Energy Footprint

Source Series: The Tides of Change

Chrystal Electricity, Energy Consumption, Energy Footprint, Energy Usage, Renewable Energy, The Source Series, Water March 5, 2019July 18, 2019Electricity, Energy Consumption, Energy Footprint, Hydroelectricity, Renewable Energy, The Source Series, Water

The ocean is a wondrous and awe-inspiring ecosystem. It covers most of our planet (71% of it…and let’s not forget that number is increasing)! The average depth of the ocean is nearly 2.5 miles, but the lowest

Source Series: Wind Power. Are you a fan?

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Electricity, Energy Consumption, Energy Footprint, Energy Usage, Global Warming, Renewable Energy, The Source Series March 1, 2019July 18, 2019Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Climate Science, Electricity, Energy Consumption, Global Warming, Renewable Energy, Wind Energy, Wind Turbine, Windmill

Wind power is a renewable energy source which has been around forever (well, a very very long time). Wind powered machines have been grinding grains for more than 2 millennia. Windmills pumping water in the Netherlands prevented

Something to Polarize you

Ben Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Emissions, Energy Footprint, Global Warming, Polar Bears February 26, 2019July 18, 2019Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Climate Science, Global Warming, Polar Bear

International Polar Bear Day is February 27th. We all love the videos of the curious creatures trying to pop their heads into not so closed vehicle windows, their fascinating courtship and the cubs playfully oblivious to their

Source Series: Dam it!

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Electricity, Energy Footprint, Energy Usage, Global Warming, Renewable Energy, The Source Series February 19, 2019July 18, 2019Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Climate Science, Hydroelectricity

Water into wine. Impressive. Water into electricity…Planet Saving! Did you know that hydropower is actually the oldest form of renewable energy? We’ve been harnessing the power of water through water wheels and turbines for centuries. The Ancient

Source Series: The Radiant Sun

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Current Events, Energy Footprint, Energy Usage, Global Warming, Renewable Energy, The Source Series February 12, 2019July 18, 2019Climate Change, Renewable Energy, solar energy, Solar Power

The talk of the town is Renewables. Finally – am I right?! But let’s not dwell on the length of time it’s taken to get this conversation (almost) front and center, let’s just be glad it’s here

The Energy Footprint of a Lightsaber?

Ben Energy Footprint, Energy Usage January 28, 2019May 4, 2021Energy Consumption, energy efficiency, lightsaber, Renewable Energy

What do you think the lifetime energy output would be from a Lightsaber?

More Footprints for Thought

Ben Climate Change, Energy Consumption, Energy Footprint, Energy Usage, Global Warming, Transportation January 24, 2019July 18, 2019

We previously examined the basics of an average American footprint. But we can assume most people don’t live the basic life. Let us take a look at other things that may increase the size of our footprint.

The Carbon Footprint of Trump’s Wall

Ben Climate Change, Energy Footprint, Global Warming, Renewable Energy January 17, 2019July 18, 2019

While the Government has “shutdown” over the funding of a wall between Mexico and the USA, the rest of the responsible community continues to go about their daily lives living through the terror of a southern invasion.

Comparing the Energy Footprints of Electric and Petroleum Vehicles

Ben Electricity, Emissions, Energy Footprint, Energy Usage, Transportation June 14, 2018August 5, 2021

Most experts agree that electric cars are cleaner than the traditional cars powered by fossil fuels, but the question is by how much? Breaking down the stages of both life cycles to compare can give us a

Energy Conservation Measures

Ken Electricity, Energy Consumption, Energy Footprint, Energy Usage June 11, 2018August 5, 2021

We are witnessing an efficiency revolution when it comes to energy consumption. Governments, private businesses, and individuals are increasing their education about energy efficiency and the multiple ways it can positively affect the world around us. Efficient