Global warming is defined as the gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth’s atmosphere that attributes to the Greenhouse Effect that is caused by the increased levels of carbon dioxide and other such pollutants. Finding clean non-conventional sources of renewable energy sources such as wind power with the use of wind turbines, solar…
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In 2019 alone, the U.S. set a record for dry natural gas production at 92.2 Bcf/d. Are you wondering whether making the switch to natural gas is worth it? In this article, explore the pros and cons of natural gas to help you form your decision. Read on to explore these not to be missed facts that…
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Nearly 25 million tons of electronic waste has been thrown out and deposited into landfills this year alone. That is 25 million tons of waste that could have been recycled and repurposed. But many people don’t know how to dispose of electronics. Unfortunately, you can’t easily toss them into your recycle bin but there are…
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What do Apple, Walmart, and Intel have in common? A serious passion for solar energy. But they’re not the only ones going green. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, industrial consumption of solar energy is growing at an exponential rate. Interested in joining these solar businesses? Check out these seven sensations of going solar. …
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Water might appear to be the most abundant resource in the world. It covers 71% of the planet, but yet freshwater is sadly in very short supply. Next to oxygen, water is one of life’s necessities. We need fresh water in order to sustain human life. However, it is estimated that the world will run…
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Estimates suggest that the average office worker goes through 10,000 sheets of paper per year. Think about that for a second: how often do you even interact with that paper? In most cases, documents slide across your desk, you look at them once, then toss them into the trash. Going paperless at work is about…
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Did you know that a whopping 91% of plastic isn’t recycled? This shocking statistic shines a spotlight on the plastic war that the world is currently fighting. Have you joined the battle against plastic? To start, you MUST recycle! If your family doesn’t think twice about throwing away soda bottles, food waste, wrappers, and jars…
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How environmentally friendly is your HVAC? Though air conditioning is not very eco-friendly, the more advanced HVAC systems are, the more efficiently they run. Still, as of 2018, 12 percent of US home energy consumption comes from air conditioning. Therefore, it’s important to try to reduce the carbon footprint of your new HVAC system. Check…
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All around us, climate change is having a marked effect on the planet. Scientists recently announced that the oceans are hotter than ever before, while wildfires like those in Australia are expected to become commonplace. Everyone needs to make a difference. There are 100 companies that contribute 71 percent of the world’s emissions. While these…
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Do you often go to sustainable restaurants? Perhaps you don’t even realize it when you do. These restaurants are like any others in most ways, except that they go to great lengths to preserve the natural environment while conducting their business. “Sustainability focuses on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of…
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