Energy usage and the diminishing supply of fossil fuels has definitely taken a toll on today’s society. More and more people are starting to realize how much energy they are consuming and what damage it is having on our planet. If you are one of these people and are looking for new tricks to continue [...]
What exactly does it mean to live off the grid? If you’re like me, you’re probably thinking of living off in the woods completely isolated from civilization. Going “off-grid” doesn’t actually require a huge life change. Everything will be the same except you will use alternative energy sources away from main power grids. “Off-grid” means [...]
Have you ever stopped to think about where energy comes from? After all, all we do is flip a switch and we have lights. We press some buttons and we can watch TV. You may not realize that our energy needs are being met because of coal and fossil fuels. Both of these sources of [...]
In the past few years, we have heard of the lowering levels of energy all around the globe. Every country, every business and every nation has been affected in some way for the current demand of energy. Gas prices have jumped to record highs of $6/gallon, which unfortunately is only the tip of the iceberg. [...]
Want to save a little bit of money? Have you tried testing your home for energy efficiency? If your home is an energy efficient home, you will notice a lesser use of power, saving you money as well as contributing to the environment’s wellbeing. Here are a few tricks you can do to make your [...]
Today, scientists are constantly looking for renewable and sustainable energy solutions. This stems from the increased release of carbon dioxide and decrease of natural fossil fuels we use for energy. Solar energy has become the number one on the list of future energy sources. Solar energy has gained a lot of attention because the sun [...]
You may not realize it, but over 125 million cell phones are thrown away every year. This waste has become one of the largest contributors to pollution that our planet is experiencing. These 125 million cell phones create roughly 65,000 tons of waste a year. Landfills are becoming more and more overloaded with these cell [...]
Today we put more focus on the care of our environment than ever before. Perhaps it’s from the constant talk of global warming as well as other global energy crises that we face today. Yes we worry about these problems and we are aware that they are not great situations to even fathom, but what [...]
It is completely possible to never have to pay an electric bill ever again. Don’t believe me? Check this out… Interestingly enough, more and more people today are opting for Solar Panel energy with energy costs rising. By pulling in energy from the sun, you will not only find a financial benefit to the project, [...]
Today’s media has gone above and beyond when covering stories related to the Global Energy Crisis. Not only are media on top of this, but celebrities and politicians, notable Al Gore, have been reaching out to today’s society on how this crisis continues to be a problem and is continuously growing. The Nobel Peace committee [...]