Friday, February 15, 2013

Vampire Power

1.) Describe what "vampire power" or "standby power" is.
Vampire electronics are electronic gadgets that use standby power. Still sucks out power when it's plugged in but not in use.
 2.) List 3 devices (or kinds of devices) that use this kind of power. 
 Televisions, Microwaves, toasters, chargers
3.) List 2 ways you could decrease the use of "vampire power" where you live.
you can unplug electronic devices when they're not in use. 
Buy power switch controlled plugs

Monday, February 4, 2013

Fracking Journal

If someone wanted to frack around my house, personally, I wouldn't be okay with it. This is because it could contaminate my water and kill the wild life around my home. Yes, natural gas is good for transportation and is cleaner for burning, it still, however, spills and ruins the environment. We would still need to use foreign resources for oil, it doesn't decrease our dependence for oil. The benefits do not equal out to the disadvantages and I believe people shouldn't be fracking.