Renewable Energy, also defined as alternative energy derived from replenishable resources. The resources could be sun (solar energy), wind (wind energy), rivers (producing hydroelectric energy), hot springs (geothermal energy), tides (tidal power) as well as biomass (biofuels). Renewable energy resources constitute almost 20 percent of global energy consumption, as recorded at the beginning of the…
As the effects of climate change become rife, it’s prudent that people focus on living a greener lifestyle. Going green may sound like an expensive endeavor, but it’s actually very easy and cheap. Here are 25+ great green tips to help you implement a green lifestyle at home. For in the true nature of things,…
Chemical energy is one of the various forms energy can take, including kinetic energy, mechanical energy, and thermal energy. It is energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, such as sugar and gasoline. It is one of the most convenient forms we have for storing energy. Chemical energy comes in different forms and may…
For the past few decades, environmentalists have been warning about rapid depletion of natural fuel resources, and it seems homeowners around the world are finally waking up to the need for a mass switch to renewable energy. Back in 2016, renewable energy accounted for nearly 40% of the growth in global power generation, and it’s…
The natural world has used the sun’s energy since the beginning of time, and while there has been lots of discussion about this, the truth is that the sun is both a problem and a solution. Solar energy is an unchanging constant – a staple in Earth’s very existence. The sun may not have changed,…
Venus is considered the most hostile planet in the solar system. Along with Earth and Mars, Venus and Mercury make up the inner solar system. Venus is the second planet from the Sun and is the second-largest terrestrial planet but millions of years ago, Venus largely resembled Earth due their similar size and mass. However,…
Renewable energy is often pedalled as the best way to safeguard and power our planet in the future. But like every other environmental argument, it has its critics; critics who have continued to argue against the environmentally friendly method of sourcing power, stirring up common place myths about its potential to help our planet. To…
Many people undertake activities that result in electricity wastage and in the long run the outcomes are very costly. Perhaps, this is the reason electricity prices become more and more expensive year after year. In order to ameliorate the situation, it is imperative to undertake daily practical electricity saving tips. By doing so, the entire…
The climate changes when the total amount of energy in the Earth’s atmosphere changes. The energy changes spread out around the globe upsetting climate processes. There are many causes for these energy shifts, called climate forcers; some internal in the climate itself, some natural but external to climate, and some man-made. According to Wikipedia, “Climate…