Climate
Solar Power: How It Can Save You Money
As the cost of electricity continues to rise, more and more homeowners are starting to see the benefits of going solar. Not only is it a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, but it can also save you money. With prices as low as 3.5 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in some states, owning your own home solar power system makes financial sense if you have access to a roof that can support panels or other hardware. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to lower your operating costs while still taking advantage of the many benefits of a solar power system. Here’s everything you need to know about operating an off-the-grid system at home, so you can make the switch without breaking the bank…
By paul johnston3 years ago in Earth
Does it Snow in Hawaii? Find Out!
Does it Snow in Hawaii? Find Out! Hawaii, a state in the US with many islands, is known for its tropical climate. And whether or not it snows in Hawaii has always been a mystery for those not living there (or who haven’t ever been there).
By Abhishek Saini3 years ago in Earth
Coach David Parker on Environmental Priorities of 2023
Over the years, environmental issues have become so prevalent that they have overtaken other concerns on our global priority list. Due to the number of new problems and worries that emerge each year, we must constantly consider which crisis is the most important. As we approach the new year, here are the predicted environmental priorities of 2023
By Coach David Parker3 years ago in Earth
What to expect from Egypt COP27 Climate Summit?
We are less than a month away from the climate summit COP 27th, which this year takes place in the luxury resort of Sharm El-Sheikh, in Egypt. This is the second time a Middle Eastern country hosts one of these summits. Morocco hosted the COP22 five years ago. However, since the last time world leaders met for the COP26, in Glasgow, UK, in November 2022, the world has changed a great deal. Russia has invaded Ukraine undermining Europe energy security; global inflation is at 40 years high, and we are headed to economic recession.
By Andrea Zanon3 years ago in Earth
The remarkable power of Australian kelp
re than 45,000 years ago, by the shore of present-day Tasmania, a local person picked up a large piece of thick, dark brown seaweed. Its impervious tissue and resilient flexibility sparked an idea, and they realised that this giant piece of seaweed could solve one of the day's nagging problems. The piece of kelp was fashioned into a small rubbery bag, its edges perforated with a stick to give it structure, and plant fibres twisted around the stick to make a handle. From then on, the kelp was used as a versatile water carrier.
By Gu Wei Di Qi3 years ago in Earth
Why Peru is reviving a pre-Incan technology for water
Pre-pandemic, in the austral winter, I drove north out of Lima, up into Peru's highlands to the village of Huamantanga (wa-mon-TONG-a). I was traveling with scientists who were studying local farmers' use of a 1,400-year-old technique to extend water availability into the long dry season.
By Gu Wei Di Qi3 years ago in Earth
