Environment Magazine

Traditional energy sources such as oil, coal and natural gas, derived from fossil fuels are used to meet the energy needs of most of the world. Due to the rising cost of gas and heating oil prices, concerns as to how long the supply of fossil fuels can last, and a strong desire to be more self sufficient and less dependent on fossil fuels, the global community has been focusing more and more on alternative energy sources.

Technology used to harness the power of renewable energy sources such as solar energy , wind power, geothermal power and biomass has advanced considerably in recent years. All of these options for alternative energy are now more economically viable than every before. Due to the recent explosion in interest in alternative energy and the increased amount of time and money spent on research and development of alternative energy technology, it is an excellent time to invest in alternative energy funds.

There are many companies that focus primarily on investing in alternative energy funds. The Guinness Atkinson Alternative Fund is a long term fund that invests in equity securities of companies that work with alternative energy or alternative energy technologies.

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