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Essay on Perfect Conditions have Allowed Life on Earth

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The only known planet with life on it, a series of very precise and intricate circumstances has enabled us to live on Earth. Not only can organisms live due to this setting, but every beautiful thing existing on the planet can too. A scientific journey has taken place to form every snowflake that falls in the Denali National Park. Perfect conditions led to each grain of sand lining the Eastern Seaboard. The wonders of nature are so delicate. Unfortunately, humans are jeopardizing this perfect balance that has been given to us. Since the 1700’s, 337 billion metric tons of carbon have been discharged to the atmosphere from the burning of fossil fuels. Half of these emissions have occurred since the 1970’s (Boden et al.). Obviously, our …show more content…

The water is also used for showers and sinks. In the warm summer months, the bioreactors absorb sunlight and can provide a unique shading device. When the algae have run their course, they double as a source of biomass. This can be used to generate electricity. A nearby university can process the algae for methane and hydrogen as well. When this fuel is used for the generator in the building, all CO2 emissions will go back into the bioreactors. Excess algae can be used in food and pharmaceutical industries. The name of this complex architectural design is SolarLeaf. SolarLeaf is a renewable and sustainable energy source that can be used on new buildings as well as existing buildings. The only building to incorporate this architectural scheme is the Bio Intelligence Quotient (BIQ) building, although developers in the Middle East and Hong Kong are looking into this self sustaining building. The glorious structure gains spectators’ attention as it is described as a giant, green, glowing lava lamp (Ferris, 26-27). The glass on the inside of the chamber can double as a decorative glass treatment to add character to the apartments. As for efficiency, light energy is converted to biomass at a rate of 10% and light is turned into heat energy at a rate of 38%. In comparison, photovoltaic systems have an efficiency of 12-15% and solar thermal systems 60-65%. Biomass is also easily stored with virtually no energy loss. As this system is further researched,

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