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What did the first solar panel look like?

What did the first solar panel look like?

A brief look at the first commercial solar panel ever made by Bell Labs -- and why it's time to break out of traditional rectangular shapes!

What did the first solar panel look like?

A brief look at the first commercial solar panel ever made by Bell Labs -- and why it's time to break out of traditional rectangular shapes!

My Favorite Climate-Focused Instagram Accounts

My Favorite Climate-Focused Instagram Accounts

I love learning new things on instagram! Explaining topics within climate change can be dense, lengthy, and well ... boring. These accounts (below) do an amazing job at not only making...

My Favorite Climate-Focused Instagram Accounts

I love learning new things on instagram! Explaining topics within climate change can be dense, lengthy, and well ... boring. These accounts (below) do an amazing job at not only making...

Grouphug Solar: Behind the Scenes

Grouphug Solar: Behind the Scenes

From Grouphug Founder Krystal Persaud: I wanted to take a moment to share some behind the scenes photos. Even though the past few months have been tough, I try to remember...

Grouphug Solar: Behind the Scenes

From Grouphug Founder Krystal Persaud: I wanted to take a moment to share some behind the scenes photos. Even though the past few months have been tough, I try to remember...

Why are Solar Panels Blue?

Why are Solar Panels Blue?

The answer is... for science, of course! The dark blue or black color you see on solar panels is an anti-reflective spray applied to the silicon solar cells. This helps...

Why are Solar Panels Blue?

The answer is... for science, of course! The dark blue or black color you see on solar panels is an anti-reflective spray applied to the silicon solar cells. This helps...

How do Power Plants Work?

How do Power Plants Work?

Do you know how traditional power plants work? Let's look at how most electricity is made today.

How do Power Plants Work?

Do you know how traditional power plants work? Let's look at how most electricity is made today.

Environmental Justice History: Dr. Robert Bullard

Environmental Justice History: Dr. Robert Bullard

Dr. Robert Bullard is known as the Father of the Environmental Justice movement. In 1979, Bullard discovered that African American neighborhoods in Houston, Texas were frequently chosen for toxic waste sites. Even though they...

Environmental Justice History: Dr. Robert Bullard

Dr. Robert Bullard is known as the Father of the Environmental Justice movement. In 1979, Bullard discovered that African American neighborhoods in Houston, Texas were frequently chosen for toxic waste sites. Even though they...