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12 Tips To Help Your Family Go Green and Stay Healthy

12 Tips To Help Your Family Go Green and Stay Healthy

Don’t let life get in the way of creating a sustainable lifestyle. We have handpicked 12 simple tips that can help you go green and keep your family healthy at the same time. Make the most of our planet and live every day as green as you can.

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Carbon Emissions in US at 20 Year Low, Coal’s Long Goodbye

Carbon Emissions in US at 20 Year Low, Coal’s Long Goodbye

According to the EIA, carbon emissions from energy use is at a 20 year low, which is excellent news for the planet. The research points to warmer weather in the winter and increased natural gas usage as a coal alternative.

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The Controversy Surrounding Smart Meters Heats Up

The Controversy Surrounding Smart Meters Heats Up

Smart meters are fairly new and are meant to make the power grid more efficient and reliable. Recently these devices have drawn criticism, so much so that local lawmakers are getting involved. Learn about how smart meters may have become a dumb choice.

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Tips to Create a Cool and Energy Efficient Home this Summer

Tips to Create a Cool and Energy Efficient Home this Summer

Record breaking heat this summer has caused a spike in home energy bills, leaving many Americans looking to find ways to be more energy efficient. Take the first step in saving some green by going green this summer by using these money saving tips for your home.

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Finding a “Green” Career: Advice for Job Seekers

Finding a “Green” Career: Advice for Job Seekers

Looking to become part of the green economy and helping creating a sustainable earth every day? With all the attention green jobs are getting from the government and press it pays to get ahead. If you are interested in a green job, take the following five tips to heart.

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Recyclable Cardboard Furniture: An Interesting Solution for Sustainability

Recyclable Cardboard Furniture: An Interesting Solution for Sustainability

Would you buy a desk for your office if we told you it was only $63, recyclable, fashionable and sturdy? We figure you would at least take a look as it sounds a little too good to be true. Now, what if we told you it was made from cardboard?

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Guide to Understanding Global Warming in 5 Minutes or Less

Guide to Understanding Global Warming in 5 Minutes or Less

Global warming and climate change can be a controversial subject, stirring political debate and media swirl. Get the facts on climate change and what it means for you and your family in our 5 minute guide to understanding global warming.

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Understanding the Health Risks of Aluminum Water Bottles

Understanding the Health Risks of Aluminum Water Bottles

Before you reach for another sip of water from your reusable bottle make sure you have the facts on whether it is safe. As people begin to look for alternatives to plastic water bottles they often reach for reusable aluminum bottles, but are they safe?

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Solar Panel Installations Growing at a Staggering Pace

Solar Panel Installations Growing at a Staggering Pace

The solar energy market is booming across the U.S., thanks to lower prices and clean energy initiatives. This has led to the second highest quarter of growth for solar power, spurring 506 megawatts of clean energy production in the first three months of 2012.

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Amazing 275% Growth in Renewable Energy Over the Past Decade

Amazing 275% Growth in Renewable Energy Over the Past Decade

Renewable energy production has skyrocketed over the past ten years, leading to 275 percent growth according to a study from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). While this growth is something to be celebrated, we still have a long way to go before we declare mission accomplished.

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