Solar Power-The Energy of the Future
Abstract: Solar energy, once thought impossible for use as a consumer power source, is steadily growing in its applications and affordability. Laboratories and government agencies are optimistic that solar power will soon be economically feasible for nations worldwide. Such uses as passive solar heating and cooling of homes, and the use of photovoltaic (solar electric) cells to run "big energy" appliances are currently out of reach for the everyday consumer. Others, such as the use of photovoltaic cells to power portable computers, lanterns and other items, are more and more becoming a solid investment for the general public. Companies that produce such items are reaching their audiences through sites on the world wide web and through mail-order-catalogues.
Solar power, once considered as futuristic and unobtainable as the moon, is fast becoming a reality for nations whose fossil fuel supplies will soon disappear. Solar energy is pollutionless and is a fuel source of virtually infinite abundance. It may be the only stead-fast source of energy that is usable by our fossil fuel-burning society.
According to an article recently published on the World Wide Web by the Untied States Dept. of Energy-residential appliances, most of which can be run on solar power, consume 90 % of all energy used in the residential sector. That means, if a household used photovoltaic (solar electric) panels solely to run their appliances, such as a refrigerator, microwave, or used passive solar energy for heating water, they could reduce their annual energy purchases and strain on fossil fuel supply by an average of $1,750 dollars per person.
According to the same article, "for most of the United States the electrical needs for a typical family could be theoretically met by using the solar energy shining on 30 sq. ft. of roof space." (U.S.-Facts) Going even further, if the U.S. was to have to rely solely on solar power for its energy needs, it could supply the entire country with power using solar power covering an area as large as 2 or 3 counties in Nevada. To be effective, these systems would only have to be 10 % efficient, a rate that has already been met in laboratories.
As well as keeping our current energy use in check, we must think about growing populations and the threat they will pose to our shrinking resources.
Feminine sexuality and power has been a controversial topic since the dawn of time. In many ancient societies, females exist as the lesser beings. They were meant only to bear children, and to stay loyal to their husband. Cleopatra VI became one of the first prominent females to exert her power. She reigned as queen of the entire Egyptian kingdom and bowed to no one. Cleopatra used her beauty to get what she wanted and needed for her country, and by doing this, she conquered some of the most politically important men of the Roman republic. Yet for many years, the life of this formidable queen was left unrecognized. The story of Cleopatra VI came back into intrigue with the production of three films: Cleopatra by Cecil B. de Mille in 1934, Cleopatra by Joesph L. Mankiewicz in 1963, and Cleopatra Jones by Jack Starrett in 1973. Each of these productions represents the historical Cleopatra in modern glory and power. They meant to appeal to both men and women; to the woman’s want and need for power in a still male-dominant world, and to the man's lust for an intellectual, and beautiful woman. All three of these films served their purpose accurately; they maintained a close connection to the historical context of Cleopatra, yet successfully attracted their target audience.
Esperanza builds her strength off the mishaps that occur while living on Mango Street. In the vignettes, Esperanza describes some very interesting things that take place on Mango Street. She recalls a time when Sally befriended her and told Esperanza to leave her alone with the boys. Esperanza felt out of place and was very uncomfortable and very ashamed to be in that situation. She wanted more from life than that, so she left the scene.
Esperanza was an independent person. She always felt that everyone was like her. She thought everyone was rich but she was wrong not everyone was like her not everyone was rich. She lived on a farm called El Rancho de las Rosas with her and her Papa. her father died and her Tio Luis tried to marry mama for their money. They fled the country and someone burned their house down. They went to a place where everyone was not rich they weren’t like Esperanza. They had kids going to work just so they can help get money for their family.
e the baby’s kept on filling their diapers.Esperanza's biggest problem was when her dad died,when she had to leave abuelita in aguascalientes,and when her mama got sick with fever valley,so she had to get a job to be able to pay the hospital bill.The most important part of the book that Esperanza had to deal with was marta and her friends,because all marta and her friends did was getting people to strike with
When they meet a poor lady named Carmen on the train she tells them how she is poor but rich. Esperanza doesn’t really understand this until she faces some of her own problems at the camp. Once mama is home from the hospital and Abuelita comes from Mexico, Esperanza realizes that she is happy. She has dreams for her future, she has her family, and she has all she needs even if she doesn’t have a lot of money
I think having lived in an apartment building previously; she thought that moving to a house would be exponentially better. She explains some of what she thought it would have: “a basement … three washrooms … trees … a big yard, etc.” The reality of the house was far less wonderful than she had dreamed it would be. Her previous home on Loomis was embarrassingly bad. She felt that when she pointed out where she lived, others were disgusted by its state of disrepair: “the paint peeling, wooden bars Papa had nailed on the windows so we wouldn’t fall out”. She had hoped for something as far from their old home as possible. The house on Mango Street fell far short. The trees were small, the yard was small, and the garage was small. It all made her feel small and insignificant. She was unhappy about the fact that they moved to a home and not only did they still had to share one bathroom, “Everybody has to share a bedroom--Mama and Papa, Carlos and Kiki, me and Nenny”. This disappointment lit a fire in her to leave this place and find her a respectable home that she could be proud of. She would move to a home far away from her childhood embarrassment and dissatisfaction. It was not only the size of the house on Mango Street, but its dilapidated appearance “bricks are crumbling in places, and the front door is so swollen you have to push hard to get in”. Esperanza fears
Stevie Smith blames Genesis 3 by holding it responsible in history for cruelty. She openly states in her poem that the story of Eve must be held accountable for all the suffering women had to endure: "Ah what cruelty, In history What misery" (Smith ll.9-11). Furthermore, the author communicates her message very powerfully through the use of dictio...
The garden of Phaeacia is insanely wealthy. The land is so fertile that all kinds of fruits are abundant in the garden.."..Olives swelling sleek and dark/ And the yield of all these trees will never flag or die/ neither in winter nor in summer, a harvest all year round" (Homer, 183). As it is portrayed, Phaeacians have permanent natural wealth so they don't have to struggle hard in order to obtain food, for everything is available in considerable amount. Climate is also very appropriate because they have no radically changing seasons, which may damage the crops.
The future of the United States solar energy industry will be shaped not only by economic growth, but also by the rate of declining oil resources and the global realization of the consequences of human induced climate change. Political responses to this realization in the United States include; new policies, legislature, and tax incentives to both businesses and private households to promote growth and investment in the solar power industry.
Preview: Today I will discuss the potential that solar power has to become this country’s main supply of energy and the latest research that can make solar power more efficient and cost effective. I will also present the environmental benefits that come with using solar power over other and more harmful forms of energy.
I have already written about the obvious benefits of going solar. There are other benefits as well that decrease the impact on our earth over time. Solar panels and battery banks have a life of 25-35 years and don't need anything more than general cleaning, snow removal and monthly water filling. Solar energy is the cleanest and purest form of energy, allowing for cleaner air overall in our environment. There is great hope for a lot more solar panels to be installed worldwide.
Human population growth is becoming a huge issue in our world today. The population is increasing rapidly. The reason that it is becoming a concern is because it has affected the economic, environmental, and social aspects of our world. In the film Frontline: Heat, we can see how there might not be a future for our planet unless we are able to reduce the emissions and make our world a safe place. Not only for the present but also for future generations so that they are able to live long and healthy lives.
This movie’s portrayal of Julius Caesar and Cleopatra is historically accurate. For example, Julius Caesar visits Alexandria, he finds himself in the middle of the dispute between Cleopatra and her brother Ptolemy XIII, portrayed by Anthony Harvey. After the death of Ptolemy XII Auletes, Cleopatra is forced by ancient Egyptian custom to marry her brother Ptolemy XIII. Once Ptolemy sees that Cleopatra wants the throne to herself, he drives her away. At the beginning of the movie, Cleopatra meets Julius Caesar in hopes that he will help her become the sole ruler of Egypt. In order to get an audience with Caesar, Cleopatra gets her servant to wrap her up in a carpet and rush her to Caesar to plead her case. Fortunately for Cleopatra, Julius Caesar takes her side on the ordeal and teaches her fearlessness and leadership. As Cleopatra and Caesar spend more and more time together, their relationship as lovers begins to flourish. Although Julius Caesar and Cleopatra loved each other, she also had a special place in her heart for Mark Antony. In fact, Cleopatra and Mark Antony eventually married- to the dismay of the Romans- and had 2 children. A war eventually breaks out and Julius Caesar is called to fight with his men. Before he leaves for the war, Julius Caesar is notified that the Great Library of Alexandria caught fire due to the raging warfare. Caesar displays a nonchal...
Household energy conservation is a very practical and realistic approach to conserving energy within our society. US households consume a tremendous amount of natural gas as well as electric energy. It has been calculated that the amount of energy consumed within the US increased exponentially from about 1850 to 1975. If energy continued to increase at this rate, we would be experiencing severe energy shortages in our current society. Luckily, steps towards conservation, including various energy regulations, have curbed that growth somewhat, brining the predicted 160 Qbtu/yr for the year 2000 down to around 93.8 Qbtu/yr by the year 1996. However, household energy usage is still a major issue as households consume about 38% of the total consumed energy and contribute greatly to natural gas consumption and issues such as global warming. Therefore, it is important that people understand how we use energy in the household and what steps can be taken to conserve that energy.
I am certain that all have heard of the terms greenhouse gases, fossil fuels, and global warming. Have you ever questioned what will happen if nothing is done about the environmental problems facing the world today? What if I answer you that, we can merely use the power from the sun to power up our entire planet without the use of harmful energy sources, which affect our atmosphere? The power from the sun is what we call solar power. Solar power is the energy that comes from the sun as light and heat energy, and then it is later converted into electrical energy through solar panels (Nelson, 2008).