As we look at the future of fuel there are so many options being explored. One lately has stood out and thats the controversy of the use of a foodstuff for a fuel. Food prices are on the rise. According to the U.S. Department of Labor prices have increased over seven percent in just the last twelve months. (more…)
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I was watching my local news last evening and was reminded of a situation that had happened to my husband and I a year or so ago. It was a property meeting regarding some land next door to us and one of the issues was an abandoned well that needed covered before the land could be sold. I didn't think much of it then until the issue of it being a safety hazard … read on »
While doing some research on geothermal energy, I found only 5 states the United States use this type of resource for electrical power production. What is up... I can't believe we are not tapping into this market. Geothermal energy is one of the oldest sources of energy production we have, but yet it is ranked 3rd in use. This renewable - permanent resource is something we really need to tap into. Research … read on »
Water conservation is top a top priority. More water is wasted then any other resource we have. Here are a few tips to help around the yard this summer and they are really easy to implement into your outdoor routine. Only water your lawn when it needs it. You can tell when your lawn needs water by walking across it, if it springs back it's ok, but if you can see your foot prints … read on »
You know, here we are in a crisis in our environment. We are making automobiles by the thousands each day that use gasoline instead of an alternative fuel sources and spend billions of dollars each year on marketing research on the looks of these gas hogs, but they still make the hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles to look like the "Bat Mobile" or an M&M. Why is this? What is it with the automobile … read on »
The development of energy-efficient products is not only saving the environment and reducing our dependence on foreign oil but is good for the economy as well. By going green its creating new business opportunities and new jobs. Our politicians are finally getting on the big green bus and pushing for more tax incentives for the production of renewable energy. Recent tax packages have failed and have put billions of dollars into the pockets … read on »
You thought when you turned your television off it was really off, right? Guess again, your television goes into stand by mode and isn't really shut off at all. All day while your at work or out for play your television is drawing power, which in turn is costing you money. The experts say that 75% of the energy we consume from electronic products are actually turned off. That means your … read on »
Biofuels are not the answer to saving the planet and reducing the greenhouse effect. It seems today there is a lot of attention being put on the manufacturing of biofuels, but is it doing more harm then good, some scientist think. The farm land needed to produce the fuels are taking over our forests. More farm land means less trees to absorb the garbage we put in the air each day, … read on »
Just read an article on bottled water versus tap water in my search for good green living. What I found made me think about the purchase of my next bottle of water. A got to read article, "In Praise of Tap Water" . By drinking water from the tap instead of the bottle we can save the environment and keep marching towards a greener planet.
Another addition to the money pit, as the wife calls it, but we just completed adding new windows and siding to the house and taking one more step in the fight to go green. What a difference! Not only does it look great but the savings are already starting to show. The siding has dampened the noise from the outside which was one small thing I noticed right away. By going with the 3/4 inch … read on »
It's pretty wild how solar energy has impacted our society. From calculators and wristwatches to more complicated systems like satellites. The sun generates enough clean energy in one day to provide a year's supply of energy for your home or office. Why not tap into this abundant resource of clean energy? The solar systems are getting cheaper by the day. Today's solar systems can be blended into virtually every conceivable structure for homes or commercial buildings. You can find solar systems being … read on »
There's a war going on in the blogosphere, and it has nothing to do with bloggers dissing each … read on »
Want a light bulb that uses 90% less energy than a standard light bulb and will last 60,000 plus hours, try an LED light. LED lighting last up to ten years or longer! Using a LED Light versus a 60 watt light bulb will save you $405.01 Per LED Bulb at 11¢ per kWh/60000hrs. If every U.S. household replaced just one standard 60 watt bulb with an LED Light bulb it could save 24,184.4 mega (million) watts per day. Using LED … read on »
These are some great tips to help you around the house I found while looking around the net today hope you can implement at least a couple of these into your lives to help us Go Green. Save money in the bathroom Buy water-efficient shower heads. With low-flow models, a family of four can cut water usage by as much as 280 gallons a month. Adjust fridge and freezer temps Refrigerators eat up the most electricity in the … read on »
With all of the media attention given to environmental issues these days, it is widely known that the electricity that we use everyday is contributing toward harmful greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere. If you believe in global warming, then you realize this is one of the issues that is exacerbated by these greenhouse gas emissions. While some people lead their lives not worried about these issues, there are many people who are making the … read on »
Change...As I sit here thinking of how my life has changed by the choices Ive made in life, I see a choice needs to be made to stand up and help in some small green way this rock we live on called Earth. I can't help not to think about it as I watch the news casts on tv and the shows on discovery and just walking outside, you can feel it. Our world is … read on »
