Can Sunshine Light Skyscrapers Instead of Bulbs?
David Biello
Scientific American
February 4, 2013
Environmental Science: Energy Saving
Summary...Studies show that the sun is a great way to save energy. The New York Times Co. saves 24 percent of energy every month due to use in the natural sun's lighting. Using the sun is cheap and easy because all one needs is a window to allow the sunlight. Light and vents the buildings are using across the world takes up 40 percent of humanities carbon dioxide emissions. The only problem with using sunlight is having to install special windows that will keep the glare off computer screens and other objects used to work. All a room needs is dimmed lights, windows, and sunlight.
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Reflection...This article was very interesting because it caught my attention because of the energy saving techniques. I find it very impressive that the new way is too use sunlight, but it is also obvious because why didn't people come up with that in the first place. The only thing is that modified windows are required. In the long run, this technique will not only save money, but also save energy and contribute to saving our planet.
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