Water pollution is defined as the contamination of water bodies such as lakes, rivers, seas and oceans and groundwater which are caused by numerous activities by human beings. Water pollution is actually a major problem that the world is facing….
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Harnessing the wind has been one of the smartest and effective uses of pure nature to power man’s endeavors. Whether the wind is harnessed and attached to equipment that grinds grains for the masses or whether the wind is harnessed,…
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Wow! We really need to protect the environment, conserve energy, and become energy independent. That is the mantra heard daily in some form or other. It has strong appeal to both the emotional and logical needs for protecting our environment….
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A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone that produces disturbances known as tropical waves which occur every few days in the warm coastal waters during hurricane season (June 1 to November 30.) ~ Pre Birth Stage In order for…
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What do you mean, “How does windmill power work?” The wind blows and it turns the generator. How hard is that? You can stop reading now. It all started back in the day when some dude discovered that when you…
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Tropical storms include typhoons, hurricanes and cyclones. The definition of each is the same but the type depends on the geographical area it is found in. Hurricanes form in the Atlantic, or the northeast pacific, typhoons in the Northwestern Pacific,…
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A typhoon is the name given to a severe storm that occurs in the northwestern part of the Pacific Ocean. The majority of typhoons develop in the triangle between Japan, Micronesia and the Philippines. In other parts of the world…
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Saving on energy costs has become a necessity as utility prices have sky-rocketed. We used to poke good natured fun at our parents when we were growing up as they complained about how we would leave lights on in a…
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Drip, drip, drip… we hear, we know, and one day, we’ll fix that tap. But are we aware between now and then, how much water is going down the drain? A basic drop can lose 26 + gallons [+ –…
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How Windmill Power Works Windmills capitalize on the movement of air currents across the uneven surface of the earth as it heats up and cools down. Dry land heats up faster and cools down faster than the oceans. Areas closer…
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