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How much power is too much power for any one individual to handle, in your opinion?

November 13th, 2009

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What do Sarah Palin and Dick Cheney have in common?

November 13th, 2009

Besides membership in the NRA and their mutual passion for hunting, it seems like both represent ultra right-wing politics. Would Sarah Palin take over the "shadow government" and hold secret energy meetings? They both have oil running through their veins, both are slaves to corporations, both run like girls, and both are bad for our [...]

How much solar paneling is required to produce electrical energy to move a 250 pound body in a 250 pound cart?

November 13th, 2009

What is the amount of solar energy required to drive a 250 pound cart with a 250 pound person 10 miles? How many square feet of recharged paneling would be required? If you are willing to go slowly enough, all you need from the solar panel is enough to overcome static friction to get the [...]

How to make my microwave work only using solar panels?

November 13th, 2009

Hi, I got really interested in the whole concept of solar panels. I read a couple of articles and saw a few videos on how to convert solar energy to electricity, but what I want to know is how can I make the microwave work, only using solar panels? What I mean, is how many [...]

Geothermal energy is often the great hope of renewable energy as it can be continuously and reliably produced?

November 13th, 2009

Geothermal energy is often the great hope of renewable energy as it can be continuously and reliably produced 24/7. While it it has the best potential, it is very limited geographically. The best geothermal resources are in Alaska and California, and the best potential resources are west of the Rockies. How do we overcome the [...]

What college major would be best for a future career in developing alternative energy sources?

November 13th, 2009

Which major would be best for a job in cleantech companies or any other alternative energy businesses. I would guess some sort of engineering but I don’t specifically know which type of engineering. Thanks. The best major would be Environmental Engineering, which deals with the environment, natural resources, consumerism, etc. Your second bet is Chemical [...]