Save Energy and Fight Climate Change with Your PC

One of the easiest ways to save energy is to configure the power settings on your PC. You can save quite a bit on your electric bill by just putting your computer in sleep mode when you’re not using it. Verdiem’s Edison PC Power Management Software makes it easy to do just that. This software is offered free by Microsoft Environment. Verdiem’s Edison software makes is easy to control when to... 

Climate Change and Third World Countries

As often is the case, less developed countries seem to get the bulk of the impact when it comes to negative world developments. The third world and climate change is no different. By definition, climate change impacts the globe as a whole. That being said, is it possible to predict specific results in various regions of the world? While there is no definitive answer, the impact on third world countries... 

Back to the Basics: Carbon Footprint What is it and How Do You Reduce it?

I purchased a few books the other day and one included reducing your carbon footprint. My friend saw this particular book on the table and asked “what is a carbon footprint?” It’s a great question and one I thought many people already knew but maybe I’m wrong. So on that thought, what a carbon footprint is and how you can reduce yours! Just living on this planet generates its own set of carbon... 

The History Of Biodiesel, An Alternative Energy Solution?

Amid all the panic regarding the diminishing supplies of fossil fuels as well as its expense, there is an alternative energy solution. What would you say if I told you that the history of biodiesel tells us that the knowledge of this renewable energy source has been available for hundreds of years? They are just as effective as petroleum and they are manufactured from renewable sources such as peanut,... 

Solar Energy Pros and Cons

Knowing the solar energy pros and cons is one of the most important things in deciding whether or not you should buy this source of power. The uses for solar energy are nearly endless, some of the more practical uses are: electricity, central heating, hot water and cooking. Solar energy comes from rays generated from the sun. Solar energy is environmentally friendly. However, sun rays dilute when it... 
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Is Nuclear the Answer to Green Energy?

This is a tough one to answer because there are two equally important sides to this issue. Many people believe that yes, there are plenty of reasons to support nuclear but on the other hand, reasons not to support nuclear power. Here are a few articles that will help you decide if nuclear is the answer to green energy. What do you think? Do you support nuclear energy in your town/city? Nuclear Reaction... 

Green Energy Alternatives for the Environment

For anyone who is concerned about the future of our environment, green energy alternatives are something we should be more involved in especially with the negative affects of fossil fuels. We should not rely on fossil fuels for our energy needs. Green energy sources are a better option for our future and is sustainable and renewable. Sources that are readily available and better for our environment... 

Energy Independence with Wind Power

Since the early ages when electricity was first introduced, people constantly leaned on their electric companies because they are the main providers of electricity all over the city and it remains constant so long as their bills are paid. People will do everything they can and work hard to afford these electric bills no matter how much they cost because they are a necessity in the modern age with people... 

Does The Efficient Planet Guide Really Work?

The Efficient Planet guide is not just one book, it’s 3! With 71 pages on how to build a home solar power system, 51 pages on how to build a home wind turbine, and another 50 pages on how to enjoy efficient living at home, this is one comprehensive set of instructions! It almost hit our #1 spot, over-taking Earth4Energy, but its lack of video instruction put it at #2. Why you should buy it: 1 –... 

A Guide to Hydro-Power

Hydro-power has been used for a variety of functions over the years. It was used in flour mills, where water-wheels turn a shaft, that ground the flour, and even in irrigation system thousands of years ago. These days, it has a more prominent role as a renewable source of energy. Nowadays hydro-power is generated in 3 different ways: hydroelectric power, tidal power, and wave power. Hydroelectricity: Hydro-electric... 

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