Tag Archives: Earth

Wind Power Fun Facts

Shaye Michaels asked: Wind is amongst the neatest renewable energy resources accessible to us. Most people are not aware about the fact that wind energy is the fastest prospering energy sector. As you know, wind is an indirect adaptation of solar power. Various surfaces on the Earth respond distinctly to being hit by sunrays, mainly with context to the heat. …

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Japanese Quake and Tsunami 2011

Photograph from Kyodo/Reuters Today we bring you some content about the energy and power of the Earth. The horrific earthquake and tsunami which struck Japan yesterday has left a horrible scar on Japan. We mourn for the lives lost in this tragedy. I would like to encourage all to donate to help the victims of this quake. This content is …

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Living Green Saves the Environment and Money

After living in the city for seven years, my husband and I decided to move out – in search of lawn, sure, but really in search of a much healthier lifestyle for our family. We got our lawn (organic fertilizer only, and thus, tons of weeds, but they’re green!) on a two-acre parcel that’s mostly wooded. That first night in …

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Environmentally Friendly Eyewear

A little different take on Green and alternative energy today as we host guest post from Sara dealing with eco-friendly eyewear. A nice shout out to Sara for contributing today. The reasons for individuals and companies alike to adopt mindful and environmentally friendly behaviors are compelling. Increasingly, businesses are joining the cause to promote best practices that support and protect …

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Plumbing Going Green

Have you thought about making your plumbing green? I’ve been trying to see my world through a new lens. I no longer think of my needs or even my family’s needs first, but of the Earth’s needs. It’s kind of radical. It feels unnatural. Hopefully it won’t feel that way forever. But I’ve found that my family can operate day …

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Energy News Updates –

Affordable Solar & Wind Lars Henderson asked The rising price of power has hit everyone in recent years and especially recent months Homeowners everywhere have seen their power bills increase and often have had to cut back spending on other things because power isn’t very affordable The answer is affordable solar and wind energy systems The power that you use …

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Alternative Energy Updates –

homemade charge controller One of the biggest household expenses is the electricity bills The amount you pay for power is next to the bank home mortgage Many home owners are looking into using solar energy to supplement their home energy needs A complete system installed by a professional contractor can be quite expensive Be prepared to invest upwards of for …

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geothermal energy facts Michael L Leigh asked One of the lesser known renewable energy sources geothermal electricity is created by using the heat contained underground by magma This magma heats rocks and sometimes travel directly through water sources below the surface heating it up We extract this water and run it through pipes which surround another set of pipes that …

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Electric Cars Are Good for the Environment?

Christy M asked: Electric cars are currently touted to save the mother Earth from the issue of global warming but are they really capable of doing that? After all, electricity is generated from coal and coal, just like petrol, is a non-renewable source of energy. Are we better off with the electric cars or do we just need to make …

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Nuclear Power Still Not Viable in US Without Subsidies

AFTER 50 YEARS, NUCLEAR POWER IS STILL NOT VIABLE WITHOUT SUBSIDIES, NEW REPORT FINDS VALUE OF SUBSIDIES OFTEN EXCEED PRICE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY PRODUCED; OBAMA ADMINISTRATION WANTS TO NEARLY TRIPLE LOAN GUARANTEES WASHINGTON (February 23, 2011) – Since its inception more than 50 years ago, the U.S. nuclear power industry has been propped up by a generous array of government …

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Alternative Energy Updates –

how to make a solar system step by step One of the biggest household expenses is the electricity bills The amount you pay for power is next to the bank home mortgage Many home owners are looking into using solar energy to supplement their home energy needs A complete system installed by a professional contractor can be quite expensive Be …

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Alt E Updates –

home made pellet To make a homemade pellet mill is technically possible though is neither fee effective or a practical option To be able to consistently as well as efficiently process biomass into energy pellets required some fairly heavy engineering to cope by means of the forces involved Learn more about Homemade Pellet Mill On the PelHeat website we promote …

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Energy News Updates –

diy alternative energy People who own horses try to build safe and comfortable homes for their animals Today people often try to build horse barn themselves A small horse barn is not difficult to build even if you do not have much wood working experience The task becomes even easier if you get some top quality horse barn plans Small …

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Alternative Energy Updates –

how many homes will one turbine power The power to supply electricity is measured in watts The output of a wind turbine is directly dependent on the turbine’s size and the wind’s speed via the rotor Ranging from watts to five megawatts MW wind turbines are currently being manufactured with varied power ratings Wind speed is the most necessary component …

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Alternative Energy Updates –

why nuclear power is not available in the caribbean James Post asked WIND ENERGYBigger windmills mean lower cost per kWh Therefore the mainstream of the market is – MW Mega Watt – kW peak capacity windmills Their average yield is up to MW depending on wind conditions However big systems also bring big problems with them complexity of installation accessibility …

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A Dynamic Energy Source – DIY Wind Power

Ashish K Arora asked: Wind power is a renewable source of energy. Unlike other fossil fuels like petrol, diesel, kerosene it is unlimited in nature. DIY wind power is one such source which is healthy for the environment. It is light on your pocket as it saves your electricity bill. It is great for world’s economy too. And yes to …

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Energy News Updates –

Solaroad Technologies Group LLC Solaroad Technologies Group LLC headquartered in Baltimore Maryland has rolled out a series of solar devices it says can revolutionize solar energy production as we know it making solar power far more competitive with carbon-based energy sources oil coal and gas All devices are in final prototypes ready for UL approval with full planning for manufacturing …

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Alternative Energy Updates –

natural gas fuel cell residential Fuel cells and fuel cell technology has been a big buzz now for the last couple years with lots of talk and plans for cars that run on them and so on But it has seemed to be very much a thing of the future and not of today in terms of consumer use of …

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Wind Power Electricity Equals Cleaner Energy

Craig Massey asked: Homeowners now have choices to generate energy at home, including Wind Power Electricity. Obviously, at the moment, fossil fueled generators are the most commonly used. But the alternatives are beginning to make more of an impact, such as a Solar Power Panel, the Magnetic Power Energy Generator, and now, Wind Power Electricity. We can achieve clean energy …

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Alternative Energy Updates –

in home natural gas fuel cell Fuel cells and fuel cell technology has been a big buzz now for the last couple years with lots of talk and plans for cars that run on them and so on But it has seemed to be very much a thing of the future and not of today in terms of consumer use …

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