energy – envirobites

an image showing an LED lightbulb designed to replace an incandescent bulb.

Lots of us want to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, but we may not know how to do it. Researchers tested different ways to teach us how to do this better.

Climate Environmental Science Human Exposure and Public Health

Shopping local…for energy?

February 25, 2019March 4, 2019 Kristen Brown 0 Comments air quality, energy, health, oil and gas

The US has been producing more energy from its own natural resources in recent years. This is good for energy costs, but is it good for our health? Computer simulations can help figure it out.

Climate Environmental Science

A totally renewable energy future?

December 5, 2018December 10, 2018 Kristen Brown 0 Comments energy, renewable, Sustainability, sustainable

Many countries and states are trying to increase renewable energy to reduce CO2. There are lots of ambitious targets, and scientists analyze whether it is possible to meet these goals. This paper calculates whether it is possible for Europe to go 100% renewable.

Cities Climate

Choosing Green Energy

October 19, 2018October 30, 2018 Kristen Brown 0 Comments energy, green, solar, Solar Energy

We use electricity daily, so many of us want to use cleaner versions. But how should we do that? Is it better to install rooftop solar panels or invest in other clean energy sources? The decision will depend on your situation, but this article provides some information to help you make the best decision for you.

pollinators visiting flowers near a solar farm

Environmental Science Remediation

Can solar farms help agricultural farms?

August 15, 2018August 14, 2018 Kristen Brown 0 Comments agriculture, energy, pollinators, solar

Electricity and food are two things each of us consumes every day. It is possible that by making smart choices, we can help grow more food while also generating electricity. Pollinating insects are an important part of agriculture in the US, and we can make electricity choices to increase the number of those insects near our farms.

Environmental Science

Something to chew on: the environmental impacts of our food choices

June 26, 2018June 26, 2018 Kristina Blank 0 Comments acid rain, agriculture, energy, eutrophication, fisheries, food, greenhouse gases, life-cycle assessment

Hamburger or fish sandwich? Which lunch option has the lowest environmental impact? Consumers and policy makers aiming to make informed choices about what animal protein food sources to support have a new resource available this month, thanks to a review led by University of Washington researchers.

Climate

Capturing carbon: using technology to turn pollution into a solution

December 7, 2017 Katelyn Szura 0 Comments Climate Change, energy, Pollution, Sustainability

Technological advances have brought us incredible inventions that have filled our daily lives with many modern conveniences. However, these technological advances have come at a price of ever increasing air pollution, particularly from carbon dioxide. Just as technological advances have helped create the problem, scientists are now turning to them as a solution to the pollution problem.