Author Archives: Sam Becker

Sam Becker

Sam Becker is a writer and journalist based in Seattle, Washington. He earned his degree in Broadcast News from Washington State University in 2009, and has worked as in radio, video production, social media, and now is focusing his efforts on journalism. His interests include politics, technology, travel, history, and economics.

LONG ISLAND SOLAR FARM

USA: Germany sets solar power records, but America lags behind?

Earlier this year, Germany toppled their own record for energy production using solar power, with daily output of 23.9 gigawatts. While Germany has spent the past several years topping records for solar power output, other central European nations like Bulgaria Read on! →

A medical cannabis club in 2005.

USA: Cannabis legalization sees opposition from unlikely source

The American states of Washington and Colorado made international news last November, when voters from both states passed initiatives to legalize the use of marijuana for recreational use. Voters had previously voted for laws protecting cannabis use for qualified medical Read on! →