A Home Builders Common Sense Approach to Green Building

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Green building is an idea of building homes smarter, and defining "green" several different ways. For starters practicing "green" carpentry: This simply means that we look for ways to construct houses that will save on lumber without compromising the structure or longevity of the

Electronic Billing - The Greener Choice

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Electronic billing saves time and money, but it's still not the mainstream method of invoicing. Now, increasing awareness of the environmental costs of paper billing are inspiring more businesses to switch to ebilling.

Climate Change and Small Business - Part 2

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This article looks at the business case for going green. In particular it discusses potential energy cost savings and supplier expectations in the new green economy.

How to Save Big Bucks With Homemade Solar Panels

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Architecture and urban developing has come a long way since the time of the Greeks, the first people who made of architecture one of the pillars of the growth of their civilization. To the Greeks, buildings and constructions were more than just places to dwell or gather.

Six of the Best Green Job Opportunities

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With the world economy on course to move from an "oil economy" to a "green economy" job opportunities in this sector are increasing. This article describes a few of the greatest employment prospects out there.

Untold Dangers Of GM (Genetically Modified) Foods

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In virtually all tests done on laboratory rats given GM foods, infant mortality and reproductive disorders have followed. This coincides with incidences of low birth weight, infertility, and infant mortality escalating in the United States as GM food becomes part of every American diet.

Why Decentralized Sanitation Systems?

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There are strong reasons for the United States to consider moving away from centralized sanitation treatment and towards on site treatment systems. The reasons are both economic and environmental considerations.

Why Sustainable Society Leaders Will Be The Rock Stars of the 21st Century

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Sure, you've got your Lady Gaga, sports icon Dwayne Wade, film star Brad Pitt and let's not forget Justin Bieber. But in the 21st century, Sustainable Society Leaders will be the people everyone will be talking about.

Promoting Sustainable Fishing Practices to Protect the World's Oceans

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With 75 percent of our globe covered by oceans that serves as a home to 80 percent of all life on Earth, the blue waters of our planet undoubtedly need protection and preservation. The huge biodiversity is unmatched and may potentially possess solutions to scientific dilemmas, which can never be rec

5 Ways You Can Protect the Environment Today!

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How can you protect the environment? Here are five innovative ways on how to do so.

Green Energy - How to Use Green Energy at Home and in Your Daily Life

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Green energy is much more easily accessible than you think. It is often simple to use as well. More importantly, you can save a lot on gas and electricity bills if you use energy from renewable resources in your daily life and at home.

How Can I Make A Difference In The State Of The Planet?

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Each of us has a responsibility to do what we can to help make the planet a better place. Here are a few of the things you can do to get started!

Clean Development Mechanism Pros and Cons

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Before we start, if you are unsure what the Clean Development Mechanism is let me give you a very simple definition, while keeping the jargon to a minimum. The Clean Development Mechanism is an international method of trading and subsidy devised to give the developed nations a sustainable method by

Go Green - Get Organized

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What if you could save time, save money, enjoy more time yourself or family, be more productive AND help the environment at the same time? Would you believe me? Okay, what if I also said it was pretty darn easy too?

Home Solar Power Systems - Can it Get Any Better Than This?

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In the past four or five years there is only one group of people that I am aware of who have had a reduction in their electric bills. Who is this group of lucky folks you are probably asking? These are the people who have done their research and have converted there power systems to an alternative e

The Effect Plastic Bags Have on the Death of Wildlife

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Think that plastic bags are relatively harmless? Read this article to learn how much harm they really do every year.

Defining a Green City

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Each Earth Day, politicians line up to make some form of proclamation or boast of the environmental accomplishments made in the community. Like most speeches, the words are dutifully reported in the local news and quickly forgotten. The question remains, "What Makes a Green City?" Could it

Overview of a PV Solar Energy System

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A typical Solar pv electrical system is described to refresh our basic electrical knowledge. This knowledge will allow us to be comfortable with the design of our pv solar system and have confidence that it is not over or under designed.

Freshwater Shortages - Humanity's Greatest Threat

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Clean drinking water is the most important natural resource for life on this planet.Without water to drink, humans and animals cannot survive more than a few days.In this article, we'll explain how freshwater is becoming an increasingly scarce resource, and why this is an issue everyone should

Ranching and Farming Sayings - An Overview of Conversation Starters

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Farmers and ranchers across Montana use a unique, and yet simple system for starting a conversation and spreading the news. Whether stopped in the middle of a quiet county road or out in front of the bank during a quick run into town, conversations invariably begin with a question, which are almost