Emily Folk

Is the Next Wave of Renewables Small-Scale Nuclear?

Thursday, 17 September 2020 Emily Folk When someone mentions nuclear, we usually picture one of three things — destructive weaponry, massive power plant reactors or the smaller versions of those same reactors that power spacecraft like the ...

Solar Technology Could Increase Global Access to Drinking Water

Friday, 21 August 2020 Emily Folk Providing access to clean drinking water has been a challenge in some parts of the world for years. As the population grows and resources shrink, it becomes an even more pressing matter. New solar technology ...

Climate Change Will Put Stress on Global Energy Needs

Thursday, 23 July 2020 Emily Folk There's no question that climate change is impacting the energy sector. The fossil fuel industry is already feeling the impact of global warming. Rising sea levels, increasing droughts and rising temperatures ...

What Does Wind as the Top Renewable Source Mean for America?

Monday, 13 April 2020 Emily Folk

For the first time, wind energy surpassed hydroelectric dams in their capacity to generate electricity.

How the Energy Industry Contributes to Water Pollution

Friday, 13 December 2019 Emily Folk There is a unique connection between the use of water and the production of energy. Energy production heavily depends on our limited resource of water during the creation process, while providing freshwater ...

How Renewable Energy Can Reduce Plastic Pollution

Wednesday, 10 July 2019 Emily Folk Plastic pollution is an epidemic of global proportions. Some sources estimate that 8 million metric tons of plastic enter the oceans each year, and the current projections are far from positive. Global ...

Can Renewable Energy Solve the Global Water Crisis?

Friday, 14 December 2018 Emily Folk You may feel used to stepping up to the faucet, turning the handle and immediately unleashing a steady stream of water, but that's not the case for many people around the world. For approximately 2.1 billion ...