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The whole world is now challenged with various environmental problems while faced to the biggest challenge of development which is the need for energy strategy that could substitute oil dependency and sustain the growing demand of energy. Exploration on renewable sources such as geothermal, solar, wind and hydro energy has been already considered nevertheless the fact remains that these are not enough to meet the world's increasing energy demands. Of course there is also the debate regarding the cost of these alternatives if nations are going to put up large scale power plants. The underlying problem now is; how are we supposed to resolve the energy problem if we could not rely entirely with the above mentioned alternatives?
We cannot deny the reality that our planet earth needs cleaner and greener energy source while we, as humans need energy for survival and development. And all energy sources mentioned above either it is considered green or not has its own negative aspects. Social activist Robert Alan has said that, "We can create a more sustainable, cleaner and safer world by making wiser energy choices." How are we supposed to resolve this energy problem without creating environment impacts?
Could it be that green technologies like biosphere technology is the answer to our energy and environmental problems? Scrutinizing what this technology does can help us decide.
Biosphere technology is a waste to energy system which is confirmed a renewable energy source. It uses gasification process which is good for the environment since it does not emit harmful atmospheric emissions unlike other standard thermal conversions. This technology is an invention of Dr. Chris McCormack, the CEO and Chairman of Global Environmental Energy Corporation (GEECF). With this technology the environmental burdens of wastes can be eliminated totally through conversion of waste materials into green energy. Therefore it would allow us to rely on green energy which is more efficient than fossil fuels and far more affordable than other renewable sources.
Moreover, it solves both waste management and energy problems. A single biosphere facility can recycle up to 720 tons of garbage and destroy up to 172 tons of non-recyclable garbage per day. During its process the calorific value (combustibility) of Municipal Solid Wastes (MSW) is sequestered to create a heat source that produces super-heated steam via boiler, which then drives a combination steam turbine/alternator for green energy generation.
The technology is now widely used in developed countries around the world including United States of America, United Kingdom, Germany, Beirut, China, Taiwan, Brazil, Libya, Italy, Canada, West Africa, Singapore, China, Japan, Russia and Canada. Many nations are adopting the technology for it has been proven to be effective in solving both energy problems and environmental problems brought by wastes.
Undeniably, the answer to energy and environmental problems is Biosphere Technology. The choice is still in our hands. We just have to make a wiser energy choice and help restore our environment.
