Author Archive for llessler
I am retired from full-time work for the Federal Government, as a physicist, and am now taking the opportunity to do a lot of things for which I previously had not the time. That includes experimenting with hydroponics in my backyard greenhouse; training my five White German Shepherd dogs; landscaping my new 4-acre homesite; writing articles on energy conservation and renewable energy technology; and writing a futuristic novel. My other interests include evolution of the human mind and consciousness, and tutoring at a local prep school.
Hydroponic Vertical Farming for Urban Populations
Many of us, who live in urban environments, take it for granted that we will continue to enjoy the large variety and plentiful quantities of fresh vegetables and fruits that we are able to pick up and put in our shopping carts in our local urban supermarkets, without thinking about the amounts of energy required to get them there.
Recent Developments May Make Personal Wind Power More Practical
Installing a wind mill to generate electricity seems like a good thing to do to save the environment (by reducing the use of fossil fuels to generate electricity) and save money on your electric bills. But, there are some important things to take into consideration before jumping into the wind generation business. First, you will [...]
