The Importance of Solar Energy in Human Life

Converting energy resources to a useful power source such as electricity is the biggest achievement made by humans. Human life is almost unimaginable without electricity. Electricity plays a fundamental role in our daily life due to its significant importance and widespread use. A plethora of natural energy resources are available on Earth such as solar, wind, geothermal, fossil fuels, ocean energy, etc. Among these energy resources, solar energy is a long-persisting energy source. Solar energy is a renewable resource, and the energy can be harnessed without depletion. There are various ways to convert solar energy to useful purposes such as solar heaters, solar panels, solar cookers, and more. Solar panels are one of best sustainable and renewable energy source to provide 24/7 electricity without emitting greenhouse gases or air pollutants, unlike fossil fuels. Solar power helps in reducing our carbon footprint, mitigating climate change, and improving air quality, leading to a cleaner and healthier environment for both present and future generations. Solar energy provides individuals and communities with the opportunity to generate their own electricity. By installing solar panels on rooftops or utilizing solar farms, people can reduce their reliance on centralized power grids and imported fossil fuels, thereby achieving energy independence, and enhancing energy security. Solar energy can easily reach areas that are not easily accessible by traditional power grids. Remote communities or regions with limited infrastructure can benefit from solar power systems, which can provide electricity for lighting, communication, education, healthcare, and other essential services. Due to continuous solar demand and growth, it also creates numerous jobs.

A 30-Year Love Affair: How a ticketing mistake brought me to the city of the living instead of the city of the dead

By Charles Vallerand “Why did we have to take a three-hour bus ride from Gyeongju to come to Gwangju?” asks my partner Riana. I answer: to see my friend Professor … Read More

For Whom the Bell Tolls

By Park Nahm-Sheik This is the title of one of Hemingway’s major works of fiction. It tells the story of Robert Jordan, a young American volunteer attached to a Republican … Read More

Changes: Cigarettes, Cars, and Cows

By Julian Warmington “And these children that you spit on / As they try to change their worlds Are immune to your consultations / They’re quite aware of what they’re … Read More

Foraging Through the Seasons

By Grace Chun While there are some that bemoan the length of winter, the appreciation that such winters build for the coming spring is unparalleled. The fact that spring miraculously … Read More

Dignity Is Front and Center

Dignity is an inviolable birthright which makes all creation tick. That is especially true for humans. This message happens to be shared by May’s four holidays: Workers’ Day, Children’s Day, May 18th  Gwangju Civil Uprising Day, and Buddha’s Birthday.

Love That Makes You Feel at Ease

The adjustment to the new surroundings, meeting new people, settling down at a new home, and cooking were all a hassle. Also, the advanced technology they have here is among the best on the planet. Maybe, I was just drowning in darkness and wanted to touch the light and feel warmth in the cold weather at that time.

Chasing Two Rabbits in Agriculture: Food Production and Carbon Reduction

As the global population is predicted to become 10 billion by 2057 according to UN, securing and managing food has become a matter of urgency. However, there should be some changes in agriculture so as to control the amount of carbon release. We need wisdom to chase the two rabbits of food production and carbon reduction.