Imagine a world where you never have to remember to charge your cellphone. Imagine living in a home that is powered by a reliable, consistent, affordable, alternative energy source. Scientist Jillian Buriak and her team of researchers from the University of...
Summer is over. Kids are back in school. You’re back at work. You’re bored at work. You’re already in need of something – anything - to break up the monotony. Enter Plan A: the weekend get-away! Here at Eco-Centric, we’re liking that idea, too, and...
As environmental concerns become increasingly prevalent around the globe, it’s no surprise that politicians are proposing more and more legislation (as well as making numerous campaign promises) that center around sustainability. When President Obama took...
We see the confused stares. Many of you may be curious as to what an introduction to “nuclear energy” is doing on an eco-conscious blog. Let us put it in perspective… While nuclear energy has long been touted as a no-go for environmentalists, some...
So, you thought you were done with pop quizzes after high school, huh? If you’ve been following us here at Eco-Centric – specifically our series on alternative/renewable energy sources - we’re curious about your energy IQ. Take our short quiz, below, to test...
When it comes to renewable energy, many of us have already heard of the most popular sources, such as solar or wind power. But did you know that renewable energy can be harnessed from other natural resources and occurrences, such as the heat of the Earth and...
As scientists begin digging deeper into the possibilities for renewable energy, they look to the sun, the wind, and other renewable options for cleaner, greener sources. Another possibility may be right beneath our feet -- geothermal energy. In our...
Take a moment to close your eyes and imagine the world ten, twenty, fifty years from now. How do you heat your home? What do our energy systems look like? How about our cars – how are they fueled? In an ideal world, renewable energy will become the primary...
What’s the bottom line? This is one of the biggest questions we come across when discussing renewable energy. How much does it cost? Is renewable energy more or less affordable than traditional energy from fossil fuels? We’ve already covered that renewable...
Here at Eco-Centric, we talk a lot about “renewable energy.” So, what exactly is renewable energy, what makes it a “green” option, and why is it such a big deal? Check out our helpful Q&A, below, to get answers to a few of your most commonly asked...
