If you’re like many people, you may be wondering if using a dishwasher is more environmentally friendly than washing dishes by hand. After all, dishwashers are designed to clean large quantities of dishes at once, which seems like it would save water compared to washing each dish individually. But how much water do dishwashers actually … Read more
Desalination is not generally considered a sustainable method of freshwater production because it consumes a lot of energy and releases brine that pollutes nearby bodies of water. Desalination is only sustainable if we take measures to reduce its environmental effects. These measures include using renewable energy such as solar or wind to power the plant … Read more
No, hydrogen is not considered an energy source. Hydrogen is an energy carrier that can be used to store energy similar to a battery. However, not all hydrogen molecules are created equal. Different production and transportation methods of hydrogen lead to varied environmental effects and costs. Where does hydrogen come from? Hydrogen sources mainly include … Read more
Wind turbines generate electricity by capturing the kinetic energy of the wind. The amount of generated electricity depends on the size of the blades and the wind speed. But how much electricity does a wind turbine actually generate? A wind turbine generates about 1.64 megawatts (MW). This is an average calculated from the number of … Read more
