In recent years, a surprising number of severe storms and weather patterns have emerged across the globe. From artic winds to unprecedented rainfall, cities in the U.S. are being battered and beaten with some frequency; one of the most vulnerable locations are the coastlines. Storm surges describe the intense hurricane winds that are blown along the […]
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Birthright citizenship in the United States is pretty straightforward, according to the constitution. If you are born on U.S. soil, you are a U.S. citizen. Of course, there are other ways to become a citizen, such as naturalization or marriage. Birthright citizenship was added to the United States Constitution in 1868 by the 14th Amendment. […]
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Net-zero energy housing has officially arrived on the U.S. real estate market in major numbers. According to CNBC, there are 5,000 net-zero energy homes in the U.S. today and California could add 100,000 per year starting in 2020. Net-zero energy homes are built to optimize energy efficiency through airtight construction of foundations, walls, windows, and […]
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Texas leads the nation in the number of farms and ranches, with 248,800 farms and ranches covering 130.2 million acres. In total, statewide agricultural cash receipts average $20 billion annually. If you’re considering breaking into the Texas agricultural industry, whether you’re planning on starting a large farm or just running a small garden outside your […]
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Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the sun that is harnessed using a range of ever-evolving technologies including solar heating, photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, molten salt power plants, solar architecture, and artificial photosynthesis. As far as renewable energy is concerned, solar is extremely crucial to this sector. Since solar is a sustainable form […]
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With a market share of about 10%, the U.S. is the second largest construction market worldwide. One of our preferred building materials? Concrete. We live in a world of concrete. As the most used manmade material in the world, concrete plays a major role in our buildings, bridges, and even comprises nearly 30% of this […]
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