Articles, tagged with "coastal areas", page 1

Almost everybody is familiar with what a wind turbine is and the way they produce energy, however for those whom don't know I will explain. The traditional design resembles a small windmill on a toll structure. Any time the wind blows the wind turbin...

There are different sources of electricity. Most of our electricity today comes from power plants in which power generators are fueled by things like coal and oil. Alternative energies like solar and wind energy are available, as well as increasing in pop...

Although usually people talk about the great benefits of renewable power sources, we should not overlook the fact that there are also downsides to some green technologies. There are, for instance, disadvantages of wind energy that you should be aware of b...

The coastal resources constitute a vital part of any nation's economy. A port serves as a commercial trading hub facilitating easy movement of goods. A major advantage of the coastal mode for goods movement is the low cost involved. With advancements i...

Although he probably was not the first immigrant, Ponce de Leon traveled to what is now Florida in 1513. His discovery led other Spaniards to travel to the New World, which is now America, and their number is rapidly spread throughout the south-west and w...

It is certain by regular visitors that Menorca may be on a Balearic Island but that it is totally different from any of the other islands in the group such as Ibiza, Formentera or Mallorca. I cannot pass an opinion on Mallorca as I have nev...