Shelly Yichoy's Blog – May 2011 Archive (6)

The way I would bring attention to the world's water crisis would be to stock my university's vending machines with empty water bottles. The empty bottles could be taken from a recycling center nearby. This way, the magnitude of the water crisis would have an effect on students in the states. We cannot even comprehend the idea of not having water available whenever we so desire. The shortage on campus could inspire students to create a new innovation that could enhance the availability of water… Continue

I found a program called World Water Corps through the Water for People organization website. The WWC actually goes out into the field where water is most needed and determines the needs of the communities without water. The volunteers for WWC actually play a huge role in the Water for People organization. These are the people who bring the data and information to the public, NGOs, donors, etc. The WWC is always looking for volunteers. Applications are online and include many destinations all… Continue

I like the Water 1st International organization. Their main goal is to provide communities with clean water. In doing this, disease will not be spread at easily. Many females have the job of retrieving clean water for their families. With the accessibility of clean water, women can go back to school and continue their education. The aim of this organization is to implement a sustainable water supply and sanitation projects that will enhance overall health.

My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. In 2020, my wh*** house will be powered by solar panels. All appliances within my house will be powered by some sort of alternate energy efficient source. I will have a solar powered greenhouse to grow vegetables in, as well. When it is time to roast the turkey, it will be done old school style over a fire. Any physical activites such as playing soccer or baseball can be another source of energy used for later. I have faith that in the future, the use of… Continue

I am a pretty active person and I like to go to the gym and ride my bike outdoors. I think if we could harness the energy exerted during exercise, that could be an alternative to using outlets to charge phones, ipods, etc. Mostly small household items or portable items could be charged. Those who use cycle machines, weight machines, ellipticals, etc. could benefit in more than one way from exercising. Energy bills could be much lower and a lesser impact on the environment all while toning and… Continue

There is a factory in Fremont called Solyndra that manufactures solar panels for energy efficiency. The factory also uses greenhouses that are made with Solyndra panels. The solar panels for the greenhouses have been shown to use much less energy and are cost efficient. The panels can be installed quickly and have a long life span of 20+ years. Cool rooftops are also manufactured at this factory. These roofs are all white for a specific reason. A cool roof reduces the use of air conditioners… Continue