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Possible Complications
·Affordability: The Net Zero home, though affordable in the long run, may be quite an investment in the beginning. Much of the equipment used in the production of net zero housing is expensive. Aside from the solar panels which are an investment of their own, consumers have often settled for less square footage in an attempt to balance out the overall expenses. As far as implementing Net Zero building on a large scale goes, funding will become an issue as building size increases due to cost.

·Energy Production: One of the most important factors in the construction a Net Zero structure is the amount of energy it will save in comparison to the previous structure. Any Net Zero building needs to be able to function at the same capacity at which it had prior to the retrofitting. This means that each structure will need to produce enough energy to sustain itself or else it will be pulling energy from the general grid. Net Zero homes are most commonly fitted with solar panels as the main energy production source on the roof of the structure. This means that as the hight of a certain structure increases, the surface area on the roof becomes smaller in comparison to the overall volume of the structure. Complications concerning energy production will arise due to the fact that there will not be enough space for solar panels to meet the consumption needs of the structure.

·Predictability in Relation to Surrounding Environment: As the concept of Net Zero building spreads throughout the world, problems with energy production are becoming present aside from size of the structure. The region in which a certain Net Zero home is built directly effects its energy production. Complications appear amongst the rural community due to the fact that rural areas are often heavily wooded. In order for a solar panel to function to its full potential, it requires direct sunlight for as many hours out of the day as possible.

=Notes=

1. I enjoyed the section about biopesticides, although I would like to know more about them, why are they safer than abiotic pesticides? Why is this not the main source of pesticides used in agriculture?

2. It seems as though there would be an immense of pollution stemming from the transportation of crops in and out of agricultural sites, as well as the machinery used in the harvesting and preservation of crops. I did not find anything along those lines in the article.

3. Regarding the section about composing, I find the material interesting though it seems somewhat vague. A source would be beneficial if not more explanation on the topic.

These comments are regarding: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agricultural_pollution#cite_note-9 (Agricultural pollution)