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How Acid Rain Works
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Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from power plants, cars and factories. Find out how acid rain is produced.
1816 Was the Year Without a Summer
More than two centuries ago, the biggest volcanic explosion in human history occurred. And it had far-reaching effects.
Striking a Match in the Loo Helps Mask the PU
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We hold our nose and investigate.
How Much Coal Is Required to Run a 100-watt Light Bulb 24 hours a Day for a Year?
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Where electricity is produced from a coal fired power station, how much coal is required to run a 100-watt light bulb 24 hours a day for one year?
What is clean coal technology?
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Clean coal reduces the harmful emissions caused by the burning of fossil fuels. Learn about the development of clean coal and the uses for clean coal technology.
When Krakatoa Blew: How the 1883 Eruption Changed the World
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The 1883 Krakatoa eruption was gigantic and deadly, but the advent of modern communications and mass media helped to make it one of the earliest and best-known modern natural catastrophes.
How the Environment Has Changed Since the First Earth Day 51 Years Ago
It's been 51 years since the first Earth Day, and while progress has been made in some areas, humanity still has had a major impact on the planet.
Are there CO2 emissions from natural gas?
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Until recently, natural gas was thought of as one of the cleanest fossil fuels. Yet new studies say it may be worse for the ozone layer than coal -- a fuel well-known for its harmful emissions.
How Automatic Solar Panel Cleaning Systems Work
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Automatic solar panel cleaning makes solar panels far more efficient. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about automatic solar panel cleaning.
The Pros and Cons of Shale Gas
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Under our toes, a wealth of gas exists that burns clean and could wean the U.S. off energy dependence. But getting to it is a bit tricky.