Technology
The GICON high altitude wind turbine will be the tallest of its kind in the world once finished. It's currently on the way to becoming fully operational by the end of this year; in this European country.
What is Germany?
In Manitoba, 70% of our electricity is generated by this.
What are hydroelectric dams?
In addition to public transit buses and biking, you can get around the city doing this, it'll take you a bit longer to get to your destination though
What is walking/running/skating?
Despite all its' downsides, this global event resulted in an average 26% reduction of CO2 emissions across all countries of the world
What is the COVID-19 pandemic
The idea of Solar panels began development way back in the 1880s, however, credit for the invention of the first practical solar cell in 1954 was given to the laboratories of this telecommunications company.
The largest hydroelectric dam in the world, capable of producing 22.5 GW of energy, is installed in this Asian country.
What is China?
Using "__" water when washing clothes saves energy!
What is cold (water)?
Earth hour is a movement to raise awareness by encouraging people to do this for 1 hour long
What is turn off all the lights?
Offshore wind turbines in the sea are placed on floating platforms anchored to the sea floor by wires. These energy generators weigh up to hundreds of tonnes but remain floating despite their weight, which is explained by this physics principle.
What is buoyancy?
Oil, gas, and coal are non-renewable energy sources that collectively fall under this name.
What are fossil fuels?
This specific type of light bulb is the best choice for energy efficiency, helping you save money on your electricity bills
What are LEDs/Light emitting diodes?
This event is celebrated yearly on March 22 to raise awareness on the importance of freshwater and advocation for its' sustainable management
What is World Water Day?
The PV effect is the physical phenomenon that allows solar panels to harvest solar energy, considering the "sun" and "electricity" what does PV stand for?
What is photovoltaic?
Solar, wind, and hydroelectricity are 3 renewable energy sources, name one additional source.
What is tidal (or) geothermal (or) biofuel?
The production of plastic straws, unlike what one may assume, creates less "__________ ______" than the production of paper straws, however it's best to avoid both and opt for reusable straws!
What are greenhouse gasses?
Not to be confused with World Water day, this event is on June 8 as a day to reflect and celebrate Earth's marine environments
What is World Oceans Day?
Biofuels are processed in many ways; one of the simpler methods, using agricultural plants, includes this natural process in the production of bioethanol.
What is fermentation?
An area of land spanning parts of Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, is known as the "_______" triangle for having the world's highest estimated deposits of this alkali metal
What is lithium (triangle)?
In the grocery store, you'll find sustainably sourced seafood marked by this sticker/company
What is the MSC Blue label?
In this same eventful year, the first commercial wind farm in Canada was installed, X-files was released in theatres and the infamous Medellin cartel leader Escobar died
What is 1993?