Bill Le

APES 3B

[Bill Le @BL507835apes]

I love my salt lamp -- it produces electricity through the burning of coal, and through this process, sulfur oxide (SOx) is emitted into the environment. This primary pollutant can produce acid rain, and that can be very dangerous to public health.
@franklinlorax #apesair

[Bill Le @BL507835apes]

@andreaAPES @franklinlorax I appreciate how conscientious you are of your impact on the environment -- awareness can bring about real change. Go you, Andrea!

[Bill Le @BL507835apes]

@SL508756apes @franklinlorax You seem to be very aware of your impact on the environment. I'm so proud of you Sam, continue eliminating your footprint!

[Bill Le @BL507835apes]

I have a desk lamp and on the bottom, you can see all of its details -- you can read that it uses 4.5 watts. Watts is a unit of energy, and light energy emitted through the lightbulb (kinetic energy) is derived from coal (as potential energy). @franklinlorax #apesenergy

[Maron J @MJ518064apes]

although blenders use HIGH amounts of energy compared to fans, TVs, and more, they make some pretty good smoothies. worth it ? #apesenergy @franklinlorax comment fav smoothie down below 😎🍌🍓🍍

[Suha Malik @SM507721apes]

wind energy is a unlimited renewable resource that exists due to the earth spinning & unequal heating of the planet surface. i spotted some wind turbines in the image below! negatives, however, include being a blight, noise pollution, & killing birds @franklinlorax #apesenergy

[JuliadanesAPES @danes_julia]

The car I drive is a Toyota Hylander. This vehicle is a hybrid. This means that it is better for the environment! Though this car isn’t electric, it still makes a positive difference:) @franklinlorax #apesenergy

[Bill Le @BL507835apes]

@AS511195apes @franklinlorax Daylight is extremely powerful in conserving energy -- moreover, if we design our future houses with intentional window placement so that the sun's UV rays radiate light into our houses effectively, we could heat our houses during the winters too (using less energy)!

[Jaclyn Dutkiewicz @JD508477apes]

This is my car that runs only on regular unleaded gasoline (Petrol). There are alternative vehicles that are better for the environment like hybrid cars that use gasoline and the battery, or electric cars, but these can be more inconvenient to fill up. @franklinlorax #apesenergy

[Zach Heder @zachhederapes]

Kyle has lots of extra things plugged in that he isn't using, which uses more energy than he needs to, increasing energy bills for his family @franklinlorax #apesenergy

[Emma Zais @EZ507743apes]

I use a lot of energy by turning on my fan at night, so I do my best to make up for it by keeping my light off during the day. #apesenergy @franklinlorax

[Bill Le @BL507835apes]

@EZ507743apes @franklinlorax I also have a fan in my room I keep in my room (except I mostly keep it on during the summer to stay cool). Keeping a fan on for long periods of time can be costly per year, depending on the fan's wattage and the city's kilowatt per hour.

[Bill Le @BL507835apes]

Here is my (dying) plant that I keep in my room. If you look closely, you canseetheorganic material in the soil. Humus is organic material (once-living) and breaks down into soil, which can include roots and sticks. The humus also provides a rustic look. #apesland @franklinlorax

[Vincent Sparacino @VS508588apes]

My family cut down the trees that had been there for 40 years. We planted these new trees, which is an example of sustainable growth. We will then be able to cut the these trees down in 40 years. #apesland @franklinlorax

[Brooke Bollis @brooke_bollis]

My yard has lots of rocks that’s are different shapes and sizes. When water flows through then we can determine the size and porosity. @franklinlorax #apesland

[Bill Le @BL507835apes]

@andreaAPES @franklinlorax These types of plants are very similar to cacti, which are known for their ability to hold moisture -- desert biomes allot great conditions for these types of plants. furthermore, aloe vera juice has skin-healing benefits...different plants have different uses.

[Bill Le @BL507835apes]

@EZ507743apes @franklinlorax Franklin in its suburban housing structure allows people to live their lives in their own separate, individual spheres, but as you mention, has damaging effects. It's important that future generations map out neighborhoods with intention and precaution -- urban planning is key!!

[Abby Krajnak @AK517960apes]

These 2 lovely plants are grouped together when it comes to soil! :) Both do not like standing water so permeable soil is best. We treat both plants with a bit of miracle growth as well (a 15-30-15 fertilizer) #apesland @franklinlorax

[Zach Heder @zachhederapes]

Suburbs like Franklin are a product of urban sprawl. People from rural areas want to be close to cities for many reasons, mainly for more job opportunities, but urban sprawl has many adverse environmental impacts. @franklinlorax #apesland

[Bill Le @BL507835apes]

@JayceeNirschl @franklinlorax Some ways you can use less electricity is turning your lights off whenever you leave a room and unplugging unused electronics. The first step of making meaningful change is by recognizing your own impact -- I'm happy that you are considering how you can lessen your footprint!