2009 New Year – New Opportunities

2009 – New Year – New Opportunities 2008 started well, with the economy booming, awareness of climate change increasing, promise of a new leader in the USA, etc. That changed in October with stock market crashes and job losses all across the globe. We have not lost all of our gains however. People are still aware [...]

Eco-Friendly Gift Wrap

Eco-Friendly Gift Wrap Haven’t wrapped those presents for the tree yet? Here’s some ideas that will help eliminate the tons of waste wrapping paper created over the holidays. According to Future Present:   “Every year in the UK we use more than 8,000 tonnes of wrapping paper for our Christmas presents, equivalent to 50,000 trees. [...]

Water Heater Repair – Flush

Water Heater Repair – Flush   Do you hear popping sounds from your old water heater? Does it just not work as well – running out of hot water? You may not have a big water heater repair bill ahead of you. A simple water heater flush may be all that you need. Each year [...]

Careful Of Myth Debunking

Careful Of Myth Debunking A recent article about 6 “debunked” myths, should be considered carefully. Some of the items that are being “debunked” are in fact, true common sense  words of wisdom. The people who originally published the material, have taken common sense, and twisted the words, or keyed in on one single word in [...]

Certified Green

Certified Green Big business knows that “Green” sells and thus try to paint their products with a large green brush. See our article on Green Washing. To combat their little white lies, you need to understand the certifications that are available and what they stand for. Here’s a short list of some of the more [...]

Canada now World’s biggest Climate Denier

Canada now World’s biggest Climate Denier Actions speak louder than words and Canada should be ashamed of their actions or inaction, on climate change. While Canada may talk big on Climate Change, their actions show them to be one of the worst climate deniers! Canada ranked dead last among industrialized countries, and was second only to [...]

California adopts tough new greenhouse gas restrictions

California adopts tough new greenhouse gas restrictions SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California air regulators adopted a sweeping new climate plan Thursday that would require the state’s utilities, refineries and large factories to transform their operations to cut greenhouse gas emissions. At the heart of the plan is the creation of a carbon-credit market designed to give [...]

Home Wind Turbines

Home Wind Turbines Several companies now make small home sized wind turbines for the residential market. New start-up companies from China have recently flooded the market which is helping to drive down prices. It’s very difficult to judge quality just on external appearances alone, so it’s buyer beware in this market. Before you throw down [...]