There are few things more fascinating to follow than the developments going on in the energy sphere. Every day, new technologies are harnessed to create brand new ways to generate and store power and to improve the effectiveness of the systems we already have. Over the past decade, all eyes have been on the renewable […]
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The world of energy seeps into almost every other discipline you could think of. One notable crossover is that between the energy industry and the legal sphere. This is a blessing for those who are interested in both energy and the law. You don’t need to choose between the two fields, you can simply combine […]
The immensely popular television series Chernobyl has brought back into memory the dangers of nuclear power and reminds us of the effects that nuclear disaster can have. Having occurred over 30 years ago, the Chernobyl nuclear incident changed the way we look at nuclear energy today. The subsequent Fukushima nuclear power plant incident in 2011 […]
Hybrid systems combine several electricity production and storage pieces to meet the energy demand of a given facility or community. In a system such as this, PV arrays, wind turbines, and generators can be added as needed to meet growing energy demands and fit the local geographical and temporal constraints. These systems are ideal for […]
There are many measures by which to go by when it comes to interpreting statistics and making top-lists. This is no different in the energy sector where there’s always a caveat, or you have to ask yourself what’s really being studied. Though I think we can all agree that high rates of renewable energy generation […]
Careers in the energy field come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you prefer being in a lab creating tech prototypes or out in the field, surrounded by nature, there is always a career that will allow you to embrace your passion. This week we are going to examine the important but often over-looked role […]
Around 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water and someone needs to look after it. If you are fascinated by what goes on under the surface of the water then the role of aquaculturist might be the job for you. Aquaculturists are vital to maintaining the health of our marine life and ensuring […]
There are few things on earth more pleasing to behold than natural beauty. This could come in the form of a lush meadow, a verdant fjord, a jungle filled with tropical flowers, or just about any other landscape you could think of. But, no matter how powerful and creative Mother Nature may be, she could […]
The scope for energy careers is vast. Energy production and regulation is at one end of the spectrum, while environmental conservation sits at the other. In between are all kinds of tech-focused jobs that look for ways to combine energy production with the greatest level of environmental protection. Virtually all areas of the natural world […]
The world is in a real pickle right now because of harmful human behaviour. There is hope that we can pull the world back from the brink, but we need the help of promising young energy and environment specialists to do so. This week we will look at what it takes to be an ecologist […]
