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Bringing you the latest news and information on energy issues, global warming, environmental policy, and everything else "green" in the world.
Global Warming: Facts & Policy
All issues related to climate change and global warming.
- Global Warming: The Greatest Hoax Ever Perpetrated on the American People? Hmph.
- In 2003 and again in 2006, Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) pronounced that global warming is "the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people." Was he right?
- Don't Write Off Carbon Offsets Just Yet
- What is carbon offsetting, and is it really an effective practice to stem global warming? In this article, we'll look at why we shouldn't write off carbon offsets just yet.
- How to Identify Signs of Global Warming | eHow.com
- Man-made global warming is a serious problem facing our world today. But how do we know it's really happening? Hasn't the earth gone through warming cycles before? In this article, we'll take a look at the signs of global warming.
- Is Global Warming Real? Just Ask the Inuit
- Is global warming real? Many skeptics are beginning to believe the answer is yes due to the wealth of scientific data pointing toward a global warming trend. Just ask the Inuit.
Energy Policy
National and international issues surrounding energy policy.
- The Politics of Oil and the Future of Top Oil Consuming Countries
- Does the future bode well for the top oil-consuming countries including China, India, and the United States, or will we see more wars for oil resources? It all depends; here's why.
Lean, Green, & Making the Scene
News and views relating to today's green movement.
- Is the Green Movement Fomenting Consumerism?
- With all the focus on green these days, could there be hidden dangers within the green movement? This article explains why it may be so, and what we can do about it.
- Why You Need Home Exterior Window Film
- In this article, we'll take a look at how home exterior window film helps conserve energy in addition to preventing fading of your home decor.
- How to Reduce Consumption to Help the Environment: Why Conservation Matters | eHow.com
- In this article, we'll take a look at ways we can help the environment by consuming less.
- How to Purchase Carbon Offsets: What You Need to Know | eHow.com
- Carbon offsetting is a popular way to mitigate the effects of human activity on the environment. But exactly what is carbon offsetting, and how can you participate? In this article, you'll learn how you can help the environment by purchasing carbon offsets.
- Dangerous Mercury in CFL Bulbs? Talk To the Hand...
- Is mercury in CFL bulbs the deadly danger it's made out to be? This article explains why this may not be true, and how CFL bulbs are beneficial to our environment.
- How to Recycle Your Old Analog Television Set After the Digital Switchover | eHow.com
- The anticipated broadcasting switch from analog to digital is finally here. Though you can request $40 coupons from the Federal Government to use toward the purchase of a digital converter box, many people are choosing to purchase a beautiful new high-definition digital television (HDTV). This means millions of old analog televisions may end up in the landfill. In this article, you'll learn how to get rid of your old TV in an eco-friendly way.
- How to Save on Your Grocery Bill & Go Paperless Using AOL Shortcuts.com
- That's right - no more paper coupons to clip. In this article, you'll learn how to use Shortcuts.com to instantly save you cash at the grocery store without irritating the cashier and the people behind you with a massive stack of paper coupons.
- Don't Ban Grass Lawns...Xeriscape!
- Should governmental authorities ban grass lawns in water-restricted areas? In this article, we'll take a look at a better option ? xeriscaping.
- Why Conservation Matters and What You Can Do Right Now
- Why should we bother conserving energy and our natural resources? In this article, you'll discover the importance of conservation and how each of us can help save the environment.
- How to Recycle Used CFL Bulbs at Home Depot | eHow.com
- If your compact fluorescent (CFL) light bulb has burnt out, the worst thing you can do is toss it in your trash can. For one, there's a high probability of the bulb shattering and leaching mercury vapors into the air. And even if the bulb makes it out of your home unscathed, it will still leach mercury into the air and soil when crushed in the landfill. The solution? Recycle it. Both Home Depot and Ikea offer free CFL bulb recycling to the public in their stores. In this article, you'll learn how to recycle your used CFL at Home Depot.
- How to Help the Environment by Recycling Your Used iPod, Cell Phone, or Other Electronics | eHow.com
- E-waste is a huge problem in our world today. With the explosive popularity of such electronic gadgets as cell phones, MP3 players, digital cameras and the like, landfills are filling up with products that could be hazardous to our health. In this article, you'll learn how you can help the environment by recycling your used electronics.
- How to Recycle Your Used Printer Inkjet or Toner Cartridge for Cash | eHow.com
- Are you tossing your used printer inkjet or toner cartridges into the garbage can? If so, you could be losing out on receiving cash for that trash. In this article, you'll learn how to help the environment while reaping financial rewards by recycling your used printer inkjet and toner cartridges.
- Is Print on Demand Book Publishing Right for You? - Associated Content
- Print on Demand publishing, or POD for short, has become a popular way to bridge the gap between large publishing mega-conglomerates and the aspiring author. However, publishing a book using this method is a sort of double-edged sword rife with challenges as well as victories. In this article, you'll learn about the promises and pitfalls of POD publishing and whether it's the right choice for you.
- Top 5 Recession-Proof Jobs
- Despite all the economic gloom and doom, several sectors of the economy are showing surprising resilience. While the financial, housing, construction, retail, and technology sectors are caught in a severe downturn with layoffs across the board, other sectors have continued to prosper and to add jobs. In this article, we'll take a look at the Top 5 recession-proof careers.
- How to Roast Peppers
- When it comes down to it, there are numerous ways to roast a pepper, and numerous types of peppers to chose from. In this article, you'll learn how to roast a perfect pepper for your salads, side dishes, and appetizers.
Renewable Energy
Solar, hydrogen, wind, geothermal, and discussions surrounding the end of the age of oil.
- Gas Prices Are Down: Who Cares About Renewable Energy?
- At the time this article was written in late December 2008, gas prices had dropped significantly. Do we still need alternative forms of energy? This article addresses this question.
- How to Learn About Wind Power: A Viable Source of Renewable Energy | eHow.com
- Of all forms of renewable energy, solar and wind power are the two cleanest and most viable for energy production. Wind power harnesses air currents to spin the blades of large turbines, which in turn convert the movement into electricity to power homes and businesses. In this article, we'll take a look at how to learn about wind energy.
- How to Determine the Best Alternative Energy Sources | eHow.com
- In his recent book, The Age of Turbulence, former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan recounts the peak of oil production in the United States in December 1970 and the entanglements we now face to keep Middle East oil flowing. In a surprising statement, Greenspan opines, "...the Iraq war was largely about oil." So just what is the solution to today's energy woes? In this article, we'll take a look at how to determine which alternative sources of energy are best.
- Global Rise in Food Prices: Why Grain-Based Ethanol Really Stinks
- Why are global food prices rising across the board and causing increased starvation and death? In this article, we'll take a look at the role of grain-based ethanol.
- Harnessing the Ocean as a Renewable Energy Source
- We often think of the ocean as a place to play and relax. However, the ocean also holds great potential as a source of renewable energy.
- Ethanol: The Good, the Bad, and the Really Ugly
- Is ethanol a long-term solution to our modern-day energy crisis? The answer is yes, and no. Here's why.
- Is Ethanol Doomed to Failure?
- Ethanol has become a popular form of renewable energy. But is it doomed to failure? In this article, we'll take a look.
- Clean Renewable Energy: Just Blowin' In the Wind
- Is wind energy a safe and viable form of renewable energy? In this article, we'll look at Texas wind farms and how a new energy boom from the air is emerging.
- What Is the Most Promising Renewable Energy?
- Of all forms of renewable energy, which is the most viable for the long term? In this article, we'll take a look at which has the most potential.
- What You Need to Know About Wind Power
- Wind power is one of the most promising forms of renewable energy today, and for good reason. Its benefits are many, environmental drawbacks are few, and it's an invaluable component of our energy mix. In this article, you'll learn about wind power and why it's so important in today's world of rising oil prices and declining supplies of finite fossil fuels.
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My Predictions on Energy & The Environment
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Society will fail to implement a viable replacement for oil until they're forced to (or until the taps run dry).
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Daniel J. Gansle is a technical writer, courseware developer, freelance writer, and the author of two books. He has written extensively on issues rela... (more)
