What Are the Top Greenhouse Gases?
As discussed last week, life on Earth depends on energy coming from the Sun. The greenhouse effect enables us to live here. About half the light reaching Earth’s atmosphere passes through the air and clouds on the way to the surface. The light is then absorbed and radiated upward in the form of infrared heat. […]
The Simple Science of a Greenhouse
Every day, there are stories in the media about climate change. Opinions on the subject vary widely. Based on a UN report, Axios wrote “Nothing is happening remotely fast enough to save humanity from facing the self-inflicted disaster of runaway climate change”. Some see it quite differently. The challenge is the subject consists of incredibly […]
Solar Power on a Rainy Day
Solar power has achieved continuous improvement in efficiency. The demand is strong as consumer and business interest grows. I would love to implement Elon Musk’s vision at my summer home in Pennsylvania. The vision would include Tesla roof shingles which look like regular shingles but which contain solar cells. they are now available for sale. […]
Build You Own Climate Change Model
Every day, there are stories in the media about climate change. I have seen none which would make one feel the problem is not real. Based on a new UN report, Axios wrote “Nothing is happening remotely fast enough to save humanity from facing the self-inflicted disaster of runaway climate change”. The issue is how real is […]
Electric Airplanes
The era of electric airplanes is closer than you may think. The initial focus of this nascent market is for short flights. For example, European EasyJet is working with American start-up Wright Electric to build electric planes for regular services flying distances of less than 300 miles. Coast to coast flights on electric airplanes is […]
