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Save Energy/Save Money Too

Written by admin on March 3, 2013 - 1 Comment
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Here are a few ideas to save on your energy usage which also saves you money.
When buying new appliances be sure to look for Energy Star labeled models.  They definitely save you money.  For example, a refrigerator that is 10 or more years old uses twice as much energy as a new Energy Star model.
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Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Heating Bill

Written by admin on January 8, 2013 - 1 Comment
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It’s winter so let’s see if there are a few things you can easily do to save money on your heating bill.

Turn your thermostat down. This is pretty obvious but most people don’t do it.  A couple of degrees lower on your thermostat can save a lot of money over the winter season.
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Energy Efficiency Tips for Christmas Light Displays

Written by admin on December 6, 2012 - 0 Comments
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If you haven’t switched to LED (light emitting diode) lights for your Christmas displays, it’s time to start.  LED lights significantly reduce the cost of Christmas lights.  It used to cost $6 to $10 for a typical display of lights.  Now with LED’s the cost is about 25 cents!  Obviously, it depends on how many [...]

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Eco-Friendly Ways to Keep Cool This Summer

Written by Heather on May 18, 2012 - 1 Comment
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According to experts from the U.S. Storm Prediction Center quoted on MSNBC.com, most of the country can expect a summer with higher than average temps, and lower than average rainfall.
In addition, the West and Southwest especially are going to be at increased risk of high temperatures and wildfires. There have already been several wildfires in [...]

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Food and Beverage Industry Ramps Up Lobbying Spending

Written by Heather on May 2, 2012 - 2 Comments
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The food and beverage industry is a powerhouse in this country- it rakes in more than $1.5 trillion a year. And according to Grist, this industry has dramatically increased the money they’ve spent on lobbying since Barack Obama took office.
Reuters looked at the spending of 50 of the most powerful food and beverage lobbying groups. [...]

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Could You Get By Without Garbage Pickup?

Written by Heather on April 11, 2012 - 0 Comments
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Could you make it if your city stopped picking up your garbage every week?
Many people would be appalled at the thought of going to bi-monthly trash pickup. But this is a question the city of Seattle is considering, at least theoretically.
According to MSN, the city, which is will known to be progressive when it comes [...]

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Earth Hour Saturday, March 31, 8:30 PM

Written by Heather on March 30, 2012 - 0 Comments
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Seems not too long ago that I was writing about Earth Hour 2011, and Earth Hour 2012 is already here!
For those of you who haven’t heard of Earth Hour, here’s the skinny: Earth Hour is the largest environmental event in history, and it just keeps getting bigger. It’s global initiative to help raise awareness about [...]

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EPA Weakens Health Standards for Public Beaches

Written by Heather on March 22, 2012 - 2 Comments
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According to an article published in The Daily Green, the Environmental Protection Agency has proposed safe-swimming guidelines for public beaches that weaken protection for people swimming at public beaches.
Under the new guidelines, even if 1 in 28 people get sick, the beach would still be considered safe for public swimming. This ratio is weaker than [...]

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The Damage the Sun COULD Do…

Written by Heather on March 15, 2012 - 2 Comments
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Last week’s predicted solar flare up didn’t really impact Earth too much, although some scientists predicted that it might cause power outages and GPS snafus.
However, an interesting article in the Daily Green details the havoc a decent solar storm could wreak on our electrical-grid dependent society.
According to the Daily Green, when the sun unleashes a [...]

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China Getting On Board with GHG Emissions

Written by Heather on January 19, 2012 - 2 Comments
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So, I have some great news for you this morning! China, which was on track to be the world’s worst polluter (knocking us off the throne, of course), has hopped on board with the rest of the developing world to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
According to The Telegraph, China was set to overtake the US [...]

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