(10). As global temperatures rise, thawing permafrost will release more radon gas into the atmosphere and buildings. Additionally, warmer temperatures are likely to lead to more frequent use of air conditioning and ventilation systems, which can reduce air exchange rates in tightly sealed homes and...
As the economy reopened following lockdowns, shifts in consumer demand and supply disruptions for certain goods (such as cars) all contributed to a rise in inflation, increasing the cost of living. Then the war in Ukraine tightened the supply of oil, gas and grain, contributing to an ...
What are sustainable fuels, and how can we scale up their use to the extent required to prevent the most catastrophic effects of global warming? Read on to find out.Learn more about McKinsey’s Sustainability and Oil & Gas Practices.What are the different types of sustainable fuels?
Bioenergy is a lower carbon fuel and power option, and it’s renewable – coming from sources such as used cooking oil, sugarcane and gas captured from landfill sites. It’s already in use today, fuelling transport, heating homes and powering businesses. ...
A staff from the gas station nearby got hold of the fire extinguisher and put out the fire immediately. Another middle aged man made an emergency call and the incident was reported to the traffic police. Luckily, the driver narrowly missed...
You should wait to use a phone to call 911 or your local utility company until you’re safely away from the smell of gas and away from your home. If you can, notify your neighbors to leave the area as well. Read: How to Finish a Basement. Rotten Water If that rotten egg smell is...
With “nearly 2 million solar panels [it can] provide enough electricity to power approximately 238,000 homes.”How Do Solar Farms Work?Whether you use one solar panel for camping or millions to generate gigawatts of electricity for the grid, PV modules all operate under the same basic ...
With the improvement of our living standard, more and more people can afford a car. As a result, our roads are more often than not crammed with cars. However, with more and more waste gas being discharged by the cars, the problem of air pollution bees even more serious. So nowadays we...
Cryptocurrency has been thrust into the spotlight during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Cryptocurrencies such asBitcoin (BTC)andEther (ETH)have been playing an unprecedented role in the war effort in both countries. As millions of Ukrainians flee their homes and even their country, they ...
Natural Gas:This commodity is used to heat homes, help generate electricity, and also has other uses in the commercial and industrial industries. Natural gas contracts are sold by 10,000 million British thermal units (mmBtu). All contracts are traded in U.S. dollars per mmBtu. The final ...