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Biomass Energy: Biodiesel, Ethanol, and Energy Balance in Transportation

Offered By: North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics via YouTube

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Biomass Energy Courses Renewable Energy Courses Environmental Impact Courses Fossil Fuels Courses Carbon Cycle Courses Transportation Courses Biofuels Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the complex world of biomass energy in this comprehensive lecture from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics' Renewable Energy Conference. Delve into the intricacies of biodiesel, ethanol, and biomass production, examining their relationship to energy balance and transportation. Gain insights from Marc Dreyfors, President of the Forest Foundation and manager of Carolina Biodiesel and Greenway Transit, as he discusses the impact of fossil fuel combustion on global carbon imbalance. Learn about energy cycles, fossil fuels, and biofuels, while considering strategies to reduce dependence on these energy sources and mitigate the risk of a potential sixth great extinction. Investigate topics such as fracking, the Goldilocks Effect, carbon epochs, energy addiction, and the carbon cycle. Analyze the challenges associated with biofuel production, including the food vs. fuel debate and soil loss. Discover the potential of alternative energy sources like animal fats, vegetable oil, and ethanol in addressing our energy needs and environmental concerns.

Syllabus

Introduction
Fracking
Carbon Epic
Goldilocks Effect
Other Sources of Energy
Evolution of Life
Carbon Epochs
Second Carbon Epoch
Third Carbon Epoch
Fourth Carbon Epoch
Energy Balance
Energy Legacy
Energy Addiction
Biofuel
Carbon Cycle
Problems with Agriculture
Food vs Fuel
Soil Loss
Challenges
Animal Fats
Vegetable Oil
Ethanol


Taught by

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

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