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Getting Clean and Green With Electricity from Natural Energy

In recent years, the trend towards green energy has grown rapidly. As the world becomes more conscious of the impact of traditional power sources on the environment, the spotlight has turned towards cleaner and more sustainable forms of energy. One o...

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Solar Panels - Points to Consider When Purchasing

Nowadays, people are looking for more and more ways to reduce energy costs. One method, most of us use, is to reduce household electricity consumption, however, this can sometimes be very difficult. So what can we do to conserve electricity? A realis...

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What Family is that?

You can use this chart to find out what Family any fruit, vegetable or herb is in, for curiositys sake or to help you in planning crop rotation schemes.CropFamilyGroupAmerican CressCruciferae (Brassicas)2AppleRosaceae9ApricotRosaceae9AsparagusLiliace...

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Solar Tracking Systems

Solar tracking systems are used to continually orient photovoltaic panels towards the sun and can help maximize your investment in your PV system. They are beneficial as the sun's position in the sky will change gradually over the course of a da...

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

Lighting is an indispensable part of our lives. It illuminates our homes, streets, offices, and public spaces and makes it possible to see and perform various activities at night. However, not all lighting options are created equal, and some can have...

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Conserving Our World

Conserving our World: The Importance of Sustainable Living As the world’s population continues to grow, so too does the strain on our natural resources. Climate change, habitat destruction, and resource depletion are just a few of the issues facin...

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Ecological Engineering - We Can Reshape This World!

Ecological Engineering - We Can Reshape This World! by: Billy I Ahmed Human have always shown remarkable skill, innovation and ingenuity when faced by environmental hurdles. Instead of competing with or opposing the environment, they cooperate w...

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Earthquakes and Tsunamis

TsunamisTsunami - a seismic sea wave - means in Japanese "harbor-wave". It is also misleadingly called "tidal wave". It is an ocean wave caused by an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 on the Richter scale (or greater) that occurs less than 50 kilometers be...

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Can bamboo flooring really help save the worlds’ environment

Bamboo flooring has gained immense popularity over recent years as an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to traditional hardwood flooring options. Bamboo, a grass, grows incredibly quickly – up to 91 cm per day – and can be harvested every ...

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Where to Get Information about Vapor Intrusion Mitigation

In 2002 the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (USEPA) defined vapor intrusion as the migration of volatile chemicals in the subsurface into overlying buildings. Generally, mitigation implies an act of decreasing or reducing somethi...

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