Snow and Ice can help me save energy and money??
Several years ago, I worked with potato farmers – wise and pragmatic people. In springtime, they would bring some snow into their potato storages. Snow absorbs a lot of heat as it melts, so it kept the storage (and potatoes) cool, extending the life of the potatoes.
Just as snow keeps those potato storages cool, it can help you save a bit of energy and money at home:
• If you take snow or ice from outside and put it into your fridge, it will absorb heat as it melts, meaning your fridge comes on less. (That’s how ‘iceboxes’ worked in the days before fridges.)
• You can make ice cubes for free outside, giving your fridge’s freezer compartment a break. (When you pause to think about it, it’s a bit odd that we use energy to make ice in winter…)
Take advantage of FREE snow and ice to save a bit of energy and money!
In the News:
“We have a real emergency” says former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in a New York Times column urging world leaders to come to a global agreement.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/10/opinion/10iht-edgorbachev.html?_r=1
“Winter activities across Canada, from Olympic sports like skiing and snowboarding to iconic Canadian pastimes such as ice fishing and pond hockey will be at risk if we don't take international action to reduce global warming,'' write current and former members of Canada’s Olympic team in a letter to Prime Minister Harper urging serious action on climate change.
http://www.canada.com/Olympic+athletes+join+call+action+climate+change/2320896/story.html