I’ve often said that I expect France to lead the way in terms of the adoption of clean energy, for two main reasons: 1) They’re self-styled; they don’t ask permission; they just do what they think is right. They refer …
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From Guest Blogger Jakob Barry: Beating the Summer Heat With Better Energy Efficiency
Like home heating in the winter air conditioning usage in the summer uses up a lot of energy. The difference is that while heat can come from burners and radiator systems most air-conditioning is run on electricity. In the big …
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Tagged with: Air conditioner, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan, Dallas, Home improvement, HVAC, Networx, Shopping
From British Guest Blogger Indigo Swan – Energy Sustainability in Business
‘Carbon footprint’ is the undisputed energy related buzzword of the past 10 years, and businesses face a huge responsibility, with pressure from both external and internal forces to try and minimise their impact on the environment, through reducing their carbon …
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From Guest Blogger Maya Rodgers: How Green Tech is Changing the World, and Why it’s Not Enough
In the time of 400ppm, global warming or “climate change” skyrocketing, and when oil magnates are controlling vast swaths of the US, the environment has become a hot-button issue for many on both sides of the divide. When the Great …
From Guest Blogger Garret Stembridge: Seals of Approval — DIY Fixes for Leaky Windows and Doors
When it’s snowing outside and one look at your front door shows you that it’s snowing inside, there’s no question: You have a drafty door! But what about in the snow-free months where drafts and leaks aren’t quite so obvious? …
Tagged with: California, Caulk, Doors, Extra Space Storage, Leak, Microsoft Windows, United States, Weatherstripping
From Guest Blogger Tyler Banfield: Schooling High School Students on Going Green
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau, employment of environmental scientists is projected to increase by 19 percent through 2020. A World Green Building Trends SmartMarket Report also found that by 2015, at least 60 percent of the work …
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Tagged with: Calexico, California, education, environment, green, Haiti, High school, K through 12, school, Student, United States Department of Labor
What’s Not Wrong with Wind
A reader by the name of Jerry sent in this article “What’s Not Wrong with Wind” and suggested that it would amplify some of the points I made in my recent piece “Is Wind a Scam?” Thanks, Jerry.
Tagged with: Wind Energy
From Guest Blogger Teacaus: Important Considerations about Solar Powered Homes
Having a desire to convert your homes to Solar Powered Homes? Well, certainly in today’s high tech savvy world it makes sense doing something for our environment. With each passing day, solar technology has become more affordable and practical. For …
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Tagged with: Australia, Earth, electrical grid, renewable, Renewable Energy, solar energy, solar panel, solar power
From Guest Blogger Adam Groff: Which Groups Use Social Media Best to Promote Green?
When groups, organizations, and businesses use social media to promote green initiatives, they’re spreading eco-friendliness to a massive audience. And, going green via social media is a great way for organizations to get people involved in environmentally conscious practices and …
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Tagged with: business, Clorox, conservation, environment, Facebook, green, Marketing and Advertising, Sierra Club, social media, Social network, Twitter
From a Guest Blogger: How to Recycle Your Ill-Fitting Clothes
A changing body shape may be cause for celebration or concern, but either way your current wardrobe needn’t be the source of frustration. If you’ve discovered you no longer fit into your favourite frocks or much-loved jeans, think about doing …
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