Monthly archive - March 2012

Earth Hour is Over but Sustainability is Here to Stay

Earth Hour is Over but Sustainability is Here to Stay

You may have participated in Earth Hour this year of perhaps you forgot, either way the choice of sustainable living is still yours. The concept of Earth Hour is to raise awareness, but nothing is stopping you from making the energy efficient choice every day.

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Fracking May Be Poisoning Our Children’s Air

Fracking May Be Poisoning Our Children’s Air

The fracking industry continues to be under fire for environmental concerns. A new three year study finds that fracking processes are releasing cancer causing toxins right across the street from public schools and our children.

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The Shocking Facts about Fresh Water

The Shocking Facts about Fresh Water

Fresh water is a necessity of life; in fact you can only live a few days without it. Take the first step in reducing your water consumption or “water footprint,” by reviewing these shocking facts about fresh water and what you can do to help conserve it.

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The World Didn’t End Today But What About Tomorrow?

The World Didn’t End Today But What About Tomorrow?

The world didn’t end today but we sure can’t tell you what tomorrow brings. With political strife everywhere, civil wars halfway across the globe and gas prices soaring, is it really that bad, could doomsday be knocking on our door?

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Green Jobs are Flying High with Wind Energy Production in America

Green Jobs are Flying High with Wind Energy Production in America

As the wind energy sector creates renewable energy jobs tax credit woes could unravel all the gains. With a projected $145 billion to be invested over the next five years the President and Congress must stop the green jobs from blowing away in the wind.

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A New Way to Heat Up Electric Vehicle Sales

A New Way to Heat Up Electric Vehicle Sales

Nanotechnology to the rescue, a group of chemists and engineers have figured out how to increase an electric vehicle’s range by up to 40%. This new heating and cooling unit could help alleviate consumer’s fears known as “range anxiety.”

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Bright Outlook for Green Jobs Associated to Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Bright Outlook for Green Jobs Associated to Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Electric vehicle demand is increasing and some experts anticipate that EVs will be 60 percent of the cars on the road in 20 years. This growth must answer the “range anxiety” issue by building out a large EV charging station infrastructure. This build out leads to a bright outlook for associated green jobs.

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How to Go Green on St. Patrick’s Day

How to Go Green on St. Patrick’s Day

This St. Patrick’s Day don’t just think green, go green and have an eco-friendly good time. Here are a few suggestions on how to green up your St. Patrick’s Day while still having a great time with friends and family.

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What is a Green Job?

What is a Green Job?

The next economic boom is potentially going to be around green jobs and green careers. Understanding what a green job or green career entails requires a little research, so dig deeper here to see if being a green-collar worker is right for you.

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Help Your Kids Go Green and Stay Safe with Green Toys

Help Your Kids Go Green and Stay Safe with Green Toys

Eco-friendly toys are a fantastic way to help your kids live a sustainable lifestyle while reducing possible exposure to lead and other toxins. Demand for green toys is growing faster than other toys in the U.S., so let us help you understand what makes a toy green

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