Tag: energy
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5.4 Energy Sources: Wind Energy
Author: Junhao He ABSTRACT: Wind energy is a renewable energy source that is clean, cost-effective, and pollution-free. It is generated by wind turbines through the process of converting the kinetic energy of wind into electricity. MAIN: Wind energy technology presented a substantial improvement over the past few years. Besides developing an eco-friendly environment, wind energy…
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5.5 Energy Sources: Biomass
Author: Chenjing Zheng ABSTRACT: This presentation discusses biomass energy which has become a possible alternative source to avoid or mitigate the global consumption of fossil fuel which could help nature preservation attempts implemented by public authorities. MAIN: The term biomass energy refers to the energy that comes from renewable organisms, particularly plants and animals. This…
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5.6 Energy Sources: Hydro
Author: Sabrina Thomason MAIN Hydroelectricity is produced when water falls from a higher point to a lower point creating speed and kinetic energy. The moving water is channeled through an intake canal and used to spin a turbine. The rotation winds a generator that transforms this movement into electricity that is sent out into the…
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5.8 Energy Sources: Nuclear Energy
Author: Laura Oliveira ABSTRACT: Nuclear is a low carbon energy source that uses nuclear reactions and radioactive elements to generate energy and produces little greenhouse gas emissions. MAIN: After the first drop of an atomic bomb in WW2, interest in nuclear energy and power grew and technology began to advance alongside the fear of nuclear…
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5.9 Energy Sources: Coal
Author: Qiutian Wang ABSTRACT: This article will analyze the use of coal worldwide, the environmental impact, and possible solutions. MAIN: What is coal, how we use it, and why we need it? Coal is the most abundant fuel fossil in the world. Its main uses include generating electricity, supporting the production of cement and steel,…
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6.3 Materials: Aluminum
Author: Neva Wang ABSTRACT: Aluminum is a common metal that is used abundantly. It is highly recyclable; however, production of aluminum creates a lot of carbon emissions. Efforts need to be made in order to reduce the carbon footprint of aluminum, as well as depend less on it. MAIN: Aluminum is one of the most…
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7.5 Building Design: Passive House
Author: Johanna Weber ABSTRACT: Passive House is the world leading building standard in energy-efficient construction and is one of the pioneering concepts for building low-energy houses. MAIN Established by the Passivhaus Institute in Darmstadt, Germany in 1996, “Passive House” is a building standard that is truly energy efficient, comfortable and affordable all at the same…
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7.5 Building Design: Passive House
Author: Johanna Weber ABSTRACT: Passive House is the world leading building standard in energy-efficient construction and is one of the pioneering concepts for building low-energy houses. MAIN Established by the Passivhaus Institute in Darmstadt, Germany in 1996, “Passive House” is a building standard that is truly energy efficient, comfortable and affordable all at the same…
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16.9 Certification Systems: Net Zero
Net-Zero is the goal of producing zero greenhouse gas emissions or offsetting the emissions we do produce. By Caitlin Boyes
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7.14 Building Design: Green Walls and Roofs
Applying greenery to the built environment can be beneficial for social, economic, and ecological factors.By Olivia Bailey
The Carbon Crisis 