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Is A Gasifier The Best Alternate Energy Source?

Guest — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:54:02 +0000

A gasifyer is a mechanical device for heating wood chips, or many other types of dry organic matter, to a temperature high enough to release the volatile gasses locked within them. The gasses produced can be burned in an engine to make power or merely burned in a heating system. The fundamental structure of the [...]

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What Does Green Travel Mean?

Contributor — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:04:05 +0000

The terms green travel, eco travel, and green tourism are basically interchangeable. The concepts don’t necessarily refer to vacations with a concentration on nature or wilderness. In fact, green travel can take you anywhere from the Australian Outback to the bustling cities of the U.S.A. and Europe. To become a green traveler, [...]

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Volunteering – The Way Forward

Guest — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:43:00 +0000

Have you thought about doing some volunteer projects abroad? Maybe volunteering in Tanzania takes your fancy. If you volunteer in Africa today you are heading for one of the greatest experiences of your life. With over a billion people on the African continent and half of them reported to [...]

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Green Technologies – A Guide For Beginners

Contributor — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:20:54 +0000

Green technologies employ environmental science for conservation. There are some very basic green technologies, such as recycling, water purification, air purification, sewage treatment, waste management, renewable energy, and energy conservation. Recycling is one of the most popular green technologies used around the planet. Recycling is the reuse of materials that can be salvaged and [...]

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BP Oil Leak Executives Point Fingers In Senate Hearing

Guest — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:46:05 +0000

The BP oil leak made its way into the political arena Tuesday when top oil company executives testified at a hearing before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in New York. As the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico continued unabated, suits from BP, Transocean and Halliburton each blamed the other guy [...]

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Some Tips On Reducing Your Electric Bill

Guest — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:46:05 +0000

Earth4Energy Review If you have been concerned about the enormous electricity bills you have been getting, there are things that you can do about it. You can lower your energy costs by taking some very simple actions. This article discusses some simple, easy-to-do things to reduce your power costs. Use Less Electricity: Whenever you leave a room, [...]

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How To Save Gas By Hypermiling

Guest — Fri, 21 May 2010 18:06:05 +0000

Getting your first car can be a real thrill. Finally you have the freedom to go wherever you want, whenever you want and with whomever you want! This newfound freedom is quickly undermined by the realization that you have to pay for your own gas, oil changes, fuel filters, car repairs and auto insurance. While [...]

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Solar Panels: How Will They Do In Bad Weather?

Guest — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:10:04 +0000

If you live an area that has weather extremes, you may be wondering whether solar panels are practical for your home. After all, snow and ice storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and hail damage regular roofs every year. Is it really wise to put solar panels on a roof that undergoes those kinds of weather extremes? Following [...]

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Save The Earth, Bicycle To Work

Guest — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:13:06 +0000

If you live within bicycle commuting distance to your work, biking has several advantages to offer. Why not consider commuting by bicycle. Even if you choose a bike as you way of commuting on the nicest days of the year, you can do your part in reducing our dependence of petroleum products and reducing pollution. [...]

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Alternative Power: Using The Solar Patio Lights

Guest — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:28:04 +0000

There have been some buzz words of lately. Global warming, pollution and conservation were among the main ones. And it scares the day lights off us to hear the doomsday message everywhere. Then there is the whole going green thing that is catching up with your nerve wrecks. Then you go mad thinking about your [...]

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