how do I construct a solar hot water heater?
Image by Easternblot Everywhere in Tibet! Question by Peter H: how do I construct a solar hot water heater? I have a 45 gallon storage container and I want to run hose from the drum around my greenhouse and back so it will heat the water. Can I hook up the hose loop to the [...]
Image by friendsoffamilyfarmers Organic Valley donated cheese and milk at the event. Question by toastxcore: What are some sustainable ways of using the rainforest? if you could give me any ways, websites, key words etc that would be superrrr – i asked this in geography because it’s for my geography homework, not sure where else [...]
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Image by UN Women Gallery By bringing solar power home, the women are also supporting a greener form of energy usage. Many live in villages without any electricity at all, where kerosene usage is high. Yet kerosene is not a sustainable resource, nor is it cheap or healthy. Barefoot College estimates that the initiative now [...]
Continue reading …Question by Mr X: Is it worth my while investing in natural energy for my home? I was thinking about investing in some Solar Panels and a small Wind Turbine to power my home. I live alone and do not consume lots of electricity. From what I hear I am looking at waiting at least [...]
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Image by nikkiprice Question by Joe Hanzel: How much does 1000 square feet of solar panels cost (pool heating)? How much does 1000 square feet of solar panels cost? This is for a pool with dimensions 75ft by 25ft? How much will it cost including installation fee and the water heater? This is for an [...]
Continue reading …How can I find sponsors to help us in building a self sustainable organic farm?
June 8, 2013 3 CommentsQuestion by Destiny: How can I find sponsors to help us in building a self sustainable organic farm? We will produce gourmet veggies, fruits, and herbs; all organic. I will also makes soaps and bath & body products.. How does a nobody like me find people who want to help? Or people to possibly.. invest [...]
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Image by skome Question by NakedHike: How come new homes aren’t built with solar panels? With all this “Go Green!” nonsense going on, you would think we would be graduating to better construction habits. Tankless water heaters, solar panels on roofs, compost heap areas in yards, WiFi- Broadband ready homes,etc. Add your own answer in [...]
Continue reading …Question by Hayden: Where can you buy quality solar powered street lamps? I work for the green committee at my high school, and one of the ideas that was brought up was to replace the lights in the parking lot (which run all night long) with solar powered ones. That way they could charge during [...]
Continue reading …What happens to food produced by a rain forest tree when it is eaten by animals or the tree dies?
June 2, 2013 8 Comments
Image by friendsoffamilyfarmers Question by NiteAngel: What happens to food produced by a rain forest tree when it is eaten by animals or the tree dies? Tropical rain forests are estimated to be responsible for more than 20% of global photosynthesis. It seems reasonable to expect that the rain forests would reduce global warming by [...]
Continue reading …What do you think Julia Gillards biggest class war biogotry worst hypocrisy is?
May 31, 2013 1 CommentQuestion by HerbalPhil Wellness Warrior!: What do you think Julia Gillards biggest class war biogotry worst hypocrisy is? I have heart disease. My electric bill subsidises rich folks generating solar power yet I cannot afford to switch on the hot water heater? Why can’t I get a free solar electricity generator and solar hot water [...]
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