Renewable Energy Careers - Challenging and Satisfying

If you are interested in an exciting career, one choice may be a career in the field of renewable energy. Finding resources for generations to come can be both challenging and satisfying. If you’re looking into this area of interest there are many different professions that will be and are available. Because of the vast variety of existing opportunities, it will also accommodate a number of different degrees and different types of training. Your goal is to find which career path is the right... Read more »

How Much Can a Stay at Home Mom Really Do For the Environment?

Why is it that when women talk about being a stay at home mother, many describe themselves as being “just” a stay at home mom? I’ve always felt that there’s nothing so simple about it. As a stay at home mom you have the power to make a big difference for your family or even for others. I like to think about the environment, for example. There are plenty of things you can do around the home to make sure that your family lives in a more environmentally friendly way. Some of... Read more »

Advantages and Disadvantages of Renewable Energy

There are many energy sources today that are extremely limited in supply. Some of these sources include oil, natural gas, and coal. It is a matter of time before they will be exhausted. Estimates are that they can only meet our energy demands for another fifty to seventy years. So in an effort to find alternative forms of energy, the world has turned to renewable energy sources as the solution. There are many advantages and disadvantages to this. Renewable energy sources consist of solar, hydro,... Read more »

Renewable Energy - The Power of Wind

The power of wind can be used to provide energy for people across the world, no matter where they live. You see a sailboat gliding across the ocean pushed by its harmless wafts, you get some relief on a hot day from it’s gentle breeze and a pinwheel starts spinning to a youngsters delight from it’s puff of air. There are also cases of umbrellas being turned inside out, shingles being blown off rooftops and tornados causing ruins from its strong gusts. By using it to our advantage, we... Read more »

Observations at the Grocery Store

Just going grocery shopping can be interesting when you want to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. I was shopping the other day and just marveling at some of the wasteful stuff there. I like buying from my local Henry’s as they have a good selection of organic foods, although not exclusively organic. But I especially like the bulk bins. I could wish for a choice between paper and plastic bags at the bins, but let’s face it… it’s much harder to keep a paper bag... Read more »

August 24, 1992: Hurricane Andrew Attacks Florida, Massive Damage Is The Result

On August 24, 1992 hurricane Andrew landed in Homestead, Florida laying a path of destruction as it moved through the state. This was the worst storm to hit the area in over 30 years, and many of the people living in the area were new to the region and never had experienced a storm like this before. The Category four hurricane hit with winds gusting to speeds of 175 miles per hour, and swells reaching 17 feet in height along the coast. The storm destroyed property and left as many as 250,000 people... Read more »

Smart Homes to Eat Their Own Rubbish

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could all do something to help with global warming? Actually, wait a minute, we can! You would have to be on a different planet not to know about how bad global warming has become. You only need to take a look out of the window to observe the ever increasingly unpredictable weather. The weather is becoming so bad that natural disasters are becoming more frequent and causing more death and destruction than ever. Why is it important for us to change the way we live? As... Read more »

Renewable Energy - Practical Home Options

As a homeowner, you may be using renewable energy sources. Let’s look at a few of these important, powerful sources. If you use solar powered lights to brighten your walkway, a solar cover on your swimming pool or hang your clothes out to dry, you are already making use of the sun’s renewable energy. There are many other renewable energy home options you can take advantage of, and by doing so, help preserve our environment. The most practical of renewable energy options for the home... Read more »

Renewable Energy Tax Credits - Greener in More Ways Than One

It’s certainly no secret: the cost of renewable energy production and its implementation can be extremely high. This is the very reason why tax credits are often used to enable renewable energy sources to compete with fossil fuels. With rising oil and natural gas prices, the war in Iraq and environmental problems centering on global warming and air pollution, our nation is concerned about their energy security and environmental issues. The United States is recognizing the need and power of... Read more »

Biodiesels - Are They The Answer To Our Energy Woes

Biodiesels may be touted as the answer to all of America’s energy problems. But are they? Yes, according to most experts. Biodiesels offer: -Cleaner air. -Cheaper fuel. -A renewable fuel source. -A homegrown fuel alterative, freeing the United States from an over-dependence on foreign oil. What Are Biodiesel Fuels? Biodiesel is a fuel for cars, trucks and busses, made from fatty acid alkylesters found in vegetable and soybean oil, animal fats and even recycled restaurant grease. It is safe... Read more »