Posted by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 12-11-2011
In order to change the cycle of a wasteful society, this must start with the next generation. No child is too young to learn the concept of sustainability, even if they are unable to pronounce it. If our natural resources are to survive for many generations to come, then we must teach the children today about renewable resources and how to sustain them day to day.
First, you can explain that the natural environments around them are affected by everything we do, whether it is throwing trash Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 08-11-2011
There are currently five different renewable energy sources used within the United States. Each is listed below with a brief description of them.
Hydro-power – Hydro-power is the use of turbines to harness the movement of water to generate electricity. Harnessed through the use of dams, the best example of Hydro-power is the Hover Dam.
Wind Power – Harnessing the wind as a source of renewable energy requires the use of windmills or huge wind turbines. This renewable energy source has been used for hundreds of years Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 04-11-2011
One need only look at the nightmare that is ethanol to understand why investing in certain forms of renewable energy can be an absolute debacle. The recent move by the United States to pursue an alternative to fossil fuels has resulted in a bloated corn price not only for the US, but for much of Mexico as well. When taking this into account alongside the fact that ethanol is produced via a LOT of gasoline (transport, corn cultivation, etc…) one has to wonder just how sound this energy source is. On the commodity price indexes corn has spiked to unbearable Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 01-11-2011
Solar panel on the roof of your home or business can cut down the cost of your electric bill. Since electricity powers most of what we use lights, computers, appliances, heat in some cases, and electronics this will be a big savings. Sometimes solar panels make a home sell for 20,000 more due to the increase in value. There are many good reasons to get solar panels on your roof.
Solar panels utilize the natural energy of Read the rest of this entry »
