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Rural Revival – How Biofuel Production Is Transforming the UK’s Countryside Economy

Koupon Karen

Biofuels are gaining traction as a sustainable alternative to conventional fuels in transportation, energy production, and various other sectors. The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) mandates the use of renewable fuels in transportation, driving the demand for biofuels.

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Cutting Down on the Transportation Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We started by categorizing our bills and spending into groups, such as housing and transportation. Other than housing, our biggest budget buster is transportation. It has great fuel economy, at about 40 MPG. What are the ways that you’ve cut back on transportation costs in the past?

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What’s the Most Energy Efficient Form of Transportation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But due to the improving economy and chaos in the Middle East, the price of oil is quickly climbing back up. I thought this would be an appropriate time to compare the efficiency of various modes of transportation. Department of Transportation, Good.is, and my trusty calculator. Will the summer of 2011 be a repeat of 2008?

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Travel Tidbits: 2023's Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips

Motherhood Moments

Furthermore, excessive speeding also worsens your fuel economy, so make sure to obey all speed limits. Another great budget tip is to try to minimize the miles you need to drive – can you do a walking tour of the area you are visiting or maybe there is free or low-cost public transportation available in that location? Findley, Ph.D.,

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5 Things to Know Before The Stock Market Opens

Savings Corner

Fed’s Favored Gauge of Inflation Expected to Show Price Growth Slowing Today’s economic reports could give investors more insight into the health of the economy. Transportation Department is investigating frequent flier programs for deceptive practices. over the last month when results are released at 8:30 a.m.

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Coffee Beanery’s How to Be Single Facebook Sweepstakes

Coupons Do Work

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How to Have a Green Christmas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Less transport movements mean less carbon emissions and you’ll be supporting the local economy too. Christmas Trees and Lights in the UK has some great ideas on how to turn a white Christmas into a green Christmas… Buy Smarter Look for locally made gifts at craft fairs and boutique shops.

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