Green technology is environmentally friendly. It is technology that produces energy and clean water without harming the environment. It is using our natural resources wisely. It is doing no harm to nature.
America is getting on board with the idea of green technology. It is still years behind other nations of the world that have been practicing conservation and other forms of green technology for years. Recycling in America is now accepted. More and more people are doing their part to protect the environment.
Some countries in the world are doing a better job than others with green technology. Some of the countries that shine brightly in the area of green technology are Germany, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, France and Switzerland.
Solar-power is the wave of the future that is here today. Germany comes in number one when it comes to generating solar-power. In fact Germany has over half of the world’s capacity to produce solar-power. Some of the towns in Germany have taken seriously the idea of stopping air pollution. Some towns are almost entirely car free! They prefer to walk or ride bikes!
Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark are located in the northern regions of the world. The nights are long and cold during the winter. This has not stopped them in their quest to “go green.”
Norway has taken another number one spot by having the biggest solar production plant on earth. Sweden is trying to not have any fossil fuel use by the year 2020. It already is using nuclear and hydroelectric power. Their cars are powered by ethanol or animal by products.
Finland’s air quality is some of the best in the world. They also have very little pollution in their water. They have developed their wind-power to such a great extent that they actually export their ideas. Denmark has been practicing conservation since 1973 when it ended its use of fossil fuels. They have developed a superior wind park off its coast line. Denmark uses more wind power than any other nation on earth.
Other countries such as Switzerland, France and Australia are also shining stars. Switzerland manages there green technology by imposing a harsh tax on those who are not friendly to the environment. France is keeping CO2 out of the air by using nuclear power. Australia is doing its part by banning bottle water.
Last but least in our green technology stars is the small country of Costa Rica. It might be small in size but it is mighty when it comes to green technology. Eighty percent of its power is hydroelectric. They make the most of its wonderful coast lines!
All of us must pull together to make green technology our technology today. Everyone can do their part.
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