Merge pull request #28 from PHS-TSA/updated_text

Looked over all the text and fixed other issues.
Recycling image bug seems to be gone

src/content/geothermal/cost.mdx

@@ -8,6 +8,6 @@ sectionHeader: How Much Does It Cost?
 
 The cost to install a geothermal system can range anywhere from $10,000 all the way up to $25,000.
 These costs can vary depending on factors such as region, type of system, and how much renovation your house needs.
-Feel free to use our [price calculator](/calculator/) to get an estimate on much it would cost you!
+Feel free to use our [price calculator](/calculator/) to get an estimate of how much it would cost you!
 
-<img src="/images/geothermal_cost.avif" alt="Spacecraft solar power technicians"/>
+<img src="/images/geothermal_cost.avif" alt="House with geothermal"/>

src/content/geothermal/environment.mdx

@@ -11,4 +11,4 @@ Possibly the biggest issue with geothermal though is the land it takes to build
 The building of larger plants can often disrupt ecosystems but this effect comes with all types of energy.
 This effect is mitigated though with smaller systems such as ones installed on houses.
 
-<img src="/images/geothermal_enviormental.webp" alt="Spacecraft solar power technicians"/>
+<img src="/images/geothermal_enviormental.webp" alt="Geothermal plant"/>

src/content/geothermal/what.mdx

@@ -5,11 +5,13 @@ sectionHeader: What is It?
 ---
 
 Geothermal energy is heat energy captured from within the earth and is then used for various things such as heating, cooking, and even electricity.
-What’s fascinating about geothermal energy is that it’s actually all around us.
-Just about anywhere on the planet this energy can be captured. In fact if we were to harness all of it, it would be enough to power the earth 3 times over.
+What’s fascinating about geothermal energy is that it’s all around us.
+Just about anywhere on the planet this energy can be captured. If we were to harness all of it, it would be enough to power the earth 3 times over.
 That’s an incredible amount of energy.
 However, it’s important to remember that geothermal energy isn’t a new concept.
 Humans have been using it for over 10,000 years for functions such as heating hot springs, cooking, and even space heating in cities such as Pompeii.
 Nowadays, it’s still mainly used for heating; however, if you install a converter, it can also be used for electricity.
+Due to this many large universities such as Yale, Brown, and Missouri S&T have been installing geothermal systems to power their campuses.
+The switch to geothermal is still beginning but it will be a worthy investment for the future.
 
-<img src="/images/geothermal_what.avif" alt="Spacecraft solar power technicians"/>
+<img src="/images/geothermal_what.avif" alt="Geothermal mountain"/>

src/content/geothermal/worth-it.mdx

@@ -7,9 +7,10 @@ sectionHeader: Is It Worth It?
 Deciding to invest in a geothermal energy solution can be tricky.
 When comparing it to solar it’s a lot more expensive to start and can take up to 20 years to pay itself off.
 The pumps also require electricity to power so it’s not technically _free_.
-Similar to solar energy, there are also federal tax credits that range from 22% to 30%, applicable on the install.
+Similar to solar energy, there are also federal tax credits that range from 22% to 30%, applicable on the installation.
 However, geothermal can be much more efficient than wind and solar as it isn’t impacted by weather.
 It will always run as long as it’s powered.
+Also, depending on the loop system you choose and how it corresponds to your environment you can generate a lot more energy.
 Overall, investing in geothermal can be a smart choice depending on your location and budget as it will save you money over time and lessen carbon emissions.
 
-<img src="/images/geothermal_worth.avif" alt="Spacecraft solar power technicians"/>
+<img src="/images/geothermal_worth.avif" alt="Geothermal plant"/>

src/content/other/appliances.mdx

@@ -4,9 +4,11 @@ description: Don’t waste natural gas
 sectionHeader: Electric Appliances
 ---
 
-Nowadays, one can buy electric appliances.
-These appliances don’t run on natural gas.
-The extraction and transportation of natural gas isn’t very green.
-The next time you go to buy a stove, range, or other appliance, look to see if there’s an electric option.
+Nowadays, electric appliances are fairly commonplace.
+Instead of using natural gas, they use electricity to power themselves. 
+This reduces emissions as natural gas produces large amounts of carbon due to its extraction and transportation. 
+Electric appliances such as stoves can also be safer as they reduce the chance of fire.
+But what can you do? Well, the next time one of your appliances breaks replace it with an electric one.
+It won't cost you much more and can even save you money on bills.
 
-<img src="/images/appliances.jpeg" alt="Spacecraft solar power technicians"/>
+<img src="/images/appliances.jpeg" alt="Electric stove"/>

src/content/other/billing.mdx

@@ -1,11 +1,16 @@
 ---
 title: Online Billing
-description: Online billing saves paper
-sectionHeader: Save the World Through Online Billing
+description: Online billing saves paper and time
+sectionHeader: Online Billing
 ---
 
 Many companies offer online billing, which are programs that allow you to pay digitally.
-By signing up for this, you can reduce the need to chop down trees.
+By signing up for these programs, you reduce your paper consumption and, therefore, reduce the felling of trees.
 Fewer trees chopped down means more trees reducing your carbon footprint!
+In many cases, online billing can also be far more convenient.
+Most companies offer features called autopay or EZ Pay, which will take money directly out of your account when the bill is due.
+This can help you avoid late fees and, in some cases, companies will even give you a discount if you enable it.
+However, be wary, for some online services will automatically charge more than you budgeted for if you go over your usage tier.
 
-<img src="/images/online_billing.avif" alt="Spacecraft solar power technicians"/>
+
+<img src="/images/online_billing.avif" alt="Picture of laptop with online billing"/>

src/content/other/electric-cars.mdx

@@ -1,15 +1,15 @@
 ---
 title: Electric Cars
 description: Transportation is one of the largest sources of carbon emissions in the US
-sectionHeader: Cars, Trucks, and Things That Go
+sectionHeader: Electric Cars
 ---
 
 With transportation being one of the largest sources of carbon emissions in the US, the appeal of electric cars is very real.
-Electric cars are much more efficient than traditional vehicles when it comes to carbon emissions per mile as they run on electricity rather than gasoline.
-Right now is a a great time to invest in an EV if in the US, as there are tons of legislation currently getting passed to promote them.
-Additionally, all major electric car brands now support the Tesla supercharger network, so charging is less a worry than ever!
+Electric cars are much more efficient than traditional vehicles when it comes to carbon emissions per mile, as they run on electricity rather than gasoline.
+Right now is a great time to invest in an EV in the US, as there is a lot of legislation currently in the process of getting passed to promote them.
+Additionally, all major electric car brands now support the Tesla supercharger network, so charging is less of a worry than ever!
 Consumers who purchase EVs are eligible for a $7,500 tax credit on new EVs or a $4,000 tax credit for used EVs.
-States like California have made plans to ban the sale of all new gas powered vehicles by 2035.
-Overall, it’s a great time to invest in a electric car.
+States like California have made plans to ban the sale of all new gas-powered vehicles by 2035.
+Overall, it’s a great time to invest in an electric car.
 
-<img src="/images/electric_cars.avif" alt="Spacecraft solar power technicians"/>
+<img src="/images/electric_cars.avif" alt="Electric car being charged"/>

src/content/other/hydroelectric.mdx

@@ -1,14 +1,17 @@
 ---
 title: Hydroelectric Power
 description: The power of water
-sectionHeader: Hypostatic? Nope, Just Hydroelectric
+sectionHeader: Hydroelectric Power
 ---
 
 {/* Is the Hypostatic Union joke too bad? */}
 
-Water is powerful.
-It generates a lot of power in Tennessee and Washington State.
+While not as green as other initiatives due to its environmental effects, hydropower is still a great source of electricity.
+Hydropower has been used in the US for nearly 100 years. It was a key part of FDR's New Deal legislation, and new dams are still being built to this day.
+The biggest issue with hydropower is its impact on local ecosystems.
+It is reported that dams obstruct fish migration, cause floods, and more.
+Overall, hydropower is a great renewable resource while we're still migrating to renewables, just not one that will power an even cleaner and greener future.
+
 {/* Is the fact of Washington State true, or am I crazy? Both? */}
-While dams can damage local environments when done wrong, they can also promote diversity.
 
-<img src="/images/hydro_electric.avif" alt="Spacecraft solar power technicians"/>
+<img src="/images/hydro_electric.avif" alt="Hydro dam"/>

src/content/other/led-lights.mdx

@@ -1,10 +1,13 @@
 ---
-title: LED Lights Are Efficient
+title: LED Lights
 description: LED lights use 90% less energy than traditional light bulbs
-sectionHeader: LED Lights Use Up Less Energy to Produce More Light
+sectionHeader: LED Lights
 ---
 
-LED lights actually use 90% less energy than traditional light bulbs and last 25x longer!
-By using longer-lasting lights, you can reduce your carbon emissions.
+In the past 15 years or so, LED lights have nearly replaced traditional light bulbs due to a few factors. 
+To start, LED lights use 90% less energy than traditional light bulbs and last 25x longer!
+By switching to LED lights, you'd use less energy, which directly corresponds to a reduction in your carbon emissions. 
+In most cases, they're the same price as traditional light bulbs, so by not buying them, you're losing money because traditional light bulbs need to get replaced more often.
+In conclusion, if you haven't invested in LED light bulbs yet, you should definitely look into them; they're worthwhile.
 
-<img src="/images/led_lights.avif" alt="Spacecraft solar power technicians"/>
+<img src="/images/led_lights.avif" alt="Board of blue LED lights"/>

src/content/other/nuclear-power.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+---
+title: Nuclear Power
+description: Fission, fusion—what’s up with nuclear power
+sectionHeader: Nuclear Power
+---
+
+While nuclear energy may not be green, it's still an incredible source of both energy and controversy.
+On one hand, it provides a near-infinite source of energy.
+On the other hand, the same was said of coal until recently, and the waste from fission is far more dangerous to the environment than the waste from coal when improperly disposed of.
+However, it can do wonders with proper regulation.
+For example, nearly all modern US Navy vessels are nuclear-powered.
+Nuclear power allows the ships to stay out at sea for months while emitting far less carbon.
+Overall, nuclear energy is still developing, but could be a powerful resource in the future.
+
+
+<img src="/images/nuclear.avif" alt="Nuclear towers"/>

src/content/other/solar-lawn-lights.mdx

@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 ---
-title: Lawn Lights
-description: Saving both money and effort, solar-powered lawn lights are a great investment
-sectionHeader: Solar Powered Lights–Stylish and Green
+title: Solar Powered Lawn Lights
+description: Saving both money and effort, solar-powered lawn lights are a great investment for your green lawn!
+sectionHeader: Solar Powered Lights
 ---
 
 Solar-powered lawn lights are a convenient way to light up your yard while also staying green.
 They use solar panels to generate energy during the day and then use that energy to power themselves at night.
 This self-sustaining energy can save you up to $44.68 over the lifetime of a bulb!
 
-<img src="/images/lawn_lights.avif" alt="Spacecraft solar power technicians"/>
+<img src="/images/lawn_lights.avif" alt="Group of people with lawn lights in the background "/>

src/content/other/utilities.mdx

@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 ---
-title: Utility Companies
+title: Utility Companies’ Green Programs
 description: Many electric companies now offer programs to exclusively buy solar
-sectionHeader: Minimal-Hassle Green Energy Straight From Your Electric Company
+sectionHeader: Utility Companies’ Green Programs
 ---
 
 Electric companies such as Ameren offer programs where you can choose to specifically buy green energy.
 In the case of Ameren, they offer a “Community Solar” program, where you pay a $25 fee to help build solar panels and then they guarantee you get green energy.
 Yes, this will increase your energy bills slightly, but it will push power companies to do what’s right and help the environment.
 
-<img src="/images/utility_companies.avif" alt="Spacecraft solar power technicians"/>
+<img src="/images/utility_companies.avif" alt="Person installing solar panels"/>

src/content/other/wind.mdx

@@ -1,10 +1,14 @@
 ---
 title: Wind Power
-description: While America is lagging in wind power, we can opine to our elected officials
-sectionHeader: Wind Turbines—Capturing Both Our Imaginations and Energy!
+description: Wind is good for more than just cooling you off on a hot summer day
+sectionHeader: Wind Power
 ---
 
 While not readily available for American consumers, wind power is still a great source of green energy.
+Wind turbines create energy by transforming the kinetic energy of the spinning blades into electrical energy that can be used to power communities.
+The only carbon emissions produced by wind turbines are the ones produced during their production.
+Once they're up, they are 100% green.
+The only real issue with wind turbines is they can sometimes disrupt local ecosystems, especially for birds, but national and local wildlife conservatories are actively working to diminish the effects of wind power on local wildlife. 
 You can help promote wind power in your community by calling your local representatives and asking them to take action.
 
-<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1466611653911-95081537e5b7?w=500&auto=format&fit=crop&q=60&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxzZWFyY2h8MTV8fFNvbGFyJTIwcG93ZXJ8ZW58MHx8MHx8fDA%3D" alt="Wind turbine image"/>
+<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1466611653911-95081537e5b7?w=500&auto=format&fit=crop&q=60&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxzZWFyY2h8MTV8fFNvbGFyJTIwcG93ZXJ8ZW58MHx8MHx8fDA%3D" alt="Wind turbines with sunset"/>

src/content/recycling/cost.mdx

@@ -9,5 +9,6 @@ However, the cost to recycle is not a complete loss: recycled materials that are
 
 It was reported that in Atlantic County, New Jersey, the sale of goods made from recycled material generated $2.45 million, while the cost of processing the recycled materials cost the county over $3 million.
 
-
-<img src="/images/rec_cost.avif" alt="Spacecraft solar power technicians"/>
+However, the cost of recycling for a citizen is often too free or even profitable as many states such as California, Delaware, Hawaii, and more have bottle laws that allow citizens to return bottles and cans for a small profit.
+This also applies to many European countries such as Germany, Norway, and Sweden.
+<img src="/images/rec_cost.avif" alt="recycling bins"/>

src/content/recycling/environment.mdx

@@ -7,12 +7,13 @@ sectionHeader: How Does It Affect the Environment?
 The process of recycling prevents these waste materials from ending up in landfills or the environment, reducing pollution and emissions.
 Recycling also reduces the need to extract natural resources from the environment for new products, reduces carbon dioxide emissions, and conserves energy.
 
-<img src="/images/rec_impact.avif" alt="Spacecraft solar power technicians"/>
+<img src="/images/rec_impact.avif" alt="Bottles by recycling can"/>
 
 
 However, material that is recycled doesn’t always get recycled: only around 32% of all recycling is actually recycled.
 This number is even worse when it comes to plastics specifically: only 5-6% of all plastics are recycled.
 This is due to the fact that many often don’t recycle them correctly: many throw non-recyclable plastics in the recycling bin, such as plastic bags, packing peanuts, batteries, straws, etc.
 Another issue is that there is a huge variety of plastics.
 Different types of plastics with different chemical additives and dyes are unable to be recycled together.
+Hopefully, by educating people about recycling through social media and other means we can improve these numbers in the future.
 

src/content/recycling/what.mdx

@@ -9,4 +9,8 @@ These materials include paper, glass, metal, and plastic.
 Recyclable material is collected by consumers and businesses, which is then collected by private or government entities.
 The material is then sorted, cleaned, processed, and shipped to manufacturing facilities to be made into new products.
 
-<img src="/images/rec_what.avif" alt="Spacecraft solar power technicians"/>
+<img src="/images/rec_what.avif" alt="Recycling bins"/>
+
+What's fascinating about recycling though is that many technologies such as solar panels and wind turbines are made from recycled materials. 
+We're using green practices to create green products, which is a win-win for the environment and the economy.
+By recycling materials, we can reduce the amount of raw materials we need to mine/produce which in turn causes less carbon emmissions.

src/content/recycling/worth-it.mdx

@@ -4,8 +4,10 @@ description: The process of recycling prevents waste materials from ending up in
 sectionHeader: Is It Worth It?
 ---
 
-While the monetary cost to recycle materials is a net loss, the benefits clearly outweigh the costs.
-In 2018, 69.1 million tons of waste was recycled in the U.S., saving million tons of waste from entering landfills and saving over 193 million tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere.
+While the monetary cost of recycling materials is a net loss, the benefits clearly outweigh the costs.
+In 2018, 69.1 million tons of waste was recycled in the U.S., saving millions of tons of waste from entering landfills and saving over 193 million tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere.
 Recycling also generates tax revenue, as well as hundreds of thousands of jobs.
+For most citizens, there's no reason not to recycle as the cost is already taken out of their trash fees, free, or even profitable due to bottle laws.
+Overall, it is worth it to learn about and start recycling as it is a simple way to help the environment and the economy.
 
-<img src="/images/rec_worth.avif" alt="Spacecraft solar power technicians"/>
+<img src="/images/rec_worth.avif" alt="Recycling, compost, and waste bins"/>

src/content/solar/cost.mdx

@@ -8,4 +8,4 @@ The cost of solar panels can vary depending on your state and region.
 In general, a single installation costs around $16,000.
 Feel free to use our [price calculator](/calculator/) to get an estimate on much it would cost you!
 
-<img src="/images/solar_cost.avif" alt="Spacecraft solar power technicians"/>
+<img src="/images/solar_cost.avif" alt="Solar panel install"/>

src/content/solar/environment.mdx

@@ -11,4 +11,4 @@ The only harmful effect of solar power on the environment is its production.
 A major component of solar panels is lithium, which is plagued by unsustainable mining practices.
 Nevertheless, such effects on the environment are negligible, as many solar panels are made using [recycled materials](/solutions/recycling/), and progress is being made to make lithium mining considerably more sustainable and ethical.
 
-<img src="/images/solar_enviorment.avif" alt="Spacecraft solar power technicians"/>
+<img src="/images/solar_enviorment.avif" alt="solar panels in forest"/>