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Are your gas, heating and electricity bills going through the roof? Were you wondering how your home can run on less energy?  Being environmentally conscious is not only a popular notion of keeping our planet healthier and cleaner, it will …

From Guest Blogger Sophie Andersen: Saving Energy Plan for your Home Read More »

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Each year around Earth Day, Kelley Blue Book publishes its list of the Top 10 Green Cars.   Whenever  I see something like this, I’m reminded of how few people understand the environmental impact of electric vehicles, which includes at a …

Exploring the Impact of Electric Transportation on the Environment Read More »

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If you’re considering home improvements and renovations and want to incorporate your eco-friendly attitude and beliefs into your projects, you’ll discover several ways in which you can do so. The wealth of energy-efficient home improvements available to modern consumers gives added …

From Guest Blogger Jen – Home Improvements: What You Should Know About Energy Efficiency & Recycled Components Read More »

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Summer celebrations are national events throughout the world, but while they may seem to be straightforward events, they’re filled with decisions. Whether it’s your grill or your garden furniture, there are always ways we can add to the fun while …

From Guest Blogger Philip: Greener Grilling–Is There a Better Way to do Summer? Read More »

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While hydrogen fuel is being touted as a cleaner and potentially more affordable alternative to gasoline than electricity, it is still far from being the ideal transportation fuel, considering that the most common methods for producing hydrogen nowadays are not …

From Guest Blogger Jordan: Scientists Discover a More Cost-Effective Way to Produce Hydrogen Fuel Read More »

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There may be small pockets of the U.S. with higher concentrations of well-educated liberals than Santa Barbara, CA—perhaps Berkeley or Cambridge. In any case, as one could predict, Santa Barbara hosts a whale of an Earth Day celebration each year, …

An Earth Day Celebration That Grows Bigger and Stronger Each Year Read More »

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Question:  According to Australia’s Institute for Economics and Peace, how much money would the world have saved if it had been at peace since 2006? Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers. Relevance: In addition to the obvious (death, …

Take a COOL Guess – the Fun Quiz on Clean Energy.  Today’s Topic: The Cost of War Read More »

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The techniques and technology for increasing the sustainability and energy efficiency of your home have never been so abundant and affordable. A study by Bloomberg New Energy Finance has determined that the U.S. is spending roughly 250 billion dollars a …

From Guest Blogger Jen – Homeowners: A Guide to Sustainable Design & Building Read More »

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Americans are unique in the way they shift their viewpoints, and that seems to be true regardless of which type of “viewpoint” we’re discussing: political issues, the appreciation of a new musical genre, and even the acceptance of basic science. …

Americans Are Slow To Wake Up To New Realities, But When We Do—Watch Out Read More »

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Making your home a little greener is not only good for the environment, but can actually save you money and make your living space a little more comfortable as well. So, How Green Can Your Home Really Be? Here are …

From Guest Blogger Jen: How Green Can Your Home Be? Read More »

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