Since the beginning of time, people have been fascinated by the sun. Ancient civilizations personified the sun, worshipping it as a God or Goddess. Throughout history, farming and agriculture efforts have relied upon the sun’s rays to grow crops and sustain...
Innovations in Wind Energy
Rows of spinning wind turbines make for seriously Instagrammable photo ops when driving down the highway. More importantly, they produce seriously clean energy just from the whirl of their blades. Turning readily available wind into electricity was...
A Promising Future for Clean Energy: Innovations in Alternative Power Sources
The past few decades have seen a rise in alternative energy sources, including wind, solar and water power. Wind turbines line highways, solar panels are prevalent on rooftops, and hydropower plants, such as dams and mills are common sites all over the...
10 Fun, Eco-Friendly Findings About Canada
It’s almost Canada Day! And it only seems appropriate that we review some of the best things about our beloved country. Canadians (clearly) take great pride in their hockey. We’re some of the friendliest people on the planet (this, according to most reports,...
Renewable Energy Explained
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...
An Introduction to Wind Power: The Answer is Blowin’ In the Wind
Dylan’s famous lyrics may have been on to something. Is the answer blowing in the wind? Proponents of wind power sure think so! So, what exactly is wind power, how does it work, and what makes it a “green” option for producing energy? Below, we’ve compiled a...