So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Wind and Solar Power (Renewable Energy) towards a Renewed Environ

By Ashley Patrick

For one to understand the notion of renewable energy, one must take into consideration the forms of energy we have in the present society. At present, energy comes from sources such as electricity, coal, and fossil fuel"a substance which contains carbon. Said elements are present on earth; yet, they are not considered renewable resources and are scarce. Moreover, the use of electric power somehow endangers the environment since electricity is created from the burning of coal and other substances containing carbon.

Did you ever wonder why the burning of coal and fossil fuel is dangerous?

The process of burning elements such as coal and fossil fuel threatens the atmosphere due to the fact that it emits amounts of carbon dioxide in toxic levels into the environment. As a result, the ozone layer is damaged and may result to negative effects that are irreversible. In addition to this, respiratory diseases may arise such as bronchitis, asthma, and more. Also, fossil fuels and coal are not renewable; it is possible that they will run out and vanish. Since the resources are scarce and the need is unlimited, there is a disparity that causes the price to increase quickly.

The earth has another form of energy"renewable energy"that the earth always have. Comparing it to the substances containing carbon, it is present in abundance and can be replaced. Solar power, wind and water energy are examples of sources for this kind of energy. The examples mentioned are non-hazardous and earth-friendly. Once brought together with modern technology, the said natural resources are less destructive and less harmful to the environment. Also, said energy is better in terms of economy and practicality.

Some of the benefits of renewable energy are enumerated below:

1. Vast supply " the sun will not stop shining, the wind will not stop blowing, and the water will not stop flowing. This goes to prove that these elements are always in existence on earth. Actually, these are the exact elements that compose the earth itself.

2. Cost effectiveness " despite the unavailability of some renewable energy, those which are present are of so much value in terms of minimizing costs. Because renewable energy is always in abundance, it is least likely that there will be an increase in the production costs. Financial incentives await those who use both wind and solar power.

3. Environmental health " both living and non-living things are secured from pollutants with the use of renewable energy than that of the coal or fossil fuel. It is safer with the former and is a lot better for the earths subsistence. It is also ozone-friendly and thus, everyone and everything on the earths surface are free from danger.

Besides the reasons mentioned above, there are more benefits that are less known to us; decrease in economic exchanges with foreign countries, reduced dependency to foreign resources, and the decrease in pollution and contamination. Renewable energy such as wind and solar power can best provide for countries which lack the availability of electricity and other power resources. And to reduce your electric bill, you can build your own home wind or solar power generator. You can do this by having a step by step instruction guide. With this, you can save energy and increase the value of your home.

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