All posts by nedhamson

Activist, writer, researcher, addicted to sharing information and facts.

Solar Panels On Water Canals Could Generate 13GW of Power For California – Slashdot

…The researchers had suggested putting solar panels would help the canals become a hub of renewable energy as they could potentially produce 13 gigawatts of electricity. This is about a sixth of the energy that the state of California generates, TID said in its press release. The solar panels could be installed on top of the canals using suspension cables and the cooling effect of the water running below would also maintain the efficiency of the panels that are known to drop output on very hot days. The 63 billion gallons of water saved could be used to irrigate 50,000 acres of farmland or supply drinking water to as many as two million people… Source: Solar Panels On Water Canals Could Generate 13GW of Power For California – Slashdot

The U.S. Will Increase Vaccination Support To 11 African Countries

…Additionally, the New York Times reports that the United States will increase vaccine assistance to 11 African countries in sub-Saharan Africa — Angola, Eswatini, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Lesotho, Nigeria, and more. The Biden administration’s plan for “intensive financial, technical and diplomatic support” is through the Initiative for Global Vaccine Access. The World Health Organization has also begun sending 42 experts to at least 18 African countries facing challenges in administering vaccines–another challenge along with disinformation that is hampering efforts… Source: The U.S. Will Increase Vaccination Support To 11 African Countries

French Fridays, and One Lesson Lupin, Ch. 8 Teaches us about Black History — Inspiring Critical Thinking and Community via Books, Lessons, and Story

Fun with Languages Friday  (Spoilers left untranslated !): Lupin (P2e3) ! French Fridays with Lupin, Omar Sy style!    This episode should be called “Inter-generational Revenge… “       Lesson:  Racism matters, and history matters: repair your damage… Why would he allow Juliet to play […]

French Fridays, and One Lesson Lupin, Ch. 8 Teaches us about Black History — Inspiring Critical Thinking and Community via Books, Lessons, and Story