Throughout the US midterms, we have been hearing less debate about Global Warming and the effects of Climate Change than most people should be comfortable hearing. It seems that the vast majority of politicians are more worried
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The Digital Energy Footprint of Data

New technologies that rely on data are increasing the energy footprint of our technologically advancing society. The storage of Data is the topic of many discussions about privacy, but should we also be considering the energy wasted
Read moreSmartphones and their Network

As we transition into a more advanced technological dependent society, the global digital energy footprint consumes an increasingly larger quantity of energy. During this transition, we also need to understand how these advances increase our energy consumption,
Read moreComparing the Energy Footprints of Electric and Petroleum Vehicles

Most experts agree that electric cars are cleaner than the traditional cars powered by fossil fuels, but the question is by how much? Breaking down the stages of both life cycles to compare can give us a
Read moreWaste to Energy Plant

Waste-to-Energy (WtE) represents the process of generating energy, whether it is electricity or heat, by incinerating waste. Usually, WtE processes produce energy directly through combustion, but they can also create a combustible fuel such as methane, ethanol
Read moreEnergy Saving Associated with Online Shopping

Since the emergence of the Internet we have seen a significant shift from traditional store-front shopping into the online market. This trend has gained favor due to convenience, no restrictions on hours and ease of deliveries. Considering
Read moreEnergy Footprint of Freight: Rail Versus Road

When comparing energy footprints of various transport methods, one needs to consider the circumstances it will be used for. We will look at the factors that make up distribution network for wholesalers and retailers, to ascertain what
Read moreEnergy Saving Techniques of Cargo Shipping That Reduces Their Energy Footprint

An investigation and comparison of the various energy saving techniques used in the shipping industry has widely varying results for each of the technologies. The industry continues to research and optimize these processes in order to reduce
Read moreThe Energy Footprint

When talking about the Energy Footprint (EF) of a product, we mean the total energy that was consumed throughout the life of that product. This will include all types of energy from fossil fuels to renewable energy,
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