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Jan 28, 2012, 8:01 am
After nearly disappearing from existence decades ago, bed bugs have been making a comeback in the last several years. While the ability for humans to travel long distances in a short amount of time is one reason for this rise, another is the fact that these pests have shown a resistance to some pest... Comment - Like
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Jan 27, 2012, 8:01 am
BP released their predictions for
the next twenty years of how much usage the entire world will use
and rely on energy. Between 2012 and 2030 the world’s energy needs
will rise 39%, or about 1.6% every year, nearly all of which will
be coming from developing countries including China and Russia.
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Jan 20, 2012, 8:01 am
Vidhura Ralapanawe is Mark and Spencer's Manager of Sustainability and Communications. He's also the head of a team that successfully manufactured what can be considered the world's first “carbon neutral” bra. What this means is that Ralapanawe and his group figured out the bra's carbon footprin... Comment - Like
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Oct 30, 2011, 8:01 am
Green energy is one of the most rapidly expanding industries in the world right now due to so many people looking to do their part to help save the planet. With so much focus on solving global warming and reducing air pollution, smarter and cleaner forms of energy are being looked at very closely by... Comment - Like
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Oct 30, 2011, 8:00 am
Green energy is one of the most rapidly expanding industries in the world right now due to so many people looking to do their part to help save the planet. With so much focus on solving global warming and reducing air pollution, smarter and cleaner forms of energy are being looked at very closely by... Comment - Like
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Oct 29, 2011, 8:01 am
My wife were desperate to get out of the city. It was 2007, we were having an extremely stressful year with work. I owned a small construction company that was just about to give me a heart attack. She had a job she hated so much she would cry on the way to work sometimes. On top of all that... Comment - Like
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Oct 27, 2011, 8:02 am
We as American’s like to own things. We like to own our wardrobes, we like to own the latest technological gizmo that just came out, and most importantly we like to own things that inevitably produce a whole lot of garbage. Yep! Buy an iPod recently? What did you do with that beautiful packaging i... Comment - Like
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Oct 24, 2011, 11:44 am
No matter how you choose to travel—whether by car, bus, bike, or foot—one major fact of life is that we all deal with exhaust emissions on an almost constant basis. What many people don’t realize is the serious health effects that long-term exposure to exhaust fumes can have on the human body.... Comment - Like
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Oct 23, 2011, 8:02 am
A recent industry analysis projects the amount of solar power installed to grow to 15.5 percent per year, but revenues are to stay flat until 2016. Lux Research provided the report. A report from Navigant Consulting discovered that the price of solar panels is down almost 20 percent as of August 201... Comment - Like
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Oct 23, 2011, 8:00 am
A recent industry analysis projects the amount of solar power installed to grow to 15.5 percent per year, but revenues are to stay flat until 2016. Lux Research provided the report. A report from Navigant Consulting discovered that the price of solar panels is down almost 20 percent as of August 201... Comment - Like
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Oct 16, 2011, 8:01 am
Green businesses can’t just talk the talk, they have to lead by example. Many green businesses have chosen solar for green credibility, public relations, and reduced power bills. But are they a good investment? Read more... Comment - Like
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Oct 16, 2011, 8:00 am
Green businesses can’t just talk the talk, they have to lead by example. Many green businesses have chosen solar for green credibility, public relations, and reduced power bills. But are they a good investment? Comment - Like
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Oct 10, 2011, 8:01 am
The invention of Zipcar is revolutionizing the way the world travels. Cities such as Baltimore have reduced the amount of car ownership in the last year since Zipcar has come into existence. So you may be wondering, what is Zipcar and how does it help the environment? The answer is simple. Zipcar is... Comment - Like
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Oct 7, 2011, 8:01 am
Halloween can be a great excuse to throw a party and have a good time, but its impact on the environment can be scary if not planned correctly. From invitations to costumes and even the treats, it is possible to hold a spooktacular event without creating a trash monster. More... Comment - Like
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Oct 6, 2011, 12:44 pm
In today's society, the name of the game is mobile technology. With nearly every aspect of our lives existing online and now on our phones, it seems almost anything imaginable can become a mobile application or device. With technology advancing in a way that makes it constantly on demand and constan... Comment - Like
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Sep 20, 2011, 12:38 pm
Cloud computing is significantly more energy efficient than using in-house data centers. Cloud computing is when remote machines owned by companies run everything from word processing, data analysis programs, and even email programs for other companies. More... Comment - Like
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Aug 31, 2011, 9:07 am
Water conservation is important to consumers who are learning that water use patterns have effects on the world as much as their carbon prints. While many of us know about simple things to do around home such as... More on water conservation. Comment - Like
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Aug 31, 2011, 9:00 am
Water conservation is important to consumers who are learning that water use patterns have effects on the world as much as their carbon prints. While many of us know about simple things to do around home such as Comment - Like
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Aug 31, 2011, 9:00 am
Water Conservation
Water conservation is important to consumers who are learning that water use patterns have effects on the world as much as their carbon prints. While many of us know about simple things to do around home such as fixing leaky faucets, there are new technologies being developed al... Comment - Like
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Aug 12, 2011, 8:01 am
With its warm weather and gentle breezes, August is the perfect summer month for a picnic. Use these Eco-friendly tips during your next picnic, and you can have fun while saving the environment! More... Comment - Like
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Aug 7, 2011, 6:45 am
The words green and fast food don’t usually go hand in hand in a good way or so I thought. While surfing the web I came across a Press Release on Sonic Drive In going green by converting to solar energy. Wow, what a concept. I really hadn’t thought about restaurants going solar but if companies ... Comment - Like
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Aug 7, 2011, 6:39 am
The words green and fast food don’t usually go hand in hand in a good way or so I thought. While surfing the web I came across a Press Release on Sonic Drive In going green by converting to solar energy. Wow, what a concept. I really hadn’t thought about restaurants going solar but if companies ... Comment - Like
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Jul 29, 2011, 6:53 am
Summertime is a great time of year for many reasons; the warm days, more light, the lively green plants. Though we enjoy warm days, we also like to stay cool from time to time. For many of us, that means we may have to crank on the air conditioner. Of course, using an air conditioner has its drawb... Comment - Like
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Jul 24, 2011, 8:01 am
Over the last year we’ve seen an incredible growth in solar photovoltaic installations. In fact, it’s the largest growing industry in America today. 2010 saw a 60% increase in residential and commercial solar installations over 2009. The primary reason being that homeowners and business owners a... Comment - Like
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Jul 24, 2011, 8:00 am
Over the last year we’ve seen an incredible growth in solar photovoltaic installations. In fact, it’s the largest growing industry in America today. 2010 saw a 60% increase in residential and commercial solar installations over 2009. The primary reason being that homeowners and business owners a... Comment - Like
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Jun 26, 2011, 8:01 am
General Electric is planning the largest solar panel factory in the United States, looking to get into the growing "green" industry in a big way, and on an accelerated timeline.
According to Victor Abate, vice president for G.E.’s renewable energy business, the news follows G.E.'s ongoing investm... Comment - Like
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Jun 26, 2011, 8:01 am
General Electric is planning the
largest solar panel factory in the United States, looking to get into
the growing "green" industry in a big way, and on an accelerated
timeline.
According to Victor Abate, vice president for G.E.’s renewable energy
business, the news follows G.E.'s ongoing inve... Comment - Like
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May 27, 2011, 8:01 am
Wedding season is upon us and if you’re a lucky bride or groom this year, why not start creating the world that you want to share with your partner by creating an environmentally friendly wedding celebration. When you consider there are almost 2.5 million weddings per year in the United States, yo... Comment - Like
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May 24, 2011, 12:41 pm
With the summer months approaching and the temperature line climbing up the Richter scale on a daily basis, the demand for cooling systems is, as always: skyrocketing. Stores are frantically stocking up on their ACs, ecommerce sites are shipping in crates of cooling equipment like it’s the world... Comment - Like
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May 14, 2011, 7:31 am
I grew up in a household where my mother was constantly nagging about wasting water. I used to find this irritating and would only comply with her request just to get her to leave me alone. My perspective on water waste has drastically changed since then. There is an ugly truth to how water is... Comment - Like
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Mar 17, 2011, 8:02 am
In case the shamrocks and leprechauns haven’t given it away, St. Patrick’s day is here. If you’re under the age of 10, you’re probably rather excited about your schoolroom being bedazzled with gold treasure, and if you’re over 21, you’re probably mostly excited about drinking some good... Comment - Like
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Mar 4, 2011, 12:40 pm
Let’s admit it; getting old is not a piece of cake for anyone. The joints begin to weaken, old injuries start to ache, and the muscles that were so strong in our younger years begin to feel more like pieces of spaghetti. Daily tasks that we once took for granted become a struggle. Deep in the hear... Comment - Like
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Feb 17, 2011, 8:02 am
Chances are good you’ve had a cup of coffee to go a time or two in your life. Actually, according to statistics that recently stated coffee shops to be the fastest growing segment in the entire restaurant business and that Americans are now drinking 400 million cups of coffee a day, it’s likel... Comment - Like
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Feb 11, 2011, 8:01 am
Did you know that your daily dose of caffeine can actually add up to a hefty carbon footprint over the course of year? Statistically, if you drink four cups of black tea a day you will basically contribute 30kg of CO2e a year, or a 40 mile drive down the freeway. If you drink three lattes a day ... Comment - Like
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Dec 28, 2010, 8:01 am
Motorola has released what is being called the world’s first “eco friendly” phone. The Motorola Citrus is now available through Verizon Wireless. The phone is considered “eco friendly” because it is made of 25% recycled material, and contains no PVC or BFR. The Citrus is packaged in an eco... Comment - Like
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Dec 21, 2010, 8:01 am
We’ve all got the “techy” friend in our life who is constantly spewing off speeches about bizarre objects that just get weirder and smaller with each successive story and that apparently otherwise perform fantastical miracles on a daily basis.. More... Comment - Like
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Nov 23, 2010, 8:01 am
Even though Halloween is over and the next Twilight movie is still a few months away, we still have to beware of vampires; power vampires that is. Letting these power suckers into your home won't cost you any blood, but it'll hike up your power bill by about 10%. More... Comment - Like
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Nov 22, 2010, 1:17 pm
WattStations are the new electric car charging "modules" designed by GE and Yves Behar. These chargers will start appearing in cities (and hopefully homes) in 2011, and promise to charge a car batter in 4-8 hours, which is not only a huge improvement over "level 1" charging technology (12+ hours) bu... Comment - Like
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Nov 4, 2010, 8:01 am
Electronic waste, also know as e-waste is the fastest growing trend in American landfills, with an estimated growth of 18% annually. Currently we’ re dumping up to 50 million metric tons a year! Your old TV’ s, cell phones, batteries, printers, computers and other electronic toys all leak toxic ... Comment - Like
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Oct 15, 2010, 10:21 pm
Discovering new ways to lessen our carbon footprint comes in many shapes and forms; from algae based fuel substitutes to solar energy. Many 21st Century findings are aimed at long-term feasibility for increased efficiency, as to compete with oil companies. Meanwhile, who’s looking into short-ter... Comment - Like
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Sep 25, 2010, 8:01 am
The Green Revolution is here to stay. Green companies are no longer a smattering of startups and struggling growth companies, suggesting high hopes and high risk, while showing very little revenue for their combined efforts. The reality is that there were several Green companies that outperforme... Comment - Like
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Sep 2, 2010, 7:44 am
When I moved into my first home, I was enthused about making it warm and comfortable. I soon found, however, that good quality furnishings for the home were way beyond my meagre budget. Determined to do the best I could with the available resources, I began begging friends and neighbors for old fu... Comment - Like
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Aug 31, 2010, 8:01 am
When it comes to reducing your carbon footprint, there are a great number of common sense methods which can help reduce your personal burden on the environment, from buying perennial fruit and vegetables over annual, to using cold water when washing clothes or dishes. But when you run a business, fi... Comment - Like
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May 20, 2010, 8:02 pm
The problem surrounding waste in this country is an obvious one, so enormous that various issues surrounding the disposal of waste often get overlooked. One of the fastest rising in terms of economic opportunity and overall exposure is the issue of electronic waste (e-waste). More... Comment - Like
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Apr 21, 2010, 8:00 am
April 22nd will mark the 40th anniversary of the first Earth Day and with a new anniversary comes a new meaning for the day. Started in 1970, Earth Day was originally conceived as a day in which the people of the world could come together and educate themselves about the needs of the planet. However... Comment - Like
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Apr 21, 2010, 7:59 am
Started in 1970, Earth Day was originally conceived as a day in which the people of the world could come together and educate themselves about the needs of the planet. However, with the Green movement in full effect, Earth Day has gone from a day of environmental education to a day of environmental ... Comment - Like
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