Author Kristen Pope

Kristen Pope

Freelance Writer and Editor

Kristen Pope is a freelance writer and editor. She is the editor of JHStyle Magazine and a contributor to numerous publications, including Backpacker and International Journal of Wilderness. She spent years working in museums, national parks, and state parks, teaching people about science and the environment. You can find her online at www.kepope.com.

15 Things You May Not Know About Solar Energy

Kristen Pope

Economics, Government, History, Politics & Economics, Science, Science & Medicine, Society & Culture

Ancient Greeks worshiped Helios, the “Sun God.” It’s not hard to see why they worshiped the personification of the great ball of fire in the sky. The sun provides warmth, heat, and now—energy. Here, science writer Kristen Pope provides 15 facts about solar energy you likely didn’t know.

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Author Kristen Pope

Kristen Pope

15 Things You May Not Know About Solar Energy