Augusta Minabowan
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HOW SOLAR PANELS CAN HELP SOLVE CALIFORNIA'S DROUGHT
Start A "megadrought" that has lasted 1,200 years and counting is currently ravaging the southwestern United States. Since the beginning of the scientific record, which began around the year 800, the soil hasn't been this dry, according to research published earlier this year. This has significant ramifications for the nation's food supply because we depend on California, a state on the west coast, for the production of more than a third of the nation's vegetables and three-quarters of its fruit and nuts. However, University of California researchers have suggested a solution that may be able to address both the water and energy challenges at the same time: solar panels placed over irrigation canals. But does it bear any more weight than a typical renewable gimmick? Let's investigate further to find out. Welcome to Undecided, I'm Matt Ferrell. We discuss solar a lot, and for good reason—it's a serious contender in the field of renewable energy. Nevertheless, it would be negligent of us to ignore its shortcomings. One is that there is a limited amount of space available for those photovoltaic panels, which must go somewhere. The difficulty with space is crucial for context; we'll discuss how solar can help with water in a moment. Consider India, where 72% of the nation's electricity was produced by coal-fired plants during 2018 and 2019. The nation also has a sizable population that would greatly benefit from a dependable, abundant source of clean energy, 300 sunny days per year, and 300 bright days on average. There aren't many places to collect it, which is the difficulty. India's high population density (with an average of 464 people per square kilometer) and relative high cost of land make matters more difficult. With a certain amount of sunny building space, rooftop solar can only go so far. However, when used wisely, dual-use technologies like agrivoltaics demonstrate that symbiotic interactions between solar panels and their surrounding surroundings are feasible. We've observed this in action on farms where plants grown directly beneath solar panels are not only protected from wind and storms but also use a great deal less water in the shadow. The crops themselves actually keep the panels cooler, which improves their performance. If you're interested, you may watch another video I made on this. In the description, I'll include a link. This is so that they won't overheat, which is contrary to their intended use.
By Augusta Minabowan2 years ago in Art
HOMEMADE BABY FOOD AND PUREE.
HOMEMADE BABY FOOD AND PUREE. ❎Before going through the recipes, please take note of the following: *Disclaimer: Information and feedback on this page are personal opinions and are not intended to replace medical advice. If you have any concerns about your child’s health and feeding, please consult your doctor or health professional.
By Augusta Minabowan2 years ago in Art
