Monthly Archives: September 2009

Sunlight Into Electricity – The Magic Photovoltaic Cell

Solar power, the subject of so much discussion over the last 20 years is becoming more and more important as many countries try to find a cure for the dependence on fossil fuels. When the uninformed think about solar power they may tend to be reminded about the legend of alchemy, the ancient legend of … Continue reading

Story of Boeing’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Aircraft

Duration: 00:01:59Views: 112,987 air vehicles. Over the longer term, solid oxide fuel cells could be applied to secondary power-generating systems, such as auxiliary power units for large commercial airplanes. Boeing does not envisio (more)

Alternative Energy Research and Royalty Investments

For a number of years, as oil prices declined during the mid-1980s, government funding for alternative energy sources faded. Now, though, with resurfacing concerns over energy, researchers are looking for alternatives for meeting our national energy needs. Too much reliance on oil imports weakens us politically. Plus, fossil fuels are finite resources which cannot meet … Continue reading

Sustainability Specialists – Three Reasons For Early Appointment on Real Estate Development Projects

Sustainability is a powerful and far reaching concept that requires local interpretation, definition and articulation. The increasingly higher demands on real estate development projects to make a significant contribution to the sustainable development agenda make an early identification of the constraints, opportunities and requirements essential. A sustainability specialist can help with identifying the risks and … Continue reading

Should Grades 6-12 Offer Online Options?

On the orientation day for my online class, I always start out by saying the same thing: online isn’t for everybody… but maybe it should be. For students to thrive in an online classroom, they need to monitor themselves to meet weekly and long-term deadlines. Obviously, the format of the class affects the structure greatly, … Continue reading