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WHO WE ARE Born in 2002, Global Inheritance is a 501(c)3 non–profit organization working to reinvent

activism and empower individuals to seek a global balance. Our initiatives focus on the power of creativity

to communicate and drive progressive social change.

Global Inheritance targets various subcultures, developing campaigns that cater specifically to each individual demographic. Through interactivity, inspiration and education, Global Inheritance provides a bridge between ideas and action.

Global Inheritance initiatives include Energy Battle Royal, Energy Playground, Energy FACTory, Tour Rider, and the Energy FACTory DJ Mixer, Oasis, TRASHed, Fashion Peace, TRASHed :: Recycling Store, The Bigger Picture, Global Warming Chess, Alternative Fuel RC Racing, Portal Potties, POSTed, You’re the Bomb!, Feed Your Roots, Public Displays of Affection, Beat the Press, Instrumental Assistance and many more.

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The Energy Battle Royal is Global Inheritance’s newest

campaign to educate people on different energy sources, their pros & cons and new opportunities for the future.

Please make full use of this coloring book, and help bring these characters to life.

With the support of you and others, we plan to raise the necessary funding to tour the Energy Battle Royal at festivals, sporting events, schools near you!

Why use professional wrestling as a medium to educate kids and adults?

First of all, professional wrestling is one of the most popular sports in the world...especially with people who aren’t necessarily environmentalists. Secondly, people need to feel a connection with these energy sources. By creating a face and personality for each energy source, people will become much more invested in knowing about their strengths and weaknesses, which affect all of us. Each Energy Battle Royal will offer wrestlers their own time on stage to brag about their abilities and of course the shortcomings of their competitors before the final match. Over the past 10 years, Global Inheritance has developed exciting, memorable, and, most importantly, engaging educational programming at some of the biggest events in North America. The Energy Battle Royal will turn even the most closed–minded individual into a walking encyclopedia on energy, otherwise they could find themselves in a headlock!

WHAT’S THIS?

The Energy Battle Royal Energy Sources Include:

WindTidal

EthanolGeothermal

Petroleum–Oil

SolarKineticWoodCoal

Nuclear

Natural GasHydroelectricity

HydrogenBiodiesel

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Don’t make this slick guy angry because he’ll get heated up real quick. Petroleum has been wrestling professionally for many years; he knows the drill. He has it out for his fellow wrestler Hydroelectricity. In a short match he can blast Hydro, but in longer matches he just burns out, while Hydro can sustain himself. Unlike Wood, Oil has many enemies both in and out of the ring because he’s been known to get out of control and fight dirty. You might want to stand up wind of him though; he’s been known to have bad gas. Petroleum may seem like a sure thing, but he’ll let you down in the end because he’s getting older and his years are numbered.

CONS:– Oil extraction, whether on land or offshore, is environmentally damaging.

– Burning oil releases carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas linked to global warming and potential toxins.

– Refined and mixed with additives to create gasoline.

– Non–renewable fossil fuel.

– Naturally occurring liquid found in the earth.

– Can be burned in a boiler furnace, creating steam that turns a generator.

PROS:

It’s a naturally occurring,flammable liquid.

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The steam turns a generator to

create electricity.

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Heat from the Earth trapped as steam and hot water beneath the surface, is trapped via pipes and wells.

FACT

This guy will press you into the matfaster than you can say Old Faithful!Geothermal brings the heat whereverhe goes, whether it is in competitionor with the crowd. His intensity makeshim very competitive and passionate.His power resonates from the very core of his being. (as well as his abdominal core; get a load of those rock hard abs!)Although he’s consistently hot, he rarely loses his temper. Geothermal bulks up by digging holes in his free time. His energy is not felt from far away, but those who get close find him irresistible or are down for the count.

CONS:

pros:

– Can have minor impacts on soil in the area where the heat is tapped.

– Can be an efficient renewable heat source for small areas.

– If processed at a commercial plant it can be distributed like any other electricity source.

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Sugar cane and corn are the primary sources within the U.S.

FACTMade from grain–based starch,which is fermented into sugar and then fermented into alcohol.

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Check out this sweet Midwestern boy! No Protein Shake for this athlete in the morning, he’s all about the corn syrup. He’s got an insatiable hunger and sometimes steals his opponents’ food, so you might want to eat before you hang out with him! If he’s not in the ring, you can probably find him at the racetrack with Petroleum drinking sodas.

He’s a local fighter and doesn’t like to travel long distances for a fight, so if you want him you either have to go to him or do some serious planning.

pros:

CONs:

– Nontoxic, biodegradable, and renewable.

– 10% can be added to regular gasoline and used in any stock gasoline vehicle.

– Special flexible–fuel vehicles are required for the higher percentage E–85 mixture (85%).

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Air flows turns the blades of a wind turbine, whose shaft is connected to the gearbox..

FACT

The gearbox increases the rotational speed of the output shaft connected to a generator.

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You’ll be blown away by this guy’s speed! This agile fighter will knock the wind out of you. Wind was trained from a young age to be a wrestler. Even though he had trouble paying attention at first, his trainer was persistent and it paid off. An early investment in wind reaps massive benefits. He always listens to music before a big match, to wind himself up. Wind dominates most of his matches, but occasionally wavers. If you get him in the right mood there’s nobody more powerful, but in some conditions he has no gust. He’s fierce in the ring, but you might want to steer clear from this guy at a party because he blows hot air when he talks.

pros: cons:– Wind is a free and endlessly renewable resource.

– No harmful emissions.

– Not all areas are suited for collecting wind power.

– Wind turbines in some areas could harm our nocturnal friends, the bats.

– Migrating birds.

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Timber! Introducing the Godfather himself, Wood!When he and his rings get in the ring he smokes the competition. He’s always available for a challenge, but tires out easily. He’ll win for you sometimes, but I wouldn’t make him your go-to wrestler. Wood grew up in the wild and keeps to his roots. He gets along with animals and they’re on his side both in and out of the ring. He’s an old fashioned guy, but no old school gentleman; he’s the rough and tumble caveman type. When he’s not wrestling, he likes to tell sappy folklore of the olden days. Watch out for this one. He might seem nice at first, but he’ll cut you down in seconds flat.

pros:– Burns cleaner than coal with the right emissions control technology.

– Wood–burning power plants don’t require large open spaces.

CONS:– There are some new coals that burn cleaner than wood.

– Involves cutting down trees that absorb CO2, although if managed well this problem can be reduced.

– Releases particulate matter (fine dust) and air pollutants.

Fire heats boiler water creating steam that runs a generator.

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Trees or wood

chips are fed

into a fire.

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Diamonds may be forever, but Coal needs to bring

the heat every night! He’s extremely competitive,

especially with Petroleum and Hydroelectricity.

He tries to outdo Petroleum and to sabotage Hydro’s

career. Coal started wrestling when he was still

a miner at the age of 16. His trainers always hounded

him because he was never too concerned with

health; his or anyone else! Although he looks|

tough, he’s not a safe bet. When Coal is in the

ring, the tension is thick and so is the air.

Keep your eyes peeled for this troublemaker!

CONS:

PROS:

– Carbon dioxide emissions from coal usage are more than those from petroleum and about double the amount from natural gas.

– Coal must be extracted from the ground through mining.

– Coal–fired power plants emit mercury, selenium, and arsenic, which are harmful to human health and the environment.

– Coal can be converted into liquid fuels such as gasoline, diesel or synthesis gas by several different processes.

– One of the cheapest fuels.

Coal is composed primarily of carbon along with quantities of other elements.

FACT

Coal begins as layers of plant matter accumulate

at the bottom of a body of water.FACT

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Hydrogen atoms are extracted from water

or methane molecules and used in a battery like fuelcell to create electricity.

FACT

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Hydrogen existsnaturally in

groupings withother elements

such as the oxygenin water molecules.

FACT

This compact wrestlermay be no heavyweight, butyou’d be surprised how well she can hold her own in the ring! You might think you have her all figured out when you see her, but you don’t know her from atom! She’s a fairly reliable wrestler, but sometimes loses confidence and needs a pep-talk from her trainer, Hydrogen. Don’t count HFC out so fast, she might surprise you and put you down for the count!

CONS:

PROS:

– Same production methods uses methane, a fossil fuel that releases greenhouse–gas emissions.

– Fuel–cell systems are compact, and lightweight.

– Useable in remote locations.

HYDROGENHYDROGEN

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Introducing the hottest wrestler around, Solar!

Although he might have a sunny disposition, you don’t want to get on his bad

side. Betting on him in the ring has great returns. He’ll get the job done, and you’ll have money in your pocket! What could be better? Maybe the fact that he has an endless supply of energy when he wrestles. He might lose some power when he’s in a cloudy bad mood, but don’t worry too much because he always seems to have some force stored up somewhere. When he’s not in the ring, you’ll probably find him playing beach volleyball and working on his tan!

In a photovoltaic array system, sunlight is absorbed by a semiconductor and then converted to electricity.

FACT

Solar thermal collectors use the sun rays to heat water or air.

FACT

CONS:PROS:– Cloudy days are a drag when you’re off the grid, unless you’ve got some sort of battery back–up.

– Currently expensive to produce as other fuels.

– Sunlight is a free and endlessly renewable resource.

– Homeowners can sometimes run their meter backwards to save on energy costs.

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CONS:– Large scale habitat disruption.

– Emissions released into the environment via the lake created by dams.

– Biomasses decompose in the newly flooded area.

– The long term viability of hydropower in those areas is questionable as output depends on precipitation.

Get a load of this tough guy! He’s relentless. His wrestling style might seem a bit unconventional, what with his slow approach, but don’t be fooled. He’ll creep up on you and knocks you out! He’s one electrifying wrestler that can’t be missed. He can last for a really long time in the ring and always makes a big splash at the after party. You can be sure to get good returns if you root for him. Hydro is a pure wrestler; he’s rough in the ring, but friends with everyone!

PROS:– Once a hydroelectric complex is constructed, the project produces no direct waste, and has a considerably lower out put level of CO2.

– The environmental impact decreases with run–of–river hydro projects that don’t have large dams, and with small–scale or micro–scale projects.

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The production ofelectrical powerthrough the use

of the gravitational force of falling or

flowing water.

FACT

Get a load of this tough guy! He’s relentless. His wrestling style might seem a bit unconventional, what with his slow approach, but don’t be fooled. He’ll creep up on you and knocks you out! He’s one electrifying wrestler that can’t be missed. He can last for a really long time in the ring and always makes a big splash at the after party. You can be sure to get good returns if you root for him. Hydro is a pure wrestler; he’s rough in the ring, but friends with everyone!

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I dare you to try and keep up with this fit and fast wrestler! While most people are still sleeping, he starts his day with three pots of coffee, a brisk 10–mile run, 20–mile bike ride, and 2–mile swim. His energy always got him into trouble when he was younger because he couldn’t sit still or pay attention. After graduating, he majored in physical fitness with a minor in kinesiology. His parents and family friend Wind helped him learn how to harness his energy and maximize his watt potential. When he’s not playing beach volleyball with Solar, you can find Kinetic running boot camps.

Kinetic energy can be passed from one object to another.

FACT

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

FACT

PROS:

conS:

– Generated by activity like running on a treadmill or riding a stationary bike.

– Energy can be stored in a battery to provide continuous electricity.

– Burns calories, not fossil fuels.

– No harmful emissions to the environment.

– A treadmill can power a TV, but not a whole city.

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conS:

proS:

– At the point of electricity generation, mining etc, is very much energy intensive.

– Uranium is nonrenewable and must be mined.

– Disposal of spent fuel and radioactive waste is an environmental and safety concern.

– Does not emit CO2 into the atmosphere.

Heat caused by the splitting of uranium – 235 atoms boil water, creates steam that turns a turbine-generator to produce power.

FACT

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One of the more popularwrestlers for the past 20 years, Nuclear can be your best friend or worstnightmare! Orphaned at ayoung age, Nuclear turnedto Uranium as a source ofcomfort. This quickly grew into an obsession. This Uranium groupie uses her power to help others but, although her obsession has yielded her great power, it has also proved to be her main flaw.Friends know that themystery of her parentsdeath has lead her to have a quick temper, and if she gets angry, look out. This wrestler always finds her way into the tabloids, and controversy surrounds her every move. Keep your eyes on Nuclear and watch out for a meltdown!

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Come see this popular wrestler! Natural Gas likes to get what he wants and is explosive in the ring. He went through an intensive training process. With his new strength and confidence, he’s flexed his muscles and made a name for himself. The only one who isn’t afraid of him is Coal, and the two still struggle today over bragging rights, both in the ring and on the streets. He’s versatile in the ring, but still has some challenges. He’s notorious for mooching off his friends for rides to the ring. I wouldn’t criticize him though or he’ll put you in your place!

PROS: cons:– Natural gas burns more cleanly than other hydrocarbon fuels, such as oil and coal, and produces less carbon dioxide per unit of energy released

– Because of its density, it iS more challenging to store natural gas or transport by vehicle.

– Natural gas pipelines are impractical across oceans.

Natural gas is often informally referred to as simply gas, especially when compared to other energy sources such as oil or coal.

FACTCombined cycle power generation using natural gas is one of the cleanest source of power available using hydrocarbon fuels.

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Most biodiesel today is made from soybean oil, palm oil & rape-seed oil, but used oils, like recycled fryer grease and even algae, are also options

FACT

One greasy fist sandwich coming up! Talk about a Riches

to Rags to Riches story! Biodiesel was a part-time

mechanic in Eugene, OR converting diesel engines when

a talent scout for Clearasil spotted him. Feeding his

ego, the talent scout persuaded Biodiesel to move to

Hollywood. Instead of basking in fame and fortune.

Biodiesel ended up living in the back of an Over & Out

Burger Joint. Living off a strict diet of animal fat and

slurps up petroleum, Biodiesel decided to take out his

anger and frustration in the ring. Winning his first

99 matches in 5 minutes or less, Biodiesel became one

very hot potato. Due to Biodiesel‘s rapid success and

profitable partnership with Over & Out Burger’s CEO,

Carne Fryer, people started to resent him..... especially

his cousin Oil. What’s next for Biodiesel? We don’t know,

but keep your eye on this mover and shaker. Although

he doesn’t look pretty, he’s fast, available, and smells

like French fries

PROS:

CONS:

– Can be used in regular diesel vehicles with only small engine modifications.

– Renewable, nontoxic, biodegradable and smells like French fries if made from fryer grease of energy released.

– Often blended with petro–diesel, so petroleum is still consume and pollutants are emitted into the air.

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Made from veggie oils, animal fats, or grease.

FACT

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This guy loves wiping out the competition..... especially the washed up wrestlers. He lives for high fives and high tides. When he’s not surfing, you can catch him with Hydroelectricity at the local Sushi joint or wherever he ends up. Tidal is everywhere. The guy is always traveling and negotiating a fellowship with the United Nations because of his strong language skills. Tidal is always waving to the ladies because life on the sea can be lonely. The sky is the limit for Tidal and his quest for the world title. Wood is currently suing Tidal for breaking his lower trunk during the now infamous water logged match in Honolulu.

Tidal power is the only form of energy, which derives directly from the relative motions of the Earth–Moon system, and to a lesser extent from the Earth–Sun system.

FACT

PROS: CONS:– Tidal power is practically inexhaustible and classified as a renewable energy resource.

– Tides are more predictable than wind energy and solar power.

– Many recent technological developments indicate that the total availability of tidal power may be much higher than previously assumed.

– Among sources of renewable energy, tidal power has traditionally suffered from relatively high cost and limited availability of sites with sufficiently high tidal ranges or flow velocities, thus constricting its total availability.

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Is a form of hydropower that converts the energy of tides into electricity or other useful forms of power.

FACT

This guy loves wiping out the competition..... especially the washed up wrestlers. He lives for high fives and high tides. When he’s not surfing, you can catch him with Hydroelectricity at the local Sushi joint or wherever he ends up. Tidal is everywhere. The guy is always traveling and negotiating a fellowship with the United Nations because of his strong language skills. Tidal is always waving to the ladies because life on the sea can be lonely. The sky is the limit for Tidal and his quest for the world title. Wood is currently suing Tidal for breaking his lower trunk during the now infamous water logged match in Honolulu.

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Solar VS Ethanol VS Wind

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Who Will Energize the White House?Forces of Nature

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Natural Gas VS Petroleum

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the battle for independenceIs There a New Sheriff in Town?

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Hydroelectricity VS Coal

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