Solar power generation affects more of the local community than many may realize. Although there is a variety of ways photovoltaic technologies can be implemented, there is still quite a few common attributes that benefit the local area. Whether these solar panels are installed on private homes, businesses, or erected by the power companies themselves, solar power promotes more than simply a green way to live without power generated by fossil fuels.
Your carbon footprint is a tabulation of all the CO2 emissions you’ve created throughout your life, due to the gas you’ve used, the oil, the heating, and even some of the food you’ve eaten. Keeping track of your family’s carbon footprint opens your eyes to how much energy you’re wasting and how it impacts the planet. Only by knowing the part you play in creating greenhouse gases can you become more eco-friendly.
You’ve decided to go green. Maybe you bought a hybrid, or are installing energy-efficient appliances throughout your home. These big-ticket items are a great way to do your part for helping the environment, but it doesn’t have to stop there. Your eco-friendliness can extend throughout all rooms of your house—even into your bathroom.
California’s startup auto company Tesla just won the 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year for its Model S, an electric car. Analysts have lauded the start-up for winning against bigger established automotive companies. Not only did the Model S win this prestigious award, but it also exceeded its projected sales by 250 units. Tesla expects to be profitable for the first quarter of 2013 and shows incredible promise as a start-up headed for long-term sustainability. And according to Phil Lebeau of CNBC, the model S outsold the Nissan Leaf and the Chevrolet Volt last month. So, the question on everyone’s minds: how long / will it last?
In a recent study conducted by UCLA’s Fielding School of Public Health, researchers discovered a possible link between traffic-related air pollution and several rare childhood cancers. The study, led by Julia Heck, an assistant researcher in the Fielding School’s epidemiology department, collected data on almost 4,000 children who were born in California between 1998 and 2007. Pollution exposure was estimated for the various areas around each child’s home and cancer risk was determined using statistical analysis. The study showed that children exposed to more pollution were those more prone to developing cancer.
Spring has arrived and there are many lawns to be mown. For most Americans, this also means there are skies to be polluted and an excess of water to be sprinkled. With one simple change, homeowners can make a significant difference to the environment. Toss out your power mower and eliminate reliance on fuel with these ecological lawn mowers.
Sure, we all know that April is “Taxes Due” month. It’s also the month when rain showers are eminent (after all, April showers do bring May flowers). However, did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month as well? When you’re stressed out about getting that tax check to Uncle Sam in time or tired of driving in torrential downpours, know that you don’t have to be stressed for long: Mother Earth has a treat for you, and by taking advantage of what she has to offer, you’ll actually be treating her in return. Here are a few green ways to relieve stress this month.
