Going green: Origin
There have been many advocates of green energy usage and conservation over the past decade, but many people have no idea where the Green Movement started. While it has evolved considerably today from what it was in the early days, the main eye opener for the public came in 1970, with Rachel Carson’s...
Solar energy for homes
Over the past few years, solar panels and solar technology has become more efficient and much less expensive to install. Because of this, many home owners are considering installing solar panels to reduce their dependence on non-renewable energy and help ease the stress placed on the current power grid....
Save money while going green
Many people believe that going green is an expensive lifestyle, but this stereotype is not at all true. While there are many products and processes that are expensive, a green lifestyle does not mean you need to fork over extra cash. In fact, there are many ways you can go green and save money at the...
Nuclear Energy: Pros and Cons
With preventing global warming fresh on the minds of millions, nuclear power is returning to the forefront as a viable energy option. While there are many advantages to using nuclear energy as a source of power, there are also severe disadvantages which are not often discussed when people speak of using...
Renewable energy: Why?
The world’s current fuel supply is supplied by fossil fuels, which are oil, coal, and natural gas which has formed from the remains of dead plants and animals. These remains have been buried over the course of millions of years and with pressure and heat, they are converted into what we use for...

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