September 30th, 2008

Wind Power – Alternative Energy

Although it is much less expensive to initially get hooked into the local electric company\’s grid than it is to set up and hook into wind turbines, in the long run one saves money by utilizing the wind for one\’s energy needs—while also becoming more independent. Not receiving an electric bill while enjoying the advantages [...]

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September 30th, 2008

Solar Energy – Alternative Energy Source

Photovoltaic cells, those black squares an array of which comprises a solar panel, are getting more efficient, and gradually less expensive, all the time, thanks to ever-better designs which all them to focus the gathered sunlight on a more and more concentrated point. The size of the cells is decreasing as their efficiency rises, meaning [...]

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September 23rd, 2008

Sea Levels and Global Warming

One of the most notable things about global warming is that the sea levels in all sorts of places around the world are increasing. From Hawaii’s Waikiki Beach to the Outer Banks of North Carolina to the country of Iceland it can be seen that global warming is beginning to make an impact in places [...]

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