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	<title>GreenTerraFirma</title>
	
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	<description>Common sense, sustainable suggestions &amp; DIY projects to reduce your impact on mother earth.</description>
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		<title>New Green Roof Bylaw in Toronto Canada</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:59:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[New Green Roof Bylaw Passed By City of Toronto

On May 26, 2009 Toronto became the first City in North America to adopt a bylaw to require and govern the construction of green roofs on new development.
The bylaw will apply to all new building permit applications made after January 31, 2010 (residential, commercial and institutional) and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Residential Solar Photovoltaics - a Primer</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:03:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Go Green]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[solar]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[balance of system]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[feed-in tariff]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[photovoltaics]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[solar collector]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[solar PV]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Residential Solar Photovoltaics - a Primer
As more municipalities, cities, states, and provinces get into the renewable energy stream, interest is growing. Time for a quick primer on residential sized photovoltaic (PV) systems.
What is Photovoltaic?
Solar can be used to heat water, or generate electricity. If you use solar to heat water, it&#8217;s called solar thermal. If [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Live Simply So Others May Simple Live</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:53:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[ecoFriendly]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[consumption]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Live Simply So Others May Simple Live 
Words of wisdom, from Mahatma Gandhi and Mother Theresa.
Living simply  will reduce your need for purchased goods or services and by extension, reduce the need to sell your time for money. It has been said that &#8220;the making of money and the accumulation of things should not smother [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ontario Suspends Nuclear Procurement - To Costly</title>
		<link>http://greenterrafirma.com/wordpress/ontario-suspends-nuclear-procurement-to-costly/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:11:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Grid]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Darlington]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[nuclear]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[Smitherman]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Ontario Suspends Nuclear Procurement - To Costly
Queen’s Park &#8212; The Government of Ontario today announced that it has suspended the competitive RFP to procure two replacement nuclear reactors planned for the Darlington site.

&#8220;Emission-free nuclear power remains a crucial aspect of Ontario&#8217;s supply mix,&#8221; Smitherman said. &#8220;Unfortunately, the competitive bidding process has not provided Ontario with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>SHARP Introduces LED Lamp with Adjustable Color Function</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Go Green]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[led]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[lights]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[SHARP]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[SHARP Introduces Model DL-L60AV LED Lamp with Adjustable Color Function - WHY?
 
SHARPCorporation will introduce nine new LED light models to the Japanese market, including a model that can change color. 
The model DL-L60AV LED Lamp features an Adjustable Color Function that enables users to change the color of the white light emitted from the lamp using a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Climate Change Impacts in the United States</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:38:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Climate Change]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[global warming]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[USA]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[



Climate Change Impacts in the United States

 
 
 






Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States: Report Home Page The most comprehensive, authoritative report on Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States was released on Tuesday June 16th, 2009. This report presents, in plain language, the science and impacts of climate change on the United States, now [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Sharpen Your Lawn Mower Blade</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:29:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[DIY]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[how to]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[lawn mower]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[sharpen]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[How To Sharpen Your Lawn Mower Blade
Here&#8217;s a very good video from Metacafe that shows you how to sharpen your lawn mower blade, 1) using a file,  2) a sharpening tool on your drill and 3) using a bench grinder.
I like the tip about changing the oil and reusing some of the used oil to coat [...]]]></description>
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		<title>HOME - a film by Yann Arthus-Bertrand - Spread the Word</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:06:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Climate Change]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[HOME]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[HOME - a film by Yann Arthus-Bertrand 
Spread the Word
We are living in exceptional times. Scientists tell us that we have 10 years to change the way we live, avert the depletion of natural resources and the catastrophic evolution of the Earth&#8217;s climate. The stakes are high for us and our children. Everyone should take part [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DIY VAWT Ready for Testing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:17:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Wind Turbines]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[VAWT]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[wind turbine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[DIY VAWT - Ready for Testing

We have finished our first VAWT. Next week we will move the beast to our test site and hopefully we&#8217;ll get some wind so we can test. Our initial concerns - gearing and start-up wind speed, still exits&#8230;. at what wind speed, with the turbine first move ( do to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Honeywell Redesigns Home Wind Turbine</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:34:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Wind Turbines]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[home wind turbine]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[wind turbine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Honeywell Redesigns the Home Wind Turbine
 
Honeywell has redesigned the small home wind turbine, by placing the generator along the outside edge of the blades. As a result, their home wind turbine will start to produce power at wind speeds of just 2 MPH.
 
Honeywell also states that their wind turbine can be mounted on your rooftop. However, the wind found [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DIY VAWT Project Taking Shape</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:50:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Wind Turbines]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[DIY]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[VAWT]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[DIY VAWT Project Taking Shape

We have started the frame around the VAWT blades. Hung the rim and blades by the wheel bearings and adjusted the pressure so the load is shared between the top and bottom bearings. Attaching the treadmill motor is next on our todo list.
 

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		<title>DIY Vertical Axis Wind Turbine VAWT</title>
		<link>http://greenterrafirma.com/wordpress/diy-vertical-axis-wind-turbine-vawt/</link>
		<comments>http://greenterrafirma.com/wordpress/diy-vertical-axis-wind-turbine-vawt/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:15:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Wind Turbines]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[DIY]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[VAWT]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[vertical axis wind turbine]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[wind turbine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[DIY Vertical Axis Wind Turbine VAWT

Follow along as we build our first Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT). Our design uses bicycle rims and PVC pipes, much the same as the V10 by Faroun.   We are making our VAWT shorter and wider however, with a height of 5 feet rather than 10 and using 26 inch [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Your Best Energy Saving Tip</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:12:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[conservation]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[energy conservation]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What is the Best Energy Saving Tip
We have presented several simple energy saving tips over the years. What item to you find, works the best for you? Some of my favorites include:
Use a clothesline - cost very little to install and nothing to use, once in place.
Use CFL or LED lights- these replacement light bulbs [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Single-Use Plastic Bags for Recycling</title>
		<link>http://greenterrafirma.com/wordpress/single-use-plastic-bags-for-recycling/</link>
		<comments>http://greenterrafirma.com/wordpress/single-use-plastic-bags-for-recycling/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:52:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[ecoFriendly]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[bluebox]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[recycle]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Single-Use Plastic Bags for Recycling
What&#8217;s wrong with this picture?! Never willing to give up, the plastic bag industry is trying to convince you to replace your blue box, with a single-use &#8220;blue&#8221; colored bag!
Rather than using your blue boxes over and over again for years to come, they think you should purchase their plastic bags [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are Reusable Grocery Bags Dangerous</title>
		<link>http://greenterrafirma.com/wordpress/are-reusable-grocery-bags-dangerous/</link>
		<comments>http://greenterrafirma.com/wordpress/are-reusable-grocery-bags-dangerous/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 19:05:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[ecoFriendly]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[plastic]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[plastic bags]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[reusable]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Are Reusable Grocery Bags Dangerous?
The plastics industry is at it again. A study commissioned/paid by the plastics industry, states that reusable grocery bags could pose a health risk to Canadians by increasing their exposure to dangerous bacteria. The study also states that your risk would increase if you carry dirty diapers around in your reusable grocery bags first. [...]]]></description>
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