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<p>Energy development<br />Hydrogen as fuel -- Safety measures<br />Hydrogen as fuel<br />Power resources<br />Renewable energy sources<br />Sustainable development</p>

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Analyses Of Alternative Energy Deployments, Mathew Thomas Jan 2012

Analyses Of Alternative Energy Deployments, Mathew Thomas

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"Energy use around the world is rising drastically. Fossil fuels, including liquid fuels, natural gas, and coal, are expected to supply 80% of the world's energy need in 2035. As a result, the world's energy-related carbon dioxide emission is expected to increase from 30.2 billion metric tons in 2008 to 43.2 billion metric tons in 2035. Significant steps are necessary to reduce the dependence on fossil fuel and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Renewable and alternative energy technologies can assist in reducing the use of fossil fuels and can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, most of the renewable energy technologies …