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Electric Cars: The Future of Automobile Transportation

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The electric car is growing in popularity every day. Many people already understand the benefits of owning such a vehicle. One thing is certain – electric cars are the product of the future and the manufacture volumes are to increase rather soon. A number of important benefits determine the attractiveness and the popularity of such [...]

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Hard Water in the UK

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In the UK the domestic water supply must meet strict quality regulations to ensure it is safe for human consumption, mainly to protect us against water borne diseases and illnesses. Water quality does however vary depending on the region, with approximately 60% of the UK being affected by hard water. The most affected areas are [...]

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Solar Energy Information for Consumers

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Energy efficiency is important to many individuals for financial and environmental reasons. As new energy technologies such as wind and solar-related devices are developed, more consumers look for ways to adapt such systems to their homes. Principal Solar, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Ken Allen said the world is beginning an energy transition away from environmentally [...]

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Happy Winter Solstice! Harness the Power of the Sun

Winter solstice is here, depending on where you live on the planet. With the start of a new solar cycle, it’s time to start thinking about solar energy. This clean, renewable source of energy is beyond the grasp of many middle-income earners but it is becoming more affordable. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in [...]

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Are You Teaching Your Kids To Care About Their Environment?

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This is a serious question that I think you need to stop and ask yourself. If you have children, are you teaching them, through leading by example, how to care for the environment? Do they understand how important it is to take responsibility for their part in helping with the global environmental issues we face [...]

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McDonald’s Steps Up To The Plate Environmentally

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McDonald’s is one of the numerous ‘Diva’ companies taking a stand, with regards to global environmental concerns. Each has a different angle and McDonald’s believes in ‘doing more with less.’ They understand that less truly is more in regards to their environmental responsibility, which is less waste and energy and fewer emissions. That said, the [...]

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Oil Pipelines Will Devastate Environment

TransCanada’s Keystone pipeline could potentially harm a number of environments stretching from Alberta’s oil sands to Texas. While some, including the founder of Green Peace, Patrick Moore, believe that that the pipeline is a good thing for North America—it will lessen our dependence on foreign oil—it’s hard to believe that it’s worth the risk to [...]

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How to be Both Energy Efficient and Warm this Winter

Here in the Cold North, winter is in full swing. Due to the La Nina weather pattern this winter, it is predicted to be colder than usual in some parts of Canada. When temperatures drop, our heating bills usually go up, so how can you save on energy this winter, yet still be warm? The [...]

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3 Easy Ways to Green Your Job

We often think about reducing, reusing, and recycling at home, but what about at work? While it seems easier to just leave and forget about your job at the end of the day, many businesses could use a little greening; it won’t eat up into overtime. Recycle paper and plastic products. Most offices go through [...]

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5 Ways to Live a More Environmentally Conscious Life

We all know that we need to be more conscientious when it comes to our Earth. We hear the message nearly every day, but what are we doing to change our ways? Chances are that you grew up in a day and age when this message wasn’t as well articulated. Now that we know the [...]

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A Double Win With The Environment!

If I told you that you could improve your health and help protect the environment would you do it? I’d [...]

A Guide to Creating an Eco-Friendly Life (Part 2)

Why Should You Green Your Home? Why exactly should you have an eco-friendly home?  What can we possibly stand to [...]

A Guide to Creating an Eco-Friendly Life (Part 1)

There is no doubt that going green and adapting to a new way of eco-friendly living is taking the world [...]

Take Simple Steps Toward a Tree-Free Household

Many people recycle paper products and call it a day. But the truth is that it would be far more [...]

Composting Isn’t As Easy As It Sounds

Composting definitely gets a gold star with regards to the environment. That said, it can be a little tricky and [...]

Are You Teaching Your Kids To Care About Their Environment?

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This is a serious question that I think you need to stop and ask yourself. If you have children, are [...]