The New Nutrition-Style Labels for Lightbulbs
Here at Ethical Energy, we’ve written quite a bit about energy efficient lighting. And, we can’t underestimate the impact that switching to CFS bulbs can make.
Well, it’s not just us; the FTC has cottoned on to the fact that energy efficient lighting can make a world of difference. And next year, they’ll be requiring that [...]
Why Our Homes Are Finally Getting…Smaller
According to an article just released by Consumer Reports, American homes are slowly, finally, starting to get smaller.
The consumer magazine quotes figures from the U.S. Census Bureau’s annual Characteristics of New Housing Report, which was just released as well.
Now, the numbers still aren’t good. The average square footage for new homes in 2009 was 2,438. That’s [...]
Want a Fuel Efficient Car? Check Out These Fun Options…
It seems as if car manufacturers have finally gotten it: we want a fuel efficient car. After years of withering sales, they’ve finally started giving us what we want. And the BP Gulf Spill is only driving home the fact that we need to be using less oil.
The great news is that there are some [...]
Should We Raise Taxes on Energy to Combat Global Warming?
MSNBC is reporting today that some of the nation’s top scientists are calling for a the Federal Government to raise taxes on coal and oil use. Why? So we stop using so much and, in turn, emit less greenhouse gasses.
The National Academy are the scientists who advise the President and government on scientific matters. And [...]
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