Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health

Solar Energy Growth in the United States: Future Projections

Posted on by ECN Staff
Clear light bulb containing tree and solar panel reflecting solar power growth
15
Jan

In December, the SUN DAY Campaign analyzed official government reports pertaining to U.S. power generation. They found that renewable energy solar power growth is increasing among electrical generation sources in the United States. According to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), solar power now constitutes 7.3% of the country’s total installed generating capacity. Despite this […]

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Handheld LED Lighting, Recreation

Essential Camping Gear. Lighting the way with Fuji EnviroMax Flashlight 127

Posted on by ECN Staff
Essential Camping Gear, two campers using flashlights at night.
27
Dec

Essential camping gear includes a flashlight that is versatile, rugged, and multi-functional. For campers and outdoor adventurers such a flashlight saves the day or should we say the night. Maximize your camping experience with the versatile Fuji EnviroMax Flashlight 127. This flashlight combines the functions of a flashlight and telescoping COB lantern, catering to all […]

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Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health, Handheld LED Lighting

Winter Emergency Preparedness: A Guide to Keeping Safe and Secure

Posted on by ECN Staff
Winter Emergency Preparedness
07
Dec

Winter is a season of snowflakes, warm clothes and blankets, and the joy of holiday festivities. Winter also brings many safety challenges as well. Challenges that demand a proactive approach to ensure you and your family are winter-ready. Prepare to conquer cold temperatures and freezing conditions with our Winter Emergency Preparedness guide. Tips for a […]

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Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health, LED Property Lighting

Night Sky Light Pollution Threatens Star Visibility, Human and Wildlife Behavior

Posted on by Lysah Ongaro
Night Sky Light Pollution
29
Nov

Night sky light pollution has diminished the beauty of dark skies for a while now, and excessive artificial illumination is the major cause. Light pollution disrupts the ecosystem’s natural day-night flow impacting wildlife behavior and human health. Imagine being a nocturnal creature trying to navigate the world with a perpetual spotlight on you, it’s not […]

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Handheld LED Lighting, STEM Education

Innovative teaching methods and personalized learning models

Posted on by Lysah Ongaro
Innovative teaching methods
13
Nov

The pandemic worsened educational inequalities, and it’s demoralizing to see certain groups of students excessively affected. Addressing this problem requires targeted interventions and a commitment to equity for students. Innovative teaching methods and personalized learning models can help address individual learning gaps that students are facing. Investing in technology and digital resources can facilitate remote […]

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Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health, Handheld LED Lighting

Rapidly Increasing Hurricane Intensification is Escalating Property Damage and Loss of Life.

Posted on by ECN Staff
rapidly increasing hurricane intensification
24
Oct

Increased thermal energy stored in the Atlantic Ocean is providing fuel for rapidly increasing hurricane intensification. In the journal Scientific Reports a study of 830 Atlantic hurricanes shows a clear pattern of rapid storm development. Cyclone Trend Analysis Over the Past 50 years Statistically, 8.1% of the hurricanes occurring between the years 2000 to 2020 […]

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Environment, Safety, Health

Dangerous Coastal Development. Population Growth in Flood-prone Areas.

Posted on by ECN Staff
Dangerous coastal development leads to increased destruction.
11
Oct

Dangerous coastal development is exacerbated by rising ocean levels related to a warming planet. A disturbing trend in developing countries is the increase in population growth in areas prone to disastrous flooding. According to a United Nations study, the increasing frequency and intensity of storms poses a higher risk of property destruction and loss of […]

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Battery Technology

UT Dallas Battery Initiative Funded by $30 Million Dept. of Defense Grant

Posted on by Lysah Ongaro
Battery research leading to advanced energy storage.
29
Sep

UT Dallas Battery initiative funded by DoD is a three-year award for creating a prototype Energy Storage Systems Campus. The research facility shall be called the Batteries and Energy to Advance Commercialization and National Security (BEACONS) Center. Project goals are “to develop and commercialize new battery technologies and manufacturing processes, enhance the domestic availability of […]

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Environment, Safety, Health, Handheld LED Lighting, LED Property Lighting

LED Energy Saving Lighting; Africa Phasing Out CFLs. Improving Quality of Life!

Posted on by Lysah Ongaro
LED energy saving lighting Africa CFL Elimination
17
Sep

Africa Region requesting the global lighting industry to support an amendment to mercury-lamp phase-out plans. In 2021, Roger Baro wrote to LEDs Magazine highlighting the significance of phasing out fluorescent lights that contain mercury through the Minamata Convention on Mercury C0P4 on behalf of the African region. The governments are working to phase out the […]

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STEM Education

Educational Equality in the United States. How STEM Supports Child Development.

Posted on by Lysah Ongaro
06
Sep

Educational equality is highly valued and necessary for all students. In the United States education system learning disparities between racial and ethnic groups is widespread. Researchers continue to investigate why inequality arises, exists, and which populations of children are most affected. A well-rounded quality education is essential for children, their careers, and society. Educational equality […]

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