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The Turbine of Truth – Which Way Does the Wind Blow? Part One

 

The First Urban Wind Turbine in North America

By Elena Christopoulos

As spring has fully sprung, I write this article on one windy day in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. What you need to know is that I have always believed in alternative energy, but specifically, wind energy — a site just needed the right type of turbine [...]



Exploring Green Landscaping Ideas

By Mike Valenti

Springtime has arrived!!  We are all thinking about some work around the yard.  Some of us are looking at small changes and projects, others are thinking about bigger, more radical changes to our landscape.  Either way, here are some useful thoughts from us here at EnviroCitizen.org on a more eco-friendly approach to gardening [...]



Long-Term Investment Benefits of Converting to Solar Energy

Solar Energy: Eco-Friendly and a Good Investment.

By Mike Valenti

Many individuals have their hearts and minds in the right place when they consider solar energy. The environmental benefits of solar energy are immense. Solar energy produces no pollution as well as no greenhouse gases. The products last for decades and also create renewable energy. However, [...]



The Green Vacation - Practical Planning Tips for Eco-Travel

It's time to plan your Green Vacation.

By Mike Valenti

If you’re planning a vacation and want it to be as eco-friendly as possible, EnviroCitizen.org knows that a little research can go a long way. You could hire a green vacation planner, however, if you don’t want to spend the money on a green vacation planner [...]



Green Investing: Eco-friendly Investment Choices

You CAN Invest Successfully in Green Businesses.

By Mike Valenti

At EnviroCitizen.org we support and encourage green investing.  We can’t assure that investing in companies that are leading the way to a more energy efficient, sustainable planet will pay off any better than investing in any other companies or in general market indexes like the S&P [...]