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Global Warming - What Can We Do to help?

April 20th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Global Warming - What Can We Do to help?
Global warming refers to the increase in average temperature near the earth’s surface and in its oceans. Climate change is another term used interchangeably with global warming. However, climate change may encompass other changes in climate besides increases in temperature.
In the past century the average air temperature […]

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The Many Solar Energy Uses and How Solar Energy Works

March 25th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The Many Solar Energy Uses and How Solar Energy Works
Before diving into the vast number of solar energy uses, its important to have a solid understanding of solar energy itself and how it actually works. Solar energy is electricity generated by the Sun’s radiation that is absorbed through square material known as “solar cells“.
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Roof-Mounted Solar Cells: The Basics

December 2nd, 2007 · 2 Comments

Whenever the sun is out, your home’s roof is exposed to solar energy. Why not harness that energy, reduce your electric bill and limit the amount of carbon dioxide you add to the atmosphere each day? Depending on where you live, your roof’s orientation, and the load your roof can bear, mounting photovoltaic cells (PVs) […]

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