Tag: alternative energy

Using hydrogen as a fuel source may bring back unpleasant memories of the Hindenberg Disaster in 1937, but our technology has evolved quite a bit since then. Today, hydrogen fuel cells are self-contained, emit water and oxygen as their only …

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As cities seek low-carbon alternatives, many regions are looking into microgrids. According to the US Department of Energy, a microgrid is a group of interconnected resources that act as a separate controllable energy source. There are three different types of …

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While farming and agriculture do provide benefits to the environment through the production of healthy crops, there is a more negative impact too. Through the use of heavy machinery and fuel-powered equipment, it also contributes significantly to environmental problems via …

From Guest Blogger Emily Folk: Why Agriculture Can Be Hugely Influential In Energy Transformation Read More »

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Amazon and sustainability. These two words have always felt odd beside each other — and they still do. There is only one reason why Amazon.com encourages people to ship bottled water and single servings of Cup-O-Noodle halfway across the country: …

From Guest Blogger Jenna Tsui: Amazon Fails to Appeal to Environmentalists Read More »

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There are plenty of good reasons to get excited about organic farming and growing organic food. Of course, organic agriculture is also sometimes misunderstood. It seeks to produce as much food as possible without the use of genetic engineering and …

From Guest Blogger Emily Folk: Does Growing Organic Food Require More Energy? Read More »

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We are living in the midst of a revolution. Twenty years ago, the concept of renewable, alternative energy sources was just a pipe dream. Now, we have functional examples of wind and solar energy that are coming close to providing …

From Guest Blogger Emily Folk: Why Solar Energy Will Become Essential to Every Industry Read More »

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Personal safety is one of the most powerful motivators for people everywhere. It’s what fuels our self-preservation behavior and our mental imperative to retain sharp memories of safety-threatening experiences. It’s also what drives our constant efforts to find better ways …

From Guest Blogger Tanya Meyer: How Increasing Alternative Energy Production Affects the Valve Manufacturing Industry Read More »

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Undeniably solar-powered cars are the most environmentally friendly answer to the debatable question of how green electric cars truly are. But with renewable energy not making up 100% of electricity sourced to power electric vehicles is it arguable that there …

From Guest Blogger Giles Kirkland: Overcoming the Challenges of Solar-Powered Vehicles Read More »

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Hydroelectric power is one of the oldest forms of electricity production and the largest renewable energy source in use today. Hydro currently makes up approximately 21 percent of global energy production. Hydroelectric power reached 1,064 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity …

From Guest Blogger Emily Folk: What’s the Potential for Hydroelectric Power? Read More »

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Clean energy and sustainability have evolved from topics of conversation in the ‘70s to full-blown commitments frequently made by major corporations, communities, and individuals alike. This not only means that we are taking responsibility for the care of our Earth, …

From Guest Blogger Tylene Welch: Green Careers in Sustainability, Clean Energy, and Saving the Environment Read More »

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