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CFL and LED energy-efficient bulbs |
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Conventional incandescent and fluorescent bulbs are on the verge of becoming extinct. More and more consumers are looking to supply their home with energy and money-saving alternatives. Light Emitting Diode (LED) are not only extremely energy-efficient but their utilization has evolved from single-bulb use to being able to fit into virtually any household light fixture, which is achieved by grouping the small bulbs together. Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL) are smaller versions of full- |
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The eco-nomy of eco-friendly hybrid cars |
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The most valuable possession next to our house is what we drive. If we cannot conserve energy by taking public transportation, the next best option, it seems, is choosing the most environmentally advantageous vehicle. |
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Techniques for Decreasing Energy Costs this Summer, while Staying Cool |
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As the summer months approach and bring record-breaking temperatures, resorting to the AC shouldn’t always be the first line of defense against the scorching heat. Energy prices have been increasing and estimates show that the average homeowner spends about $1000 a year on cooling costs alone.
Luckily, there are a number of ways to save costs and make your home more energy-efficient this summer. The U.S. government subsidizes a state-distributed program called Weatherization Ass |
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Making our skies eco-friendly with more carbon offsets and energy-efficient techniques |
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Does your environmentally-friendly conscience prevent you from enjoying your trip? If you Are worried about all the wasted energy and CO2 pollution taking place during travel, think again. Although we are a long way off from planes being powered solely by solar or wind energy, there are still ways to offset the negative effects of flying. |
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No Hybrid? Smaller ways to Go Green |
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Ever gotten a parking ticket from the carbon-footprint police? I drive a gas-wasting Chevy Tahoe, and for a time someone in the neighborhood would routinely plant orange, “Violation: Earth’’ citations on my windshield. “To SUV Driver,’’ they read. “Time to buy a Hybrid!’’
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New Year's Resolutions: Make 2010 Carbon Neutral |
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Please consider making 2010 a carbon neutral year. This could be your resolution that makes not only a positive impact on your life and those around you, but the lives of all by helping to fight global warming. |
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Why Carbon Offsets? |
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Carbon offsets allow you to take action on global warming now. Offsetting your carbon footprint will support greenhouse gas reduction projects and hasten the transition to a clean energy future. |
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The Truth about Carbon Offsets |
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You may have been hearing a lot about carbon offsets, or 'carbon credits', lately. They've become a must-have accessory for individuals and organizations who want to fight climate change and show their green credentials. |
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Shoppers demand carbon food labels |
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NEARLY three-quarters of shoppers want carbon labels on food products, new research shows.
A total of 432 shoppers across all of the UK’s major supermarkets were questioned on their views on carbon labeling by Newcastle Business School.
The most eye-catching result was that 72 per cent of those surveyed wanted carbon labels on food.
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Offsetting Explained |
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Scientific consensus states that carbon emissions must be reduced by 80% by 2050 to avoid catastrophic climate change. Businesses have an important and essential role to play in meeting these targets and carbon offsetting enables them to play their part in the climate change battle.
Carbon offsets are credits for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions made at another location, such as wind farms which create renewable energy and reduce the need for fossil-fuel powered energy.
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NW company becomes first to utilize carbon credits |
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In a recent transaction in the Pacific Northwest, Jefferson Land Trust sold 400 metric tons of timber resources. What makes the deal remarkable is that it didn’t sell any wood—instead the sale was for the carbon stored in the trees. It was the first direct purchase of carbon credits by a Pacific Northwest company and the first on the North Olympic Peninsula. Shorebank Enterprise Cascadia, a non-profit financial institution that promotes economic opportunity and a healthy environment, purchase |
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How Carbon Offsets Work |
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A carbon offset represents a reduction in emissions somewhere else - like a renewable energy or a reforestation project - to balance out the emissions you cannot reduce. Also, carbon offsets are the only way to get your carbon footprint to zero today.
How does it work? This is how it all works: |
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Green Home Additions |
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When it comes to your decision to go green, nothing can be more exciting than green home additions. Because you are going to start from scratch, having green home additions can give you the perfect opportunity to have a green project, which is a perfect green remodeling practice. |
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General Electric Green |
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Supported by a leading environmental group, new publicity campaign and heavyweight corporate partners, EnviroCitizen.org discovered that General Electric unveiled its plans to increase its technology research funds by 100%. |
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What to Do About Energy Hogs |
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Energy hogs can be found throughout most homes! Take a walk through your house and you'll probably find energy hogs in every room. In your living room, your television is an energy hog. In your office, your computer is an energy hog. In your kitchen, you'll find many energy hogs-your microwave, refrigerator and maybe your oven. |
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Does Turning Off a Light Switch Really Make a Difference? |
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We've all had this question at one point or another. EnviroCitizen.org says, "Yes!" By turning off lights in your home (and at work) when you don't need them, you can reduce your carbon footprint. We want to reduce our environmental impact as much as possible and there are a lot of big environmental challenges, like global warming, to motivate us. |
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Understanding Energy: Renewable, Sustainable, Green or Eco-Friendly? |
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Energy is a hotly debated topic. Companies around the world are racing to discover new kinds of eco-friendly energy. As energy consumption is the primary cause of global warming and the United States is responsible for approximately 25% of all of the world's carbon emissions, there is certainly cause to work as quickly as possible. |
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The Newest Wind Energy Technology: The WindPipe |
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John R. Tuttle has come up with a new kind of wind energy technology that may just change the future of wind power forever. Tuttle's WindPipe does not resemble traditional wind turbines as there are no long blades or rotating power generator. In fact, there are no rotating parts to Tuttle's WindPipe at all! |
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How the Energy You Use Contributes to Global Warming |
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It is becoming widely acknowledged that burning fossil fuels and coal contributes to global warming, a term that is probably familiar to the majority of the population. Though familiar, there remains question of what global warming is and what its causes are. |
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What is Biomass Energy? |
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In short, biomass energy is the process of incinerating organic waste, such as dead trees, branches, yard clippings, crops, wood chips or sawdust, to create energy. Biomass is converted into energy through a relatively simple process, especially when compared to other manners used to obtain energy. |
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What is Wave Energy? |
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Wave energy has recently become an option for clean, green, sustainable energy. Wave energy, or wave power, is basically a process that involves harnessing the energy of ocean waves to generate electricity. |
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How Does Tidal Energy Work? |
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Tidal energy, also referred to as tidal power, is a process that harnesses the energy of the tides and converts it into power. Tidal energy is far more predictable than other forms of clean, green, renewable energy such as solar, wind and wave energy. |
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Can You Fuel Your Car From a Landfill? |
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EnviroCitizen.org’s simple answer to this question is "yes". Yes, you can fuel your car from things found in a landfill. However, whether you should is an entirely different question. |
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What is Anaerobic Energy? |
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Anaerobic energy has not yet received as much attention as other new sources of renewable energy such as nuclear and biofuels. However, anaerobic energy is an interesting process that may or may not turn out to be a viable source of energy. |
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Human Powered Energy |
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As awareness about the impending threat of global warming continues to spread, inventors and innovators throughout the world are looking for new ways to meet the demand for energy while decreasing its toll on the environment. Many different solutions are being put on the table. |
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How To Reduce Your Energy Consumption |
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Reducing your energy consumption can become a pretty intuitive thing. EnviroCitizen.org has found that all you have to do is take a look at your daily activities and see if there are alternatives that don’t require as much energy. There are many simple things you can do to reduce your energy consumption, which will help you lessen your carbon footprint and environmental impact. |
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Windside Wind Turbines: Changing Wind Energy as You Know It |
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In 1979, Risto Joutsiniemi developed Windside wind turbines. Based in Finland, Windside manufactures and distributes Joutsiniemi's revolutionary design today. The Windside wind turbine doesn't look like the kind of wind turbine that you're familiar with. |
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Green Energy in the Developing World |
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In the United States, we are becoming increasingly more aware of the effects of fossil fuels on global warming. The biggest challenge we face is finding a way to incorporate clean, green, renewable energy into the system that is already in place. |
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Wireless Energy : WiTricity (16) |
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WiTricity is an exciting company with an even more exciting idea. WiTricity was founded in 2007 in response to the invention of wireless electricity. |
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Electric Green Auto |
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Electric and hybrid cars are quickly becoming more and more accessible to the public. They efficiently use gas, stretching it further than ever before, and emit fewer pollutants than previous hybrid generations. But how do they work? Are they worth the investment? EnviroCitizen.org and millions of people around the world believe so! |
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Why Use Green Electric ? |
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Green electricity is a wonderful alternative to conventional electric companies. Green electricity is generated through renewable sources, such as solar energy, thermal energy, geothermal energy and wind power. While it does take some energy to manufacture energy this way, the energy that they generate quickly and significantly surpasses the impacts of manufacturing them. |
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Why Use Green Gas? |
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EnviroCitizen.org would like to begin by asking you, what is green gas exactly? To understand why we should use green gas, we must first understand what green gas really is. In reality, “green gas” is ethanol, which is a form of grain alcohol which is then added to conventional gasoline to make it emit less greenhouse gases. When it is produced in the United States, it is most often made from corn. In other places, it may be made of wheat, barley or—whatever is most abundant. |
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Green Power |
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You may be surprised to learn that renewable energy and green power are not synonymous! This is due to the fact that the two do not have the same source, have different effects on the environment and have different costs. In fact, green power is simply a subset of renewable energy. It often has higher environmental benefits and is defined as electricity produced from solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, biomass and low-impact small hydroelectric sources. Green power is appealing to many individuals |
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