Image by Dept of Energy Solar Decathlon A crowd forms in front of Team Ontario/BC?s North House during the first day the solar-powered homes are open to the public at the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Friday, Oct. 09, 2009. (Photo by Stefano Paltera/US Dept. of Energy […]
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August 26, 2012 5 Comments
Image by CGIAR Climate These photos were taken during the plenary session on "Green Growth and Climate-Smart Agriculture" during the World Bank’s 2012 Sustainable Development Forum on "Green Growth for All" held in Washington, D.C. Photo: World Bank Group. Please credit appropriately. In the picture (from left to right) : Juergen Voegele, Sector Director, ARD, […]
Continue reading …I want to power my new home I am building on solar power alone what will the cost be roughly?
August 24, 2012 3 Comments
Image by Dept of Energy Solar Decathlon Zoe Galan of the Universidad de Puerto Rico sets up a temperature sensor inside her team?s solar-powered home for an objective contest during the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Friday, Oct. 09, 2009. (Photo by Stefano Paltera/US Dept. of Energy […]
Continue reading …Question by Haley: What good reasons are there for livestock production being sustainable? I know many “sustainable agriculture” types who say that we should grow mostly plants, or grain, and greatly lessen livestock production. However, I would say that livestock is one of the most important segments of agriculture for feeding a population, in certain […]
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Image by friendsoffamilyfarmers artichoke at Tipping Tree Farm in Colton, Oregon Question by Ryan H: What is subsistence agriculture and its relationship to sustainability? I need to describe Subsistence agriculture and discuss its relationship to sustainability. I can’t find this in my book though. I know what sustainable agriculture is, but I’m guessing it isn’t […]
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Image by CERTs At the Solar Works! Workshop, Attendees learned more about solar energy, heard from people with projects on their homes and businesses, and found resources to get started including a Home Energy Squad visit and a solar site assessment. Attendees also connected with experts serving Saint Paul that talked about their efforts to […]
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Image by Dept of Energy Solar Decathlon Sergeant Patrick Webb of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police welcomes visitors to Team Alberta?s solar-powered home on the first day the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon opens to the public, taking place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Friday, Oct. 09, 2009. (Photo by Stefano Paltera/US […]
Continue reading …Question by : Sustainable agriculture has which of the following impacts? aquifers are depleted more quickly farmland becomes overgrazed soil erodes more quickly less cropland is lost What do you think? Answer below!
Continue reading …How can I upgrade my home with solar power or geothermal energy with a limited budget?
August 12, 2012 2 CommentsQuestion by mickey_0531: How can I upgrade my home with solar power or geothermal energy with a limited budget? Roof gets sun 6am to 8pm in the summer and about 7am to 6pm in the winter. FULL SUN!!!!! Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!
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Image by Dept of Energy Solar Decathlon Team Ontario/BC?s solar-powered home glows during the lighting contest at night. Above the kitchen sink an energy monitoring display changes colors to reflect the home’s energy performance, combining functionality with aesthetic appeal, during the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Monday, […]
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