Dr Deane Hutton on Greenhouse Effect
Everybody is talking about Climate Change, Global Warming, and the Greenhouse Effect. But what is the Greenhouse Effect? Well, I'm glad you asked!Imagine that you are at a market garden, standing outside a tomato glasshouse or greenhouse on an autumn day with a thermometer ...
Dr Deane Hutton on Home Fires
So you want a fireplace in your lounge room. What should you install - wood, gas or electric? Well, I'm glad you asked! There are pros and cons for each type. Since I've lived with all three types of fireplace, let me share my experiences with you.WOODBURNING FIRE P...
Dr Deane Hutton on Water Heaters
WATER HEATERSHot water is needed in homes and commercial buildings. What is the best way to heat water - electricity, gas, solar or heat pump? I'm glad you asked! Traditionally, hot water s...
Dr Deane says Plant A Tree
When did you last plant a tree or shrub? There are several very good reasons why you should plant a tree this week. What are those reasons? I'm glad you asked!Green plants are amazing things! They take the poisonous stuff that we produce (carbon dio...
Dr Deane Hutton on Energy Efficient Lighting
LIGHTINGWe need lighting in our homes, offices, businesses and schools. What sort of lighting should we use? I'm glad you asked! The experts have been telling us for several years that incandescent or tungsten lamps are inefficie...
Dr Deane Hutton on TV Sets
TELEVISION SETSEveryone wants a new wide-screen television set. Should you buy a plasma, LCD, or LED? I'm glad you asked! Actually, it is "horses for courses". It all depends on how you plan to use your TV, where you intend to plac...
Dr Deane Hutton - The Cost of Water
COST OF WATERIf you ever get the chance to travel to space, you will discover, when you look back at Earth, that our planet looks blue. 70% of the Earth's surface is covered with water, giv...
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Dr Deane Hutton - Solar Energy
SOLAR ENERGYThe Sun is a huge ball of fire. Its temperature is around 6,000 degrees Celsius at the surface and more than 14 million degrees in the ce...
