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Posted on 2024-12-18Energy Sources & Climate Change
The First Law of Thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be transformed. On planet Earth, all available energy comes from one of three primary sources: solar, nuclear and geothermal. Throughout history, humans have converted this energy into useful forms like heat, motion or electricity. Climate change is strictly related to this energy conversion process.
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Posted on 2024-12-04Rediscovering Istanbul
In May 2024, together with my parents, I went for a 3 day trip to Istanbul. This trip marked my first return to the city since living in Turkey as a child. The place had existed only in my imagination ever since, and now it was time to confront those memories and see it anew. I took my parents along to make it a family journey, giving us a chance to reminisce about the good old days.
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Posted on 2024-06-27Steelmaking and carbon emissions
In my previous post, I described how an EV and rooftop solar have lowered our reliance on grid power and fossil fuels. Electrifying is a pretty straightforward path to curb our carbon emissions. That being said, home electrification will not solve climate change on its own.
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Posted on 2024-06-18Towards an Electrified Future
To lower our carbon footprint and our energy costs, we recently installed rooftop solar with a Tesla Powerwall and an EV charger at home. Here's what I learned after the first couple of months of using it.
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Posted on 2024-03-22A taste of Mexico City
In February 2024, we went on a weekend trip to Mexico City. We wanted to experience the city's lively atmosphere and see if it would draw us back again. Here's a look at our trip through the heart of one of the largest cities in the world.
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Posted on 2024-03-05Frieze & Springbreak Art Shows in LA
During LA Art Week in February 2024, I attended two events: Frieze at the Santa Monica Airport and SpringBreak in Culver City. Each fair offered a unique perspective on the contemporary art scene.
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