COMFORT-woman-feeling-cold-near-radiator-shutterstock_180529322-3-e1480626827141Whether you’re ready to admit it or not, winter is definitely coming our way! And this doesn’t just mean we should be ready to decorate our Christmas trees, but also reconsider our heating options for the cold season. Lots of people around the world prefer gas heating because they find it to be the most adequate and energy-efficient solution, but what if you could tweak things up a bit and use your gas heating more rationally? Here’s how. (more…)

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Runoff from Icecap

Runoff from Icecap

This fabulous video presents the melting of the Arctic sea ice in a totally accessible way, while maintaining enough scientific rigor to leave no doubt as to its validity. (more…)

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3469857_originalConsumers are quickly learning the benefits of environmentally conscious living extend beyond helping the environment. Investments in green technology and products often translate to cost-savings and improved health over time. Metal roofs are no exception. Here’s how investing in a metal roof can help make your home more sustainable. (more…)

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Eric-TrumpThere are a lot of things to abhor about Fox News based on the effect it has on its viewers, and thus our society.  A few weeks ago I mentioned a study from a major university that found that those who get their news from Fox know less about current events than people who watch and read no news at all, due to the way the programming is constructed to misdirect and misinform its consumers. (more…)

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11753559595_b3163853b8_bIf you are a new homeowner, then you can begin to plant trees to help the environment. While you weren’t able to plant an assortment of trees while living in an apartment or rental home, this is one of the best things that you can do after you have your own property. Here are five ways that planting trees will help the environment. (more…)

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inline-3How does one make sense of the fact that net neutrality is going away, even though its supporters outnumber its opponents by more than three to one? (more…)

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daikin-gas-furnacesDoors and windows are two essential parts of the house that often get very little attention. After all, why fix something when it’s not broken and is still working (to you, at least), right? The truth is, most people decide to take action ONLY when they start noticing problems. (more…)

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Sustainable living refers to the practice of trying to reduce the effect your personal life has on the environment and natural resources. In order to accomplish this, a person needs to radically change a lot about their daily life, but most importantly, they need to change their outlook on the environment. (more…)

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Energy-Efficient-WindowsSome home improvement and upgrading projects are largely designed to bolster aesthetic appeal, but others can have far-reaching effects in different ways. For example, some improvements and upgrades could help you to make your home greener and more energy efficient. (more…)

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trumpandbannonQuestion: It’s almost certain that the FCC will repeal the net neutrality regulations, as Republican nominees dominate its leadership, but what percentage of Americans–of all political stripes–say they are against the move?

Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers.

Relevance: The common American lives under the delusion that his voice matters in government.  As shown here, nothing could be further from the truth.

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