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Wind energy is one of the most cost-effective renewable energy resources, which is vastly and widely being adopted, especially on a mass scale to be a power generation source. By the mid of 2009, no less than 80 countries were using wind energy on a commercial level. Unlike conventional fossil fuel power plants, windmills don’t emit any greenhouse gasses and even if they are removed they don’t leave any sort of pollution…

As a global community, one of the most serious threats that we are facing is of global warming and rapid climate shifts. These phenomenon which are apparently beyond our control, have been caused by our own negligence. The excessive burning of fossil fuels and unregulated power emissions are destroying the habitable environment of the planet, which is gradually making life difficult for human beings. In the wake of such a threat,…

Solar Panels are getting more popularity than any other alternative renewable energy source all around the world. Not only is it being used for mass power generation but also by domestic households, and is one of the major power sources of the future. Let us examine its pros and cons: Pros The solar panels are one of the most cost-effective energy sources on planet earth, once installed and working. Solar…

Imagine a world where all the batteries are made of paper. Various devices can be smaller, and used batteries wouldn’t hurt the environment. Thanks to Stanford researchers, we might be living in such a world soon. These batteries work thanks ink infused with carbon nanotubes and silver nanowires. The idea is not entirely new, but the possibility of coloring paper with ink and making it a battery is impressive. Thanks…

Several scientists and designers came up with the idea of making a eco-friendly shower which purifies the water using natural filters. After washing in such a shower, the water passes through a series of filters as well as plants such as reeds and rushes. These plants are able to remove the chemicals from your shampoo. It’s a natural purification process and it can happen in your bathroom as well. The…

Electricity has become an important part of our lives. Let it be work or play, getting connected with the rest of the world or performing tasks as simple as heating your food or water, electricity has established its place as a central commodity not only in the lives of an individual, but also for the global economy. Electricity is to the economy, as blood is to the human body. Considering…

As the awareness about the dangerous effects of global warming and green house gas emissions increase, and the nations of the world feel threatened by the possible depletion of fossil resources in the future, the emphasis on alternate and renewable energy sources has been greater than ever. At the dawn of the 21st century, as the human civilization enters the age of information technology, electricity has become the spinal chord of…

As we entered the 21st century, our world is not the same place what it used to be decades ago. Its economy, modes of communication, level of technological advancements, means of transportation, organizational practices, environmental and planetary conditions, lifestyles and priorities, have largely changed. We are living in a world of computer and information technology, and electronic gadgets, which have made our lifestyles much comfortable, but it is not without a…