Alternative Energy
Most of the energy that we use in our Western society today comes from non-renewable sources. Furthermore, most of these types of energy cause a great deal of pollution.
In addition, in order to maintain a sustainable green lifestyle, it is important to decrease or eliminate our reliance on foreign oil both for political and environmental reasons.
Many types of clean and renewable sources of energy have been developed and used by individuals or small communities, which is great, but is not considered mainstream just yet.
The goal of this section of GoingGreenLifestyle.org is to discuss and shed light on the importance of replacing our current sources of energy and the reality of adopting alternative energy sources as part of our lives.
Forms of Renewable and Alternative Energy:
> All About Solar Energy
Did you know that by shining every day, the sun provides more energy that can be used globally for 27 years! This page will continue to grow to provide you with all the information you need to incorporate the energy of the sun to power your life.
> All About Wind Energy
Whoof, Whoof, Whoof... It's a very low frequency sound, similar to the sound of waves hitting the shore. Steady as a heartbeat, maybe increasing or decreasing now and then. Other than that, there's not much to hear. This is the sound of a wind turbine collecting energy from the wind. The advantages of wind power provided by turbines cannot be denied.
> Nuclear Power Alternative Energy
Many people fear nuclear power. But the truth is that nuclear power is a very clean, safe, and a great method to produce alternative energy
> Micro Hydro Energy
Micro Hydro Energy is utilizing the movement of small bodies of water (like a local river or creek) to generate power. The same idea as a dam on a much smaller scale, and it's not eco-disruptive like a dam.