Have you ever thought about shifting from traditional energy to solar energy for your home? More and more people are investing in solar panels for their homes. It’s not just about doing the planet a favour. People are also installing […]
With climate change, the rate of natural disasters is increasing (see chart below) and what comes with that increase in natural disasters is an increase in power outages. And to make matters worse, with the growing threat of wildfires some
Due to technological advancements over the past few decades, it’s become more and more feasible to use sustainable energy to power your home. This shift is a critical part of our active efforts to get off of fossil fuels and
We are witnessing major climate change all around the world due in part to our burning fossil fuels (and to our destruction of forests), which resulted in our planet heating up. This change should be taken seriously as it is
Solar LED streetlights have applications in a range of sectors – residential, commercial and public. For homeowners, lighting a long driveway or a large outdoor area can be a significant investment not just to install, but to operate and maintain.
Geothermal energy is growing fast in countries like Iceland, Indonesia, the Philippines and the U.S. Despite having ample geothermal resources, however, it’s not very common in Canada. According to Sustainable Technologies, there are only about 100,000 geothermal exchange systems in
The increasing recognition of renewable energy and its many applications has encouraged academia to put more consideration into its education as well. All over the world, right from the primary school level, environmental sciences are being emphasized. Students are encouraged
More and more, we’re seeing towns and cities transition towards using solar street lights as they have proven both economically beneficial and environmentally friendly. Solar street lights are simply lights mounted on street poles that are powered by solar panels.
In today’s environmentally conscious world, it’s not enough to just be recycling and buying sustainable products. Thanks to the rising focus on sustainability and taking care of the environment, everyone is working harder to reduce their impact on the planet.
Perhaps you want to live off the grid, decrease your carbon footprint or limit your dependency on those utility companies that ask for so much money every month. While we’ve previously covered some of the ways you can decrease your
