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New Energy from Old Sources

Ecological Journal, volume 82, №5, 2004, New York

The article is titled "New Energy from Old Sources". It is written by an ecologist of New York University - Professor J. Brown. The article was published in Ecological Journal, volume 82, and №5, 2004, New York.

The paper focuses on the problems of energy sources. Recommendations are given on the usage of some unusual resources. The article is intended to assist ecologists, engineers and those who are interested in ecological problems.

Exercise 7. Make up an abstract (a brief summary) of the text according to the model.

Abstract

New Energy from Old Sources

Ecological Journal, volume 82, №5, 2004, New York

The headline of the article is "New Energy from old sources". The author of the article is an ecologist of New York University - Professor J. Brown. It is taken from Ecological Journal, volume 82, and №5, 2004, New York.

The article deals with the problems of sources of energy. It describes how people can get energy from unusual sources. The author outlines the problems of natural resources as well.

Accordingly the paper is devoted to the important problem of finding solutions of energy problems. Data are presented on the fact, that the stock of fossil at present time is the main source of energy and it is constantly reducing. Besides, the author brings to light the idea of developing some methods of realizing new sources of energy. Suggestions are made on the usage of energy from under-Earth stock of steam, reusing of deposit's energy.

Therefore the need is stressed to save more energy and to employ other sources of energy (the heat of the steam deposits, currents and tidal energy; the power of wind; subterranean hot waters, wave power, etc). Moreover, the article attempts to clarify the possibility heating dwelling-places with the warmth of the Sun's heat and supply energy for small villages from the windmills. Suggestions are made on the usage of the solar cell. Finally the author comes to the conclusion that the problem of getting new energy must be thoroughly studied, as it is very actual and important today.

Thus, the mentioned sources can give good chance for getting energy in the future. It's safe to say, the article may be of importance for ecologists, engineers and those who are interested in ecological problems.

Exercise 8. Scan exercises 6 and 7 and write out the words and phrases, which you may use retelling other texts.

Exercise 9. How are the themes ‘Natural resources’ and ‘New sources of energy’ related? Tell what you know about renewable energy. Choose one topic and prepare a report:

1. Renewable energy. 2. Wind power. 3. Hydroelectricity.

4. Solar energy. 5. Biofuels. 6. Biomass. 7. Geothermal energy

You may use one of the following links to get some information:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_energy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydroelectricity

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_energy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofuel

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biomass

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geothermal_energy

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