How the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Could Affect Global Markets

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has been a long-running and ongoing battle, with no foreseeable end in sight. Several countries have imposed sanctions on Russia because of their involvement in the Ukraine conflict. Now, with the conflict continuing to intensify, it is causing instability in the global markets. The west will be looking to protect their interests […]

Pros and Cons of Wind Power

As the U.S. plans to move from fossil fuels, we look towards wind and solar energy. Wind energy tends to be used on a larger scale, hence the fields of turbines throughout the western half of Texas. There are perks of wind energy, but also nothing can be perfect. Let’s look at the pros and […]

The History of Solar Energy

Although Jan 6 was a dark day, this is a light blog. Now, solar energy will receive more funding and attention as the democrats push for clean energy. While we wait to find out how solar power will rise, let’s go back and see first sunpower rise. Here is the history of solar energy. A […]

Tips on Saving Energy in the Winter

As the temperatures drop, the heater turns up. Here are some tips on saving energy during the winter months. Albeit, it is easier to save on energy during the summer because you can use the heat to your advantage, such as drying clothes. However, it’s harder to do so in the winter, especially if you’re […]

The Energy Industry Under Biden

Now that we know that Joe Biden will be our new president, we can follow up with our previous blog and take a look at what the energy industry might look like in the next few years. It appears  that Biden plans on battling climate change with clean energy. This blog will continuously update as […]

Wind Energy: How It Works

AWEA says, “Wind energy (or wind power) refers to the process of creating electricity using the wind, or air flows that occur naturally in the earth’s atmosphere.” Modern wind turbines capture kinetic energy from the wind. Then, the spinning action generates electricity. This method is renewable and ideal in windy climates. Places such as the […]

Oil Industry Update November 2020

Our previous blog mentioned ways energy plays a part in our lives. Now, we’ll go more in depth about the oil industry & COVID-19’s impact. As a result, it is becoming more obvious that we don’t need oil as much as we thought so. We will always use it, but maybe it’s time for petroleum […]

Energy Industries In Our Lives

While the petroleum, wind, and solar energy industries can stand alone, they’re all connected in some way. Many individuals use a combination of the three daily. From small devices to enormous solar panels, we incorporate these energy sources in numerous ways. Here are all the ways the three major industries play a role in our […]

Environmental Change Since March 2020

In March 2020, the nation rapidly shut down their cities to stop the spread of the pandemic. With less people out, Earth started to flourish again. We have been monitoring the environmental change since then. Less cars on the road and less factories pumping out toxic smoke improved our air conditions and the ozone layer. […]

How To Reduce Your Energy Use

It’s the hottest time of the year. The electric bill skyrockets as we try to keep cool in the near 100 degree weather. While you should always not waste energy resources, now is the best time to reduce energy use. This is because the heat makes your appliances work harder, using even more energy, and […]

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