Climate Change FAQs
What are the greenhouse gasses?
Greenhouse gasses are ozone, methane, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and chlorofluorocarbons. Each type of greenhouse gas reacts with sunlight to trap radiant heat within the earth’s atmosphere. Human industry is responsible for dumping hundreds of millions of tons of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere every year. This is a key factor in global warming, and one that we must combat actively if we want to save life as we know it on this earth.
How is power cost measured?
The cost of power is measured in kilowatt-hours. A kilowatt is a unit of energy, which needs to be translated into energy over time for a meaningful unit to be achieved. The kilowatt-hour can be measured across nearly any power source, though for some, such as solar power, it becomes incumbent upon us to measure the lifetime potential of an array in order to achieve meaningful results.
What is the largest form of renewable energy?
The answer to this depends on whether you are referring to the largest form of renewable energy currently in use, or the largest form of available renewable energy. Currently, hydroelectric power has the lion’s share of the global renewable energy market, weighing in at 15% of the global electricity generation. This pales in comparison to the potential of solar power however. The sun could generate enough electricity to power the earth for a year in less than a single day.
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