The Sear’s Tower Is Going Solar
The Willis Tower, more commonly known to you and I as the Sear’s Tower, is the tallest building in the U.S. It stands 1,451 feet. And, it’s going green.
First, though, think about all the windows that are on that building. In case you’re wondering, there are over 16,000 of them. So you can imagine how [...]
Easy Changes You Can Make In Honor of Earth Day
It’s hard to believe it’s time for Earth Day again! And although Earth Day is a wonderful opportunity to take action and raise awareness, it’s really a holiday that should be every day.
This is why, every year, I use Earth Day as a type of “New Year’s” holiday. That is, I take a look at [...]
UK’s Weather Could Cool Thanks to Arctic Pool of Water
The UK and Scandinavia already have a relatively cool climate. But thanks to a gigantic pool of fresh water swirling around the Arctic, the weather just might get even cooler.
According to MSNBC, the pool is located just north of Alaska and Canada, and it’s the result of freshwater runoff from rivers and streams. Although there [...]
Solar Continues to Get Cheaper
According to a recent article in Scientific American, in 14.5 seconds the sun shines down more power than the entire Earth uses in one day. In just 88 minutes, the sun provides more energy than the entire Earth uses in one year.
It’s mind-boggling to think about. If we had the technology to truly capture just [...]
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