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Environmental Jobs

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Most often employed by political advocacy groups, this type of job entails fighting or redesigning laws or policies that pertain to environmental issues. These might be related to air pollution, protecting the ocean, alternative or green energies, or reducing industrial waste.

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What’s the Most Energy Efficient Form of Transportation

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During the “great recession” when oil prices dipped, fuel efficiency took a backseat to other issues. Obviously, burning petroleum products is far worse for the environment than the energy created by our body’s metabolic process. Related posts: 5 Ways to NOT Save Energy. 10 Ways to $ave Energy Comfortably.

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How to Be Green and Save Money

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You can get energy monitoring devices now that simply clip onto your power box and wirelessly send your energy usage to a control unit in the house. For a small outlay of cash, the savings you’ll make by knowing your energy usage are amazing and soon add up. So, have you tried to save money by being green?

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More Drilling is Not The Solution We Need for Our Energy Future

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While the number of drilling permits issued has increased by something like 360% over the last 10 years, gas prices have tripled during the same period. Alternative and Sustainable Power Sources: Geothermal Power What is Green Energy? Go Green' More drilling does not equal lower prices at the pump.

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