What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the phrase “alternative energy”? For some, mental images of towering wind turbines might come to mind. For others, it could be vast fields full of solar panels. As so-called “solar farms” become more and more popular, many landowners are transitioning their agricultural fields to house
When you think of oil production, which countries come to mind? If you’re like many people, you may be thinking of countries throughout the Middle East, such as Saudi Arabi, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates. Would you believe, though, that one of the preeminent oil basins in the entire world is located right here in
Proponents of alternative energy sources are excited about growing interest in domestic manufacturing related to renewable energy sources, especially solar. For years now, the supply of solar-related products, such as solar panels, has mostly come from Asia, but that may change in the coming years if the United States government has its way. According to
As discussions about climate change and solutions to solve the threat continue to increase, more and more individuals are becoming aware of the impact that humans are having on the environment. Many suggestions are being brought forth to try to mitigate the environmental effects of traditional fossil fuels that are being consumed rapidly in order
Since the industrial revolution began manufacturing has been the driving force behind the success of developed nations. Unfortunately for the past century the development of industry came at the expense of the environment. Air, soil, and water pollution became synonymous with the output of large factories, who seemed more concerned with the bottom dollar than
Green energy employment opportunities continue to expand, and as such, Wind Energy technician roles have become increasingly attractive to students and job-seekers. Government policies announced before and during the COP26 Climate Change Conference have caused forecasters to anticipate global renewable electricity capacity to rise more than 60% from 2020 levels to over 4800 GW [By
Over the last three decades, global warming has become a hot topic in the political and industrial landscapes as sea level and temperatures worldwide rose, Arctic icecaps melted, and natural disasters became more frequent and brutal. In an effort to combat this climate change, many industries have invested in renewable energy sources, such as wind
