Helen asks…
What is the best minor for a chemical engineer for experience in biorenewables and alternative energy?
Im majoring in chemical engineering and i want my minor have background in biorenewables and alternative energy. What minor is best for an engineering student at iowa university?
The Expert answers:
Your student adviser should have an answer to this question. If not, I would suggest a different school.
Jenny asks…
What arguments can I write about for and against alternative energy.?
I want to write about alternative energy sources for an argument paper for English. (Nuclear Fusion/Fission, Wind, Geothermal, Hydrodynamic, etc.) However, it’s difficult to single out a particular argument. We have to argue a specific change the audience should make. I would like to discuss home design and improvement as well. (like improving energy efficiency in the home). however i can’t settle on a single arguemnt in which I can write a 8-page argument. any tips/suggestions?
The Expert answers:
Okay, so I’m concerned about the role that humankind is taking in the ecological cycles of the Earth. Energy sources that are renewable is part of my vision for the world where humans are ecologically responsible.
Thus, the specific change I would recommend people make is to politically engage their communities and states to Repower America with 100% clean electric by 2020.
Another specific change could be insulating their homes.
The funny thing is that there isn’t one “specific change” that would fully address the climate crisis. What’s needed is a change in culture. Instead of thinking about how we can use nature to our benefit, I think we’d be better served to think about how we can live *with* nature. Can that be your specific change? “Consider the full ecological consequences of your actions”
Lizzie asks…
What is a better alternative, energy saving-wise, for well water?
I’m doing a project in Science and am wondering if some other form of getting your water will save more energy…or is running on well water the best alternative?
Thanks in advance!!
The Expert answers:
Cisterns (stores rainwater collected off the roof) used to be quite popular, still are in Australia apparently. Definitely soft water, doesn’t require energy to pump up or lower the water table, but adequate supply can be an issue.
Many cities use surface fresh water for their water usage (Chicago, New York), but that can take away from irrigation or natural areas (like Mono Lake, etc for Los Angelos). In the mideast, they desalinate salt water from the ocean, because they live in a desert, but that’s relatively expensive. New ideas are in the works to make this cheaper, which would be good, since salt water is very, very abundant.
Michael asks…
Can we sustain economic growth and switch to alternative energy source in light of the economic crisis?
How can you prove/What evidence is there to support the fact that we are capable of sustaining economic growth and prosperity while switching to alternative energy sources, even in light of this economic crisis?
The Expert answers:
Yes. You will be burning furniture to keep warm when you’re living in a tent in a government homeless camp.
Joseph asks…
What degree would give you adequate knowledge about Alternative Energy?
I plan on majoring in finance, but I want to go into finance with a specialization in alternative energy sector (or biotech). What would be the ideal degree for this?
The Expert answers:
Engineering.
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