@melgendreau@TA_Andrew_P273 True 😂I read about solar power shingles for roofs but I can picture people trying to clean their roof and falling in the winter
So I just learned that solar panels operate better in cold sunny weather. Like most electronics, solar panels function more efficiently in cold conditions than in hot. #phys273#solarpower#solarpanels#lesson6
However not all countries receive the same amount of sun therefore not all countries can take advantage of all that solar energy https://t.co/4bYtCiIPSS
Chasing Coral shows very good imagery of the underwater reality of climate change and the warming of the Ocean! In the documentary I learned that 93% of the Earth's warming is actually absorbed by the ocean which is why we might not be feeling it as much on land.
Crazy and eye-opening stats about living a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. Even if you reduce your meat consumption, you are still helping!☺ #lesson12#vegetarian#benefits
Saving water is one of the simple ways to reduce carbon usage. When you brush your teeth, turn off the tap or take shorter showers. It takes energy to pump and heat the water. #lesson11#phys273#carbon#water
Deforestation is such a large contributor to climate change because forests act as carbon sinks. Therefore when we remove them, we remove a sink, and thus a place for carbon to be stored. https://t.co/w2pqXtrFaF
I think all energy sources both renewable and non have pros and cons, best way to save the earth is for us as consumers to use energy is moderation. Hang your clothes out to dry, take a walk to the corner store instead of the car.... https://t.co/NGM5f9TuHz
Although the fossil fuel rate is amazing, Iceland uses geothermal energy which also has its pros and cons
See them here https://t.co/omAKjHzFa1 https://t.co/4pFqZ8oiAB
According to Natural Resources Canada, Energy use grew by 31% between 1990 and 2014. Without energy efficiency improvements, energy use would have grown by 55% #energyefficiency#EnergyConservation
I remember being in high school watching all these videos about our climate and environment. I only understood the concept but understanding the reasons why and the science behind it all makes this such more of a bigger issue to me personally, and hopefully the world
If we export so much electricity to the us why are we then importing electricity? Shouldn’t we give it amongst ourselves first ? #confused#electricity#PHYS273