Conventional energy sources such as coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear material have a substantial effect on the environment via the release of harmful greenhouse gases (GHG). Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Methane (CH4) account for over 90% of gases...

The concept of renewable energy is not new. The oldest form of renewable energy dates back to more than a million years ago, where traditional biomass was used to generate fire. c. 7000 years ago, wind was used to...

Part 2: In part 2 of our renewable energy overview: Biomass, Geothermal and an interesting new entrant.     Biomass Biomass is a clean and renewable energy source, where plant materials are burned, and the energy released is processed into several usable formats.  However,...