Furnace-not-working-Clicking-Noice-Girl-in-cold-homeWinter heating costs can be a financial burden. Most traditional heating solutions are not only expensive, but bad for the environment. Fossil fuels pollute the air, while electric heating requires increased production from utility companies. You might want to look at some of these alternatives, which could both lower your long-term costs and help to preserve the environment. (more…)

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vehicles-cars-hydrogen-fuel-cellFrom this edition of Green Auto Digest:

While Toyota and a few other global automakers are taking hydrogen fuel cell vehicles quite seriously, the clean technology’s chances of reaching mass adoption are still far away. (more…)

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effects-of-climate-change-and-mitigation-policies-6-728The miracle of Pope Francis is his eagerness to jump into political issues and advocate so adamantly for humanitarian causes. Before his ordination, the changes through which the Catholic Church had gone over the past 1600 years could have been measured in angstroms; now they’re measured in parsecs.   (more…)

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eco-house-design-on-800x454-robyn-liebschner-some-eco-housesNo matter the season, it is never too late to give a thought to home’s energy efficiency. Saving energy is not a new craze for nothing these days. It’s actually one of the best ways to get the most out of your home and cut any additional future expenses. (more…)

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CO2Here’s a podcast from Yale University pointing out how climate change poses risks to investors.  Apparently, this is one of an ongoing series, which makes sense, given that there literally hundreds of ways in which investors are impacted by global warming and other forms of environmental degradation. (more…)

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natural-swimming-pool-design-backyard-ideas-4If you’ve become concerned about the environment along with millions of others, you may have wondered what it takes to maintain an eco-friendly pool. Whether you regard your pool as a luxury or a hot-weather necessity, there are ways to enjoy it and help protect the environment at the same time.

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1 (2)Lighting takes about 5% of the energy budget. To save on energy bills, you need to switch to energy-efficient lighting. Traditional lighting bulbs consume a lot of energy, which is costly to maintain. However, since the introduction of new energy-efficient lighting, the traditional ones are getting phased out. Below are 5 energy-efficient ways that you can use to light up your home. (more…)

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9780810909601_p0_v2_s1200x630The good news for this civilization is that there are many millions of people working tirelessly to keep it from imploding into itself,  whether from environmental damage, nuclear war, world fascism, social injustice, or any number of other forms of decay.  (more…)

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minimod-portable-shelterGetting involved in survival portends a significant amount of research and learning. It is an entirely new world that includes tools, equipment, and skills that up to that point you would never think about. Survival in nature often requires alienation from our lifestyle habits and stepping out of our comfort zone. However, if you are an environment enthusiast and practice the sustainable way of living, you can continue your practices while surviving in nature too. (more…)

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T_0d3a661edbWhen it comes to helping the environment, you need to be doing your part. This doesn’t mean you’ll be expected to or be able to save the world. However, taking initiative on a regular basis can make a huge difference. Making your own residence as sustainable as possible is a great way to do this. Here are four tips for making your home more environmentally friendly. (more…)

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