electricity. Windmills and wind turbines have never been passé. Wind energy can help generate tonnes of megawatts of electricity. When employed at individual estates, it can help do away with conventional power sources. An excellent renewable source of energy, the wind energy will go a long way in promising a good future to generations to come.

More good news! Now you can build you own Wind Power Generating Power system. For complete details go to: Build my Wind Generator
Did I forget to mention that you can build your own Wind Power Generator for $200 or less? People are doing this and so can you.


So there you have it, now you can do you part to reduce you carbon footprint. The best part is that you can build your own systems to reduce greenhouse gases. You will not only feel the pride of doing this but your kids and grandkids will be proud of you for doing your part to save this planet.