It wasn’t all that long ago that barrels of oil cost around $10. One energy analyst quoted by CNBC, Peter Beutel, the president of Cameron Hanover, thinks that a fresh, crisp Alexander Hamilton is just about what a barrel is worth. His reasoning?
We have so much oil right now, more than we’ve had in 27 years. Why is it 27 [ Read More → ]
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It wasn’t all that long ago that barrels of oil cost around $10. One energy analyst quoted by CNBC, Peter Beutel, the president of Cameron Hanover, thinks that a fresh, crisp Alexander Hamilton is just about what a barrel is worth. His reasoning?
We have so much oil right now, more than we’ve had in 27 years. Why is it 27 [ Read More → ]
Archeologists say that digging through a civilization’s garbage can reveal more about peoples’ lifestyles than just about anything else. Take a minute to look through your trash — items you’re recycling as well as sending to the landfill — and learn how you can save money and the Earth’s resources at the same time.
Dryer Lint
Dryer lint represents the life of [ Read More → ]
Your water footprint – how much water you use on a daily, weekly or monthly basis – might be a lot bigger than you think. If you tend to go about your daily activities without considering how much water is literally going down the drain, it’s likely that there’s room for improvement. The good news is that there are plenty [ Read More → ]
Green energy is the key to the world’s health. We will be able to find renewable energy and still enjoy all of the benefits that energy gives us–without the world suffering in return. Renewable means we can make or harness more of it, which is the only way we are going to be able to sustain our current way of [ Read More → ]
Some people assume that “all-natural” means “weak” or “non-toxic.” This assumption can be a dangerous one to make; there are many house plants already classified as poisonous to pets and children, and natural cleaning
products can be toxic as well. Although Clorox’s Green Works is classified as a cleaning product, it can be used for pest control.
The house fly had been [ Read More → ]
Going green isn’t always cheap – at least in the short run. Whether you’re shopping for organic beef, an energy efficient washing machine, or a bamboo sweater, the price of green living can be a little higher. Here are some ideas that will make going green a little easier on your pocketbook.
What’s the difference between “organic meat” and “natural meat”? [ Read More → ]
• When you are commuting to work or traveling on road trip, look for public transportation. Sharing rides with others reduces the number of vehicles on the road. This reduces vehicle emissions and conserves fuel energy. Car-pooling is an eco-friendly transportation practice – many counties and metros provide resources on car-pooling programs in their localities.
• Use a small car instead [ Read More → ]
New blog post: Do solar powered air conditioners really work? http://www.getgreenliving.com/do-solar-powered-air-conditioners-really-work/
Some good answers there on Absorption chillers etc. Solar powered air conditioners are the air conditioners of the future.
At present the power rating of the AC requires a big solar panel to give the necessary energy to run it. So in fact we cannot call it a solar powered one. But in future the same concept can be converted into [ Read More → ]
A house which is green is constructed and run keeping environment in mind. With the danger of global warming becoming more pronounced with every passing day, the average family needs to do their part to make as minor effect as possible. A simple green life should be the first step. The greener your house; the healthier ambience it will posses. [ Read More → ]
