evapotranspiration, definition of

Energy produced by combusting biomass materials such as wood. The carbon dioxide emitted from burning biomass will not increase total atmospheric carbon dioxide if this consumption is done on a sustainable basis (i.e., if in a given period of time, regrowth of biomass takes up as much carbon dioxide as is released from biomass combustion). Biomass energy is often suggested as a replacement for fossil fuel combustion.

• Not that ET!  The Terrestrial ET: EvapoTranspiration, the Unexplored Source of Climate Change
  Evapotranspiration, ET, is defined as the total amount water flux evaporated into the atmosphere from surface and plant (dew) Evaporation and plant Transpiration.  ET is a term used in agriculture water management to aid in crop growth and is usually...
• An Unexplored Source of Climate Change: Land Evapotranspiration Changes Over Time.
  This Model was created to encourage scientist to collect the information necessary to determine the Earth’s ET change over time, the area of “special parcels”  and plume size.  This Model shows that this data is necessary for our complete understanding...
• WOHA unveils a lush, net-zero Singapore Pavilion for the 2020 World Expo
  Singapore-based architecture firm WOHA has unveiled plans to create a net-zero energy green oasis for 2020 World Expo Singapore Pavilion in the Dubai desert...
• Modular materials make up an eco-friendly restaurant in Taiwan
  In Taiwan’s southern city of Kaohsiung, architect Ken Lo of Chain10 has crafted an eco-conscious restaurant for the third location of the Japanese grill restaurant chain Tan Zuo Ma Li...
• Areas of the Amazon Rainforest are Shifting to Grassland
  Image via Shutterstock The Amazon rainforest is one of the largest, most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. According to new information published in Geophyscial Research Letters, protecting habitats from development is not only important for the overall    
• Hydro House Concept Utilizes Evaporative Cooling
  In hot and dry climates, evaporative cooling is an effective and energy-efficient way to keep things from getting too hot. The Hydro House is a concept home by Rael San Fratello Architects that relies on the cooling effects of evapotranspiration by using...