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Is ‘Going Green’ Killing Our Economy?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many people ask if this is the best time to bring about change because of the vulnerable state of our current economy. The demand to protect the environment certainly has placed a strain on the economy. We should at least make the economy a little more stable before committing to any radical change, right? Is it necessary?

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Fossil Fuel Alternatives: Biofuel vs. Electric

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Alternatives to fossil fuel are becoming more popular not only because of their “green” benefits, but also because of concerns about relying on limited, imported resources to fuel cars – and economies. Because land is a limited resource, using it for biofuel crops could drive up the cost of food.

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How to Use a Credit Card to Save the World

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Well, there are plenty of big things that you can do, like driving a hybrid, recycling whenever possible and powering your home with clean and renewable resources. Another way to save paper and therefore trees is to set up online bill paying. Cleaner and more renewable energy sources are growing in today’s economy.

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Do the Times in Which You Live Shape Your Finances?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Our numbers forced economic growth and development of new products and services and also drained resources. I developed the mentality of plenty (as opposed to scarcity) because the economy was growing throughout my life (with some stops and stutters along the way).

Finance 165