| View Larger Image | Alternative Energy Sources-(Geothermal,Water&Wind | DVDStarring: Mind Monators
Directed By: Increase Video
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| | Binding: | DVD | | Run Time: | 29 minutes | | Format: | NTSC | | Studio: | Increase Video | | Number of Discs: | 1 | | Release Date: | March 21, 2008 | | Sales Rank: | 122,603nd |
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The need for energy is as old as humankind. From the dawn of civilization, people have been searching for new and more efficient sources of energy to cook their food and provide their shelter with heat and light. Some of the most recent areas of exploration in the ongoing search for new energy sources have, in fact, been available to us from the beginning of time : The wind, the water and geothermal energy, utilizing the heat from the core of the planet. In this comprrehensive and informative presentation, methods for the derivation of energy from some of these lesser publicized energy sources are discussed, covering aspects from how they work, the history of their exploitation, relative shortcomings and advantages, and their future potential The use of windmills, from ancient to modern times is covered with emphasis placed on the need to supplemet this erratic energy source to increase their effectiveness. In the area of water power, the use of tidal power, wave energy , and the energy to be derived from kelp farms are elaborated upon. with emphasis on their value in terms of a nonexpendabel energy source. Finally, geothermal energy sources, especially progress made iin the twentieth century in harvesting our planet's heat, is discussed. Special metion is made of the worldwide availability as well as its successful utilization around the world today. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 1.0 based on 1 review)
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Outdated video by Stefan (APO AE (Europe))  1 Stars
May 15, 2009
While the DVD says that it is © in 2008 the information was obviously recorded in the early 80s. It has not been updated since then therefore it is more than 20 years out of date. I highly recommend that you do not buy this product. You will be disappointed in the information contained within. If you're interested in alternative energy I suggest you pick a different product.
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