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Question by doricescottage: Does anyone know of grant programs to convert my older home to alternative energy? I am a substitute teacher on a limited income and we want to convert to solar and wind power if possible. The home was built in the 1920’s. Please only serious answers! Give your answer to this question […]

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What are the major benifits of using Regular Electricity or Solar Electricity?

Image by UNDP in Europe and Central Asia To solve the problem of sustainable energy access for war returnees, the UNDP renewable energy challenge asked citizens around the world to design an affordable, easy-to-maintain energy solution. The objective is to give access to energy for over 3,000 families who were without electricity for more than […]

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Question by Jessica: Can our current farming techniques be sustained indefinitley? Can out currect farming techinques be sustained inefinitley? Why or why not? Why is cellulosic ethanol production viewed so favorably? Give your answer to this question below!

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i need a topic for a “How To, Informational Speech on Energy”?

Image by pennstatenews Solar energy exhibits, from electricity production to water heaters, were there to inform, too. Question by amerino14: i need a topic for a “How To, Informational Speech on Energy”? Informational Topic: ENERGY – First consider larger topics, such as consumption, policies, markets, emission, oil, solar, wind and others, then narrow the topic […]

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Solar fencer do you have one, and did you notice a savings on your electric bill?

Image by Tolka Rover Everywhere we went in Turkey outside Istanbul we noticed that many if not most buildings have solar water heaters on their roofs. [DSC_1788] Question by Calamitty: Solar fencer do you have one, and did you notice a savings on your electric bill? I just bought a solar fencer for my horse, […]

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How do minerals get into the soil? What can farmers do if their soil is lacking minerals?

Image by antonemus Jalur jalan raya di Vietnam yang dipakai adalah jalur kanan. Dalam perjalanan dari Viet Tri – Hanoi – Lang Son. Question by Renee L: How do minerals get into the soil? What can farmers do if their soil is lacking minerals? Geography! Thanks for helping! Even if you are unsure, just comment! […]

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Which is the ideal water heating option?

Image by UNDP in Europe and Central Asia Showers connected to solar water heater Find out more about energy efficiency in Armenia Photo courtesy of UNDP in Armenia Question by Catherine G: Which is the ideal water heating option? My husband and I have been considering more eco-friendly approaches to our energy expense. Which is […]

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Question by socarws: What are best wind and solar powered generators? This would be for a residential area and need to comply to fire and other safety regulations. I want to generate electric power for home and electric vehicles. What do you think? Answer below!

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what is the rainforest used for? why is the rainforest under threat?

Image by antonemus Bergaya dalam perjalanan balik dari Lang Son ke Hanoi. Pemandangannya keren. Question by black_starred_sky: what is the rainforest used for? why is the rainforest under threat? how has the rainforest managed to be sustainable? Give your answer to this question below!

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60 minutes and the sushi segment. Is sushi really becoming a comodity?

Image by antonemus Liputan tentang sayur aman di Vietnam. Lokasi di Provinsi Viet Tri dan Lang Son. Tapi, ini tak hanya liputan juga sekaligus jalan-jalan. Vietnam, Oktober 2012. Question by epic_laydown: 60 minutes and the sushi segment. Is sushi really becoming a comodity? it used to be a pretty rare delicacy but with its popularity, […]

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