ROCHESTER: Catching his breath at a fitness club, Matt McHugh took a gulp of water from his trusty, hard-plastic Nalgene bottle and pondered the idea of switching to an alternative made of glass, stainless steel or another kind of plastic.
Worries about a hormone-mimicking chemical used in the trendy sports accessory led a major Canadian [...]
WASHINGTON: A solution of white vinegar and water is the best natural way to clean computers, according to a report. Experts recommend the cleaning of computers on monthly basis, but many people just do not known from where to begin.
While there are a variety of measures to clean out old files from the hard [...]
A green home is one that is eco-friendly and is at harmony with the environment. You can help the environment by making your home greener. Here is how you can do so by adopting a more energy-efficient and earth-friendly lifestyle.
Read the following top 10 ways to green your home. 1. Upgrade to greener appliances. Make [...]
Yes, you can make a difference to the world if you follow a few simple energy efficient home tips that will help you save money and help save our planet’s resources. Purchase energy efficient major appliances with the Energy Star label and save up to 20% on your energy bill. Make sure you have the [...]
If you want to save as much energy as you can, there is one more thing you can do once you have optimized the heating and cooling systems, kitchen appliances and laundry routines. This thing is your electronic appliances. While most of them is thought to use only a trickle of energy, the total amount [...]
Winter is the time when home heating bills soar. But this issue should not be much of a burden on homeowners if they know how to find ways to cut the cost of their heating bill. Sure, there are simple ways you can save on energy consumption at home. The key is to make all [...]
WASHINGTON: Scientists at the University of Arkansas have signalled the end of future clean energy woes by exploring supercritical methanol as a method of converting chicken fat into biodiesel fuel.
The researchers say that the findings may develop commercially viable fuel out of plentiful, accessible and low-cost feedstocks and other agricultural by-products. R E Babcock, [...]
Oil prices are going up steadily, no one will argue with this fact. This is not just a news item; it influences our pocket directly. Usage costs for any system that we have like heating systems or vehicle that runs on diesel, have increased significantly in the last several years and it does not show [...]
British farmers can meet the nation’s demand for both food and fuel crops, argues Peter Kendall, president of the National Farmers’ Union. In this week’s Green Room, he says UK agriculture already has enough capacity to fill fuel tanks and dining tables.
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Fields of gold: Farmers can grow food and fuel crops, Mr Kendall says
Farmers [...]
If you have an interest in being environmentally friendly, then no doubt you’re aware of the damage fossil fuels are doing to our environment. Not only that, but at some point they will run out. Add in the recent jump in gas prices, and it’s hardly surprising that more people are talking about making their [...]
Most people, have heard of a heat pump - but few of us REALLY understand how they operate. In this brief article let us provide some simple explanations and illustrations of the technological principles common to most heat pumps.
First of all: The name - heat pump. Why are these things called a heat [...]
In today’s increasingly energy conscious society, one must consider the energy efficiency of every product they purchase. Whether it’s your car’s gas mileage or how much electricity your refrigerator uses, we’ve all become more aware of our energy usage.
There are two main reasons for this, and they’re pretty obvious. One, inefficient energy use costs [...]
Do you realize just how very important it is to keep your home heating and air conditioning unit running smoothly and efficiently. No doubt you realize that by doing this you will cut your utility bills. True - but did you also realize that by keeping them running efficiently you can extend their operational life [...]
Traditional furnaces
A furnace that is used for Home Heating system purpose draws the air from the home into a system of ductwork. Here the air is heated and regulated to the living rooms. Some furnaces also use blowers to circulate the heated air. The air that is to be circulated is drawn through a [...]
PRESENT METHODS
Most heating and cooling systems operate to bring a fixed temperature transfer medium to the controlled enclosed environment by means of a thermostat. Some systems enhance the delivery of needed transfer medium with source temperature adjustment accomplished by means of an outside sensor reset process. Outside reset devices do not adapt well to [...]
The winters have been warmer in the US in may areas for November and December than in past years but it still can be brutally cold January through April depending on your area. Let’s look at ways to cut down on the heating bills okay?
What areas of your home need additional support from air leaks? [...]
The Nanosolar company is working to build the world’s largest solar cell factory in California (slated to be in full production in 2008), and the world’s largest panel-assembly factory in Germany.
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They have successfully created a solar coating that is as thin as a layer of paint, while at the same time reducing the cost of [...]
SAN FRANCISCO: Nasa’s Voyager 2 spacecraft has found that our solar system is not round but is “dented†by the local interstellar magnetic field of deep space, space experts said on Monday.
The data was gathered by the craft on its 30-year journey into the edge of the solar system when it crossed into a [...]
Scientific evidence has suggested that the air in homes is more polluted than outdoor air, even in the largest, most industrialised cities. Approximately 70 per cent of our time is spent indoors, so perhaps the risk to health is largely due to exposure to indoor air rather than that outdoors.
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A fireplace may add warmth and [...]
Crude oil is expensive, very expensive, that is a fact. Because of these high prices other products like petrol and electricity are following. The prices are going up and down but the trend is up and the trend will not be going down in near future. With the problems in the world we are facing [...]
The sun is a very powerful source of energy which powers natural cycles on earth like wind, water flow and plant growth.. Solar power is the technology of obtaining energy from the sun. There are three approaches to gain maximum benefit of solar energy in our buildings.
Passive Solar
Passive solar technologies convert sunlight into usable heat [...]
BALI: More than 3,000 flying foxes dropped dead, falling from trees in Australia. Giant squid migrated north to commercial fishing grounds off California, gobbling anchovy and hake. Butterflies have gone extinct in the Alps.
While humans debate at UN climate change talks in Bali, global warming is already wreaking havoc with nature. Most plants and [...]
There are many different ways to accomplish energy efficiency lighting for interiors and exteriors for a home or a business. Creating energy efficient lighting in a home or business is something almost everyone can do to save both money and energy. Here we consider the two most commonly used methods to effectively establish energy efficiency [...]
Renewable energy is the past Cinderalla now invited to the ball, and the rapid expansion in renewable energy will be, and needs to be, massive in order to help alleviate the worst effects of global climate change.
There are many sources of renewable energy. Some are obvious, such as biofuels made from vegetable oil crops already [...]
As the majority of the population is aware, there is no longer any reasonable doubt that the dramatic climate change the world is experiencing is down to carbon dioxide or CO2 emissions and its abundance within our environment. What you may not know however, is just how much the UK contributes to this world wide [...]
Solar homes. Many people talk about them, although few in the U.S. do more than talk. They are said to reduce utility bills. Some say a solar home cuts utility bills drastically. Some are able to sell excess power back to the power grid. Savings are not automatic, however. Steps must be taken to make [...]
One of the fastest growing sectors of renewable energy resource development is the wide and varied field of Geothermal Heating. No matter the type you choose to match your needs and location, a geothermal installation can be made completely sustainable and is very scaleable. It is likely that the future of geothermal energy will find [...]
Renewable energy resources will be of increasing importance as we transition from finite fossil fuels to more sustainable alternatives. Although pre-dating solar and wind energy, geothermal has largely been overlooked as a technology for reducing carbon emissions and fossil fuel dependence. But rising fossil fuel prices and a growing interest in energy efficiency have increased [...]
Like most systems that endeavour to become into large scale production first start out as small toys and concept devices. The Hydrogen fuel car from Horizon is one of those quirky toys that has a serious market potential.
Many people are well aware that the need to reduce carbon emissions from one of the main culprits [...]
The use of renewable energy is extremely important for the future development of our globe.
As energy demands increase, we cannot afford to increase the capacity of fossil fuel usage. The reserves of fossil fuels are decreasing on a constant basis, and no matter how slow this process may be, we need to look into alternative [...]