With all the talk about global warming today, some people want to instantly quit using fossil fuels. But there are some advantages of fossil fuels, including their: Wide availability Reliability Efficiency Transportability And many others At the same time, fossil fuels will run out eventually, and they can contribute [...]
The United States is home to one of the largest and fastest-growing wind markets in the world. In fact, U.S. wind power has more than tripled in the past decade, and today is the largest source of renewable generating capacity in the country. Last year alone, the U.S. wind [...]
Using the wind for energy isn’t a new idea by any means. People have been utilizing the incredible power of the wind for centuries. Today, wind power is accelerating, delivering growing percentages of electricity generation year over year.In fact, the overall capacity of all wind turbines installed worldwide by [...]
In 2011 roughly 64.3 million Americans, or 26.8% of the adult population, gave almost 7.9 billion hours of volunteer service in 2011. This is an increase of 1.5 million volunteers over 2010 and is the highest level of volunteerism in five years. Volunteering is important for many reasons – [...]
Because wind is caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth’s surface, and the rotation of the earth, it is technically a form of solar energy. Wind energy is created using wind turbines that capture the kinetic energy of the earth’s [...]
What Are the Pros and Cons of Hydroelectric Energy? We drink it, swim in it, and need it to sustain life, but did you know that water accounts for 16.6% of the world’s total electricity production? There are thousands and thousands of dams in the world, but only a [...]
If you think you may be losing out on home energy savings, you’re probably right. Here are over 15 home energy savings tips and tools that you can use to save an incredible amount of your home’s energy—all while helping the environment and keeping more money in your pocket. [...]
Brief History of Solar Panels Before we answer “how do solar panels work?”, let's get to figure out where the idea of solar panels originated from. Solar panels have been a known phenomenon for a while. Edmond Becquerel, a French Scientist discovered that when some materials were struck with sunlight [...]
SOULFest NYC is an annual yoga and wellness festival established on the idea of celebrating inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility taking place on June 2nd, 2018, in New York City. The festival includes yoga, fitness, and meditation sessions with some of New York’s top instructors. Established by the wellness community, for [...]
Wind Energy Pros and Cons Energy is a major concern for people everywhere. Populations and energy consumption continue to grow while conventional, non-renewable sources of energy spring from limited resources. Combined, these trends have the potential to significantly impact the quality of life and economic growth in the future. [...]
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