The size of each American’s carbon footprint varies tremendously, say between a millionaire and a monk. Perhaps you think you do what you can to minimize your impact. You may be surprised that an MIT study showed that even the low energy users in the U.S. on average produce twice the global average carbon emissions. Perhaps…
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Since 1904, physicists have grappled with the question of what is geothermal, specifically its relation to the betterment of mankind. That was the year Larderello, Italy, debuted the first geothermal power plant. That said, the use of geothermal energy goes back thousands of years and spans a variety of cultures. But is it viable in…
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When most people think about air pollution, they think of factories that belch thick black smoke into the air and people having to wear masks whenever they want to go outside. It’s rare that people consider the possible air pollution taking place inside their homes. The truth, though, is that we’re often exposed to toxic…
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Building your house can be the single most expensive thing you’ll do in your life. If you want to build your house on a budget, you will still want to make it durable and livable. Thankfully, you don’t have to sacrifice functionality or eco-friendliness to save money. You just have to plan it out with…
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Trying to conserve energy in the home? Looking for ways to be more green? If you want to do your part in saving the planet, it’s important to start conserving more energy in the home. Luckily, there are a lot of things you can do to reduce your energy consumption and, as a side effect, reduce…
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Heating your home costs more money and uses more energy than any other system. Staying warm costs you about 42 percent of your utility bills, and could be costing you even more if you have an old furnace. Do you have an old furnace in your house? If it is showing these warning signs, it needs…
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More people than ever before are starting to make sustainability a priority. Americans are spending billions of dollars each year on sustainable, eco-friendly products, and more than 3 million jobs throughout the U.S. are considered to be “green jobs.” What are you doing, at home or in the office, to treat the earth a little…
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The floor is lava! No, we’re not even kidding. The internal temperature of the Earth is around 6,000 degrees Celsius or 10,800 F. Even just below the surface, the temperature of the soil begins to rise the deeper you go. That’s a vast well of energy we can tap into if we can only reach it.…
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Did you know that there are tons of plants with health benefits to choose from that can remove toxins from the air and help you sleep better? Whether you want to liven up your home or try your hand at gardening, working with plants can also work wonders for your well-being. While this hobby is rewarding, it…
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Don’t you hate it when you’re in the middle of your favorite TV show and the reception goes out? It’s frustrating, especially if it happens often. You feel like throwing your remote toward the TV. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know how your HDTV digital indoor antenna works to fix it. There…
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Did you know that over 100 people die every year in the United States from trees falling? Although trees are majestic and beautiful, they can become a serious threat when they suffer damage or collapse completely. Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Do I need to remove my trees?” If so, you may need…
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So you’re looking to hire a solar contractor? The solar installation experience can be daunting. If you don’t know what you are doing you can easily get scammed by a dodgy contractor. Imagine, paying out thousands of dollars to find out that the contractor didn’t properly install your solar panels, or worse disappears halfway through…
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Ewa Beach, Hawaii has the highest percentage of solar-powered homes with 6.282% of residents utilizing the power of the sun. As time moves forward, we are going to see more and more communities using solar panels for their homes. Solar panels are taking over the world, and if you’re not on board already, you’re probably figuring…
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How environmentally friendly is your HVAC? Though air conditioning is not very eco-friendly, the more advanced HVAC systems are, the more efficiently they run. Still, as of 2018, 12 percent of US home energy consumption comes from air conditioning. Therefore, it’s important to try to reduce the carbon footprint of your new HVAC system. Check…
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The average American spends around 112 dollars on their power bill each month. This amount varies depending on the state you live in and the amount of electricity you use. While you may not have control over the state you live in you do get to have control of your electricity intake. There are more…
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Did you know that the average office employee uses about 10,000 pieces of printer paper every year? In some businesses, it’s difficult to find ways to cut down on paper waste. However, every business can easily switch to electronic pay stubs. Electronic pay stubs can reduce your paper usage, along with bringing other efficient qualities…
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There are only 11 years left to make massive changes in the way we power our lives. If we don’t, we face horrible environmental destruction. Electric utility companies have a massive impact on where we source our energy. By default, they typically decide whether we use carbon creating fuels. Most energy comes from burning coal…
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