Volt to get 230 MPG – NOT! Leave it up to General Motors to claim the ridicules. GM claims the EPA “may” give the new VOLT a city mileage rating of 230 miles per gallon. When you mix that with the estimated 50 mpg the volt may get in highway driving, they come up with [...]
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Chicken Coop As people look to buy local and grow more of their own food, some will turn to raising they own food. Once you have mastered the art of gardening, raising chickens for eggs and sometimes meat, is a logical next step. If you have a small (urban) area, raising chickens can be a [...]
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Australian Senators Back Coal – Kill Cap & Trade Per the BBC News: Backed by the huge coal industry, the Australian Senate defeated a government bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5% over the next 10 years. The coal coalition said the scheme would delay economic recovery and lead to job losses. Australia has the [...]
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ACT NOW – The Big Ask We need strong leadership on climate change. Too many politicians are happy to speak about the issue, but their promises have often turned out to be just a load more hot air. One exception is the United Kingdom, where a climate law has just been adopted, which will force [...]
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Time Of Use SMART Meters Time of Use Smart Meters are being rolled out across North America. What are they and how will they impact you? Smart Meters – What Are They? Smart meters don’t just record the amount of electricity you consume each day, they store the “time of day” that electricity was used, [...]
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