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Green prison: Where security meets ecology

Going green behind bars: Coyote Ridge WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS A green prison sounds unlikely – especially in the US. But a ground-breaking facility in America wants to improve the environment as well as crime rates. Environmentally friendly prisons. Liberals think they’re a no-brainer, right-wingers might view them as just another hand in the public purse. Do the world’s [ Read More → ]

Summer Tips for Improving Your House’s Ecology and Economy

1. Plant different bulbs….light bulbs. A standard incandescent 60-watt light bulb produces about the same amount of light as a 15-watt compact fluorescent light bulb. Only 10%-15% of the electricity incandescent light bulbs consume ends up as light; the remainder is put out as heat. You really don’t need to add heat to your summer, and during the winter those bulbs [ Read More → ]