Self-tutoring about renewable energy sources: the tutor continues about tidal power. I mention in my post from June 26, 2024 the idea of tidal power and why it might not be the most oft-discussed source of renewable energy. Tidal power …
Self-tutoring about electricity: the tutor mentions the idea of transmission and distribution loss. As I understand, transmission and distribution loss, regarding electricity, refers to the loss of energy due to heat that evolves in the conductors or other devices such …
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Self-tutoring about energy profiles: the tutor mentions PEI. I lived in PEI as a kid, and do remember it being a little windy. Its highest point is around 142m above sea level, so the wind might not face many obstacles. …
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Self-tutoring about energy developments: the tutor mentions pink hydrogen. When hydrogen is produced industrially, its colour describes the process whence it comes. Pink hydrogen comes from electrolysis of water, powered by nuclear reactors. It may also be referred to as …
Self-tutoring about biological energy sources: the tutor mentions biomass and biofuels. Biomass is the raw organic matter, produced by plants or animals, that can be burned directly or else processed to fuel. When biomass is processed into fuel, the biomass …
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Self-tutoring about US politics: the tutor begins about the Inflation Reduction Act. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, to me, seemed rather difficult to connect with the goal of reducing inflation. In fact, it was perhaps much more interesting. The …
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Self-tutoring about greenhouse gas emissions: the tutor mentions figures from the US. Part of modern living is driving. Yet, does it fit with a net-zero (emissions) mindset? In the US, transportation causes about 28% of greenhouse gas emissions. Of that, …
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Self-tutoring about energy and the environment: the tutor mentions CO2 emissions. Some people suspect 2024 may have been the peak year for CO2 emissions, and that by 2050, CO2 emissions may be half what they are now. However, it seems …
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Self-tutoring about international business: the tutor mentions the definition of energy dependency. Energy dependency is defined as (imported energy)/consumption. Therefore, if a country consumes 100 units of energy, but must import 40 units of it, said country’s energy dependency is …
Self-tutoring about energy consumption and results: the tutor compares the US and Canada for emissions. Apparently, as of 2022, Canada’s energy-related C02 emissions seem to be up by four percent since 2000, while the USA’s are down by 20%. Interesting, …