{"id":581733,"date":"2020-07-25T16:37:58","date_gmt":"2020-07-25T20:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/?p=581733"},"modified":"2022-01-18T10:56:38","modified_gmt":"2022-01-18T15:56:38","slug":"summer-eco-activity-8-wind-powered-diy-decor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/eco-activities\/summer-eco-activity-8-wind-powered-diy-decor\/","title":{"rendered":"Eco-Activity: Wind-powered DIY decor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Renewable energy is also known as \u201cclean energy\u201d or \u201cgreen energy\u201d, and as you can probably already tell by their names, they are a lot better at not polluting the air or water than some of the more traditional energy sources. These renewable energies come from natural resources that will never run out, like the sun and the wind! Renewable energy is starting to be used more and more around the world to decrease pollution, slow down climate change, and help reduce the pressure on our planet\u2019s resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You have probably seen some of these renewable energy sources in action! Maybe you were driving somewhere with your family and noticed those tall, towering windmills\u2014or wind turbines\u2014in your neighbourhood, offshore, or in big fields along the highway. These wind turbines have a rotor with blades that is connected to a shaft. As wind energy hits the blades, the rotor turns, which causes the shaft to turn as well. As the shaft turns, it produces energy. The more wind that hits the blades, the more the rotor can turn and the more energy the wind turbine can produce. About 6% of the electricity used in Canada actually comes from these wind turbines. That\u2019s enough to power almost 3.2 million homes! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

While it may be tough to make an energy-producing windmill (that\u2019s a job for a professional engineer!), you can experiment with the wonders of wind by making your very own pinwheel. A great way for budding scientists to explore the power of our amazing air! Plus, it can make some lovely DIY d\u00e9cor for family gardens, backyards, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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