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2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion src/content/geothermal/environment.mdx
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Expand Up @@ -11,4 +11,4 @@ Possibly the biggest issue with geothermal though is the land it takes to build
The building of larger plants can often disrupt ecosystems but this effect comes with all types of energy.
This effect is mitigated though with smaller systems such as ones installed on houses.

<img src="/images/geothermal_enviormental.webp" alt="Geothermal plant"/>
<img src="/images/geothermal_enviormental.webp" alt="Geothermal plant" />
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sectionHeader: What is It?
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Geothermal energy is heat energy captured from within the earth and is then used for various things such as heating, cooking, and even electricity.
Geothermal energy is heat energy captured from within the Earth and is then used for various things such as heating, cooking, and even electricity.
What’s fascinating about geothermal energy is that it’s all around us.
Just about anywhere on the planet this energy can be captured. If we were to harness all of it, it would be enough to power the earth 3 times over.
Just about anywhere on the planet this energy can be captured.
If we were to harness all of it, it would be enough to power the Earth 3 times over!
That’s an incredible amount of energy.
However, it’s important to remember that geothermal energy isn’t a new concept.
Humans have been using it for over 10,000 years for functions such as heating hot springs, cooking, and even space heating in cities such as Pompeii.
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Nowadays, electric appliances are fairly commonplace.
Instead of using natural gas, they use electricity to power themselves.
This reduces emissions as natural gas produces large amounts of carbon due to its extraction and transportation.
Instead of using natural gas, they use electricity to power themselves.
This reduces emissions as natural gas produces large amounts of carbon due to its extraction and transportation.
Electric appliances such as stoves can also be safer as they reduce the chance of fire.
But what can you do? Well, the next time one of your appliances breaks replace it with an electric one.
But what can you do?
Well, the next time one of your appliances breaks replace it with an electric one.
It won't cost you much more and can even save you money on bills.

<img src="/images/appliances.jpeg" alt="Electric stove"/>
<img src="/images/appliances.jpeg" alt="Electric stove" />
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This can help you avoid late fees and, in some cases, companies will even give you a discount if you enable it.
However, be wary, for some online services will automatically charge more than you budgeted for if you go over your usage tier.


<img src="/images/online_billing.avif" alt="Picture of laptop with online billing"/>
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States like California have made plans to ban the sale of all new gas-powered vehicles by 2035.
Overall, it’s a great time to invest in an electric car.

<img src="/images/electric_cars.avif" alt="Electric car being charged"/>
<img src="/images/electric_cars.avif" alt="Electric car being charged" />
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sectionHeader: Hydroelectric Power
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While not as green as other initiatives due to its environmental effects, hydropower is still a great source of electricity.
Hydropower has been used in the US for nearly 100 years. It was a key part of FDR's New Deal legislation, and new dams are still being built to this day.
Hydropower has been used in the US for nearly 100 years.
It was a key part of FDR's New Deal legislation, and new dams are still being built to this day.
The biggest issue with hydropower is its impact on local ecosystems.
It is reported that dams obstruct fish migration, cause floods, and more.
Overall, hydropower is a great renewable resource while we're still migrating to renewables, just not one that will power an even cleaner and greener future.

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<img src="/images/hydro_electric.avif" alt="Hydro dam"/>
<img src="/images/hydro_electric.avif" alt="Hydro dam" />
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sectionHeader: LED Lights
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In the past 15 years or so, LED lights have nearly replaced traditional light bulbs due to a few factors.
In the past 15 years or so, LED lights have nearly replaced traditional light bulbs due to a few factors.
To start, LED lights use 90% less energy than traditional light bulbs and last 25x longer!
By switching to LED lights, you'd use less energy, which directly corresponds to a reduction in your carbon emissions.
By switching to LED lights, you'd use less energy, which directly corresponds to a reduction in your carbon emissions.
In most cases, they're the same price as traditional light bulbs, so by not buying them, you're losing money because traditional light bulbs need to get replaced more often.
In conclusion, if you haven't invested in LED light bulbs yet, you should definitely look into them; they're worthwhile.

<img src="/images/led_lights.avif" alt="Board of blue LED lights"/>
<img src="/images/led_lights.avif" alt="Board of blue LED lights" />
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Nuclear power allows the ships to stay out at sea for months while emitting far less carbon.
Overall, nuclear energy is still developing, but could be a powerful resource in the future.


<img src="/images/nuclear.avif" alt="Nuclear towers"/>
<img src="/images/nuclear.avif" alt="Nuclear towers" />
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They use solar panels to generate energy during the day and then use that energy to power themselves at night.
This self-sustaining energy can save you up to $44.68 over the lifetime of a bulb!

<img src="/images/lawn_lights.avif" alt="Group of people with lawn lights in the background "/>
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In the case of Ameren, they offer a “Community Solar” program, where you pay a $25 fee to help build solar panels and then they guarantee you get green energy.
Yes, this will increase your energy bills slightly, but it will push power companies to do what’s right and help the environment.

<img src="/images/utility_companies.avif" alt="Person installing solar panels"/>
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Wind turbines create energy by transforming the kinetic energy of the spinning blades into electrical energy that can be used to power communities.
The only carbon emissions produced by wind turbines are the ones produced during their production.
Once they're up, they are 100% green.
The only real issue with wind turbines is they can sometimes disrupt local ecosystems, especially for birds, but national and local wildlife conservatories are actively working to diminish the effects of wind power on local wildlife.
The only real issue with wind turbines is they can sometimes disrupt local ecosystems, especially for birds, but national and local wildlife conservatories are actively working to diminish the effects of wind power on local wildlife.
You can help promote wind power in your community by calling your local representatives and asking them to take action.

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1466611653911-95081537e5b7?w=500&auto=format&fit=crop&q=60&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxzZWFyY2h8MTV8fFNvbGFyJTIwcG93ZXJ8ZW58MHx8MHx8fDA%3D" alt="Wind turbines with sunset"/>
<img src="/images/turbines.jpg" alt="Wind turbines with sunset" />
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However, the cost of recycling for a citizen is often too free or even profitable as many states such as California, Delaware, Hawaii, and more have bottle laws that allow citizens to return bottles and cans for a small profit.
This also applies to many European countries such as Germany, Norway, and Sweden.
<img src="/images/rec_cost.avif" alt="recycling bins"/>

<img src="/images/rec_cost.avif" alt="recycling bins" />
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The process of recycling prevents these waste materials from ending up in landfills or the environment, reducing pollution and emissions.
Recycling also reduces the need to extract natural resources from the environment for new products, reduces carbon dioxide emissions, and conserves energy.

<img src="/images/rec_impact.avif" alt="Bottles by recycling can"/>

<img src="/images/rec_impact.avif" alt="Bottles by recycling can" />

However, material that is recycled doesn’t always get recycled: only around 32% of all recycling is actually recycled.
This number is even worse when it comes to plastics specifically: only 5-6% of all plastics are recycled.
This is due to the fact that many often don’t recycle them correctly: many throw non-recyclable plastics in the recycling bin, such as plastic bags, packing peanuts, batteries, straws, etc.
This number is even worse when it comes to plastics specifically: only 56% of all plastics are recycled.
This is due many people’s incorrect recycling habits: many people throw non-recyclable plastics, such as plastic bags, packing peanuts, batteries, straws, in the recycling bin.
Another issue is that there is a huge variety of plastics.
Different types of plastics with different chemical additives and dyes are unable to be recycled together.
Hopefully, by educating people about recycling through social media and other means we can improve these numbers in the future.

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Recyclable material is collected by consumers and businesses, which is then collected by private or government entities.
The material is then sorted, cleaned, processed, and shipped to manufacturing facilities to be made into new products.

<img src="/images/rec_what.avif" alt="Recycling bins"/>
<img src="/images/rec_what.avif" alt="Recycling bins" />

What's fascinating about recycling though is that many technologies such as solar panels and wind turbines are made from recycled materials.
We're using green practices to create green products, which is a win-win for the environment and the economy.
By recycling materials, we can reduce the amount of raw materials we need to mine/produce which in turn causes less carbon emmissions.
What's fascinating about recycling though is that many technologies such as solar panels and wind turbines are made from recycled materials.
We're using green practices to create green products, which is a win-win for both the environment and the economy.
By recycling materials, we can reduce the amount of raw materials we need to mine/produce which in turn causes less carbon emissions.
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For most citizens, there's no reason not to recycle as the cost is already taken out of their trash fees, free, or even profitable due to bottle laws.
Overall, it is worth it to learn about and start recycling as it is a simple way to help the environment and the economy.

<img src="/images/rec_worth.avif" alt="Recycling, compost, and waste bins"/>
<img src="/images/rec_worth.avif" alt="Recycling, compost, and waste bins" />
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In general, a single installation costs around $16,000.
Feel free to use our [price calculator](/calculator/) to get an estimate on much it would cost you!

<img src="/images/solar_cost.avif" alt="Solar panel install"/>
<img src="/images/solar_cost.avif" alt="Solar panel install" />
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A major component of solar panels is lithium, which is plagued by unsustainable mining practices.
Nevertheless, such effects on the environment are negligible, as many solar panels are made using [recycled materials](/solutions/recycling/), and progress is being made to make lithium mining considerably more sustainable and ethical.

<img src="/images/solar_enviorment.avif" alt="solar panels in forest"/>
<img src="/images/solar_enviorment.avif" alt="solar panels in forest" />
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Nowadays, solar power is used for powering a wide array of things, from satellites to homes.
The government has also been working on constructing solar farms, where thousands of solar panels are connected to power an energy grid.

<img src="/images/what-is-solar.jpg" alt="Spacecraft solar power technicians"/>
<img src="/images/what-is-solar.jpg" alt="Spacecraft solar power technicians" />

<Admonition type="fun-fact">
Solar power was first harnessed circa 213 B.C.E by the Greeks, who allegedly
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Their cost of entry is fairly high, but they do pay themselves off after around 9 to 12 years.
This does depend on the region you live in and the model of solar panel you purchase.
Monocrystalline solar panels, for example, are more expensive but last longer and are more energy efficient.
Polycrystalline panels, on the other hand, are much cheaper; however, they don’t last as long and are not nearly as efficient.
On the other hand, Polycrystalline panels are much cheaper but don’t last as long and are not nearly as efficient.
Due to their cheaper price, polycrystalline panels are very popular in residential areas.
More often than not, your region will have a much greater impact than the type of solar panels.
In places like Arizona, your panels will get more hours of sunlight and therefore generate more energy.
Sunnier regions also tend to have more legislation that supports solar panels, such as tax rebates.
Even if you don’t live in one of those areas, there’s still a 30% federal tax credit on _all_ solar systems.
In conclusion, solar panels are an amazing investment that can help your budget and the environment


<img src="/images/solar_worth.avif" alt="Solar panel on house"/>
<img src="/images/solar_worth.avif" alt="Solar panel on house" />
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resources and technologies that provide the greatest environmental
benefit." Many people don't realize that this "environmental benefit"
doesn't just impact far-off tropics, it also impacts your local
environment. Conventional power sources, such as oil, often ravage
environment. Conventional power sources such as oil often ravage
environments when events like oil spills happen. In contrast, green
energy doesn't have this risk.
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