Archive for 'Environment'
How To Save Energy At Home!
July 22nd, 2009. Published under Environment. No Comments.
Energy conservation is one of the considerations that homeowners are taking into account when they are buying furnishings for their homes. From heating systems to washers, owners would like everything to be energy efficient.
This is the reason why there are a lot of products out in the market these days that have with them […]
Reducing Energy Costs In Your Home & Business!
July 21st, 2009. Published under Environment. No Comments.
We used to look at electric bill this way, look at the figure at the bottom, pull out wallet or check, and send payment to the company. We never really to time to examine just home much electricity we consumed and how the electric company arrived at its calculations.
The increasing costs of electricity nowadays, however, […]
The Necessity of Bee Hives To The Environment
July 21st, 2009. Published under Nature. No Comments.
Managing and raising honey bees is an all season year round process. Even though the art of beekeeping is commonly regarded as taking place only in warm months, raising honey bees requires proper management all year round. Managing your bees can be a fun experience if you continue to work at it all year round.
Beekeepers […]
Humanity’s Lost Love of Nature - How It Is Causing an Environmental Catastrophe
July 21st, 2009. Published under Nature. No Comments.
For most of human history, our ancestors strongly identified themselves as an intrinsic part of nature. The basic thesis of this article is that the environmental catastrophe that is now rapidly occurring is a direct result of a large subgroup of our species becoming disconnected from this deep love of nature and an equally deep […]
The Potential Success Of Energy Performance Certificates
July 20th, 2009. Published under Environment. No Comments.
Loss of energy through badly insulated houses accounts for around forty per cent of carbon dioxide emissions in the European Union. This means that buildings with poor energy efficiency are actually responsible for more emissions than all the vehicles on the roads at present in Europe. In a bid to reduce the emissions from homes, […]
Mount Bonnell : Austin History, Legends And Views In One Spot
July 20th, 2009. Published under Environment. No Comments.
It may seem a little crazy to go hiking in the hot Texas summer, but if you can stand the heat the summer months can be a perfect time to visit an iconic Austin spot without any crowds. Even though it is 780 feet above sea level, the climb up to the top of […]
City of Toronto Charges 5 Cents Per Plastic Bag
July 20th, 2009. Published under Environment. No Comments.
Recently, a new city ordinance was put in place by Toronto in an effort to reduce waste in landfills, waste management and encourage consumers to recycle. This ordinance requires all shoppers to pay a 5 cents per bag fee whenever they make a purchase at area stores. This is an attempt to encourage shoppers to […]