Every time I cite an article where one U.S. politician goes after another with angry rhetoric, I feel, at a certain level, I’m being played. Isn’t all this scripted? Can functioning grown-ups actually think and act this way in real …
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From Guest Blogger Dr. Bulb: LED Tube Lamps – Advantage to Non-integrated Retrofits?
When it comes to linear tube lighting, converting from conventional T12 fluorescents to a T8 LED is not just sensible, it’s necessary. As of July 2010, magnetic ballasts commonly used in the operation of T12 fluorescent lamps are no longer …
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From Guest Blogger Joe Fort: The Invisible Industry–Five Facts About Container Shipping
Did you know that nearly 90 percent of everything we purchase, from cars, to food, to clothing, arrives to us via ship? The cargo shipping industry, commonly known as the “invisible industry”, is the lifeline to the international exchange of …
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Letting the Market Control Hate Speech
Occasionally I like to comment on our First Amendment right to free speech and how the marketplace of ideas tends to police itself very well. This is quite clearly the case with most issues in our society. While the U.S. …
Understanding “Baseload Power” and Debunking the Myths that Surround It
Here’s an all-too-typical comment I received recently, which I present here to clarify an important point about variable energy resources, including wind and solar energy, and to clean up a common misunderstanding: Wind power and solar, produce variable amounts of …
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From Guest Blogger Blake Meredith: What $11.9 Billion Can Do For The Earth And You | The Innovations Of Elon Musk
Usually, anyone with $11.9 billion spends most of it on the contents of a Neiman Marcus fantasy gifts catalog. Anyone want a custom $475,000 Paris perfume? Yet in the right hands, in the right mind, $11.9 billion can subsidize a …
From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: How to Maximize Your Home's Energy Efficiency and Comfort Levels
The average family may not realize just how much energy is wasted in their home every single day. If you have begun to dread opening up your energy bills each month, then take a look at these simple tips to …
From Guest Blogger Rodrick Johnson: Starting Green–Eight Ways to Green Your Start-Up
Starting a business is now easier than ever. There are many tech tools a savvy entrepreneur can leverage. You can create relationships and market your business via Twitter and Facebook. To handle the financial side, you can take advantage of …
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From Guest Blogger Jenny Richards: How to Ensure You are Borrowing Your Green Loan Responsibly
In the recent past, there has been a lot of support by banks and governments to encourage individuals and business owners to invest in eco-friendly “green” projects. Lenders have developed attractive loan packages for home owners and businesses alike, and …
Guest Post from Sophie Andersen: Sustainable Retail Shop Ideas as the Last Word of Modern Architecture
With the times passing environmental awareness is becoming a very important part of our society and it’s not a big surprise that eco-friendly structures are gaining more and more popularity as a perfect retail spaces. They are affordable and easier …
