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The Environmental Impact of Harmful Lamps vs. LED Energy Efficient Lighting

How Do LED Lights Work? LED lighting products work much like standard lights, except for the fact that LED lights are much smaller and contain no filament and harmful gases. Instead of a filament and gas, an LED creates light using nothing but the m...

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Are Electricity Generating Windows the Next Big Thing in Solar Power?

A Swiss scientist was awarded the Millennium Technology Prize earlier this year for his pioneering work in developing nanotechnology which could lead to energy-generating windows for commercial and residential use. Several recent technological advan...

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Clouds and Their Effect on Solar Panels

Clouds are an essential component of the earth's atmosphere and have long been studied for their role in weather patterns and the water cycle. Clouds play an important role in the energy balance of the earth, as they can either block or filter the su...

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How Do Electric Companies Produce Electricity Commercially?

Conventionally, electricity is created by converting heat energy to mechanical energy to electrical energy. This is done by rotating massive turbines that will turn electromechanical generators that will generate electricity. The process of moving th...

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Getting Clean and Green With Electricity from Natural Energy

Solar panels and wind turbine generators (frequently identified as windmills) are the most popular types of energy than can be employed for personal gain. And understanding that, folks are actually wondering and asking regarding how they can help sav...

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A Simple Way To Offset the Environmental Effects of Driving Your Car

As we continue to progress in our daily lives, the impact of our actions on the environment grows larger and larger. One of the biggest contributors to this environmental impact is transportation, particularly driving. Cars are a convenience that man...

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Conserving Our World

Perhaps you have seriously considered just what you are able to do to help preserve our atmosphere and possibly our planet? You can start at your residence. Who ever said folks cannot really make a difference. Each and every small action you're ...

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Build Your Own Solar Panels - The Time is Now to Learn How

to create sustainable power Climate change is an existential threat that demands immediate action. One of the most effective ways to combat global warming is to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels that produce CO2 emissions. Renewable energy sourc...

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Farming At The Comforts Of Your Own Home

Farming at the Comforts of Your Own Home: A Beginner's Guide For many people, their idea of farming involves acres of land, a tractor, and hours of labor under the sun. However, with advances in technology and a growing interest in sustainable livin...

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LEDs For A Green Business

LEDs: A Green Business Solution In today’s world, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword; it is a necessity. The world is facing some significant environmental challenges, and businesses need to do their part to help. Energy-efficient lightin...

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