Unplugged Living

November 30th, 2007

10 Solar Tips (Part 2)

As promised in my previous post, here are the rest of the ten solar tips that could help us in our daily lives. Read on and learn more.
6. When calculating the number of panels you need, do so using winter sunshine hours rather than summer hours - there are roughly twice as many hours sunshine […]

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November 29th, 2007

10 Solar Tips (Part 1)

Since we all are aware of the power of the sun and the benefits we could get from it, let us go ahead and take a look at some solar tips I found over the Internet. I’ll give you the first five and head along to sharing with you the next five in my next […]

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November 28th, 2007

A Solar Park In Denver

If you take the time to go to Denver’s 6th Avenue in Lakewood, you would be able to find something quite one of a kind. There, at the mentioned location, you would find one of the newest solar energy parks around.
This new solar energy park is almost ready for use and according to reports, the […]

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November 27th, 2007

Learn About The Solar Toothbrush

At first I thought it was yet another joke that has been making the rounds over the Internet but I guessed wrong. I guess this is a real invention. Yep, this solar toothbrush.
Created by Shiken, a company in Japan, the solar toothbrush is currently still a prototype. However, this sure looks like when it becomes […]

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November 26th, 2007

Less Expensive Solar and Wind Power From Google

Well, Google is not currently selling less expensive solar power and wind power but reports have it that this great company is already working on a plan. This plan is to create a research group which would be tackling ways of how to develop solar and wind power for a much lesser price. Now if […]

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November 24th, 2007

Have Fun Playing While Learning About Recycling

One of the best ways to let people learn would be through games. Playing games is sometimes thought of as the best means of letting people remember important concepts and ideas.Like Recyclorama.
Recyclorama is no arcade game you play in the mall or somewhere else. Recyclorama is a game you can play with your computer. This […]

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November 23rd, 2007

Global Warming’s Benefits

So you think global warming only brings about destruction? Well, there’s always a bright side to everything - even global warming!Read these 25 benefits of global warming. I’m sure you’ll be smiling as you go through each number.

Minnesota can change its license plate slogan from “Shit hole” to “The State with Two Coasts.”
Kansas will finally […]

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November 22nd, 2007

Environment Joke

Let’s take things light right now. I came across a joke while surfing the Internet and I wanted to share this one with you.
1960’s Arithmetic test:
“A logger cuts and sells a truck load of lumber for $100. His cost of production is four-fifths of that amount. What is his profit?”
70’s New Math test:
“A […]

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November 21st, 2007

Ski Areas And Global Warming

This week, several ski areas in Denver are meeting up so as to talk about global warming and its effects in their business. They are also going to talk about their concerns regarding climate change and what they could do so as to help lessen the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
These ski areas […]

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November 20th, 2007

Even Kids Fight Global Warming

Yes, even young elementary school kids are on their way towards learning how they can help fight global warming and climate change. And this is part of a program that is currently being sponsored by the Earth Day Every Day Fund which is part of the Marin Community Foundation.
The program is in full swing thanks […]

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