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

Koupon Karen

Biofuel is increasingly gaining attention as a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Environmental Impact Biofuels offer a promising solution to mitigating climate change by reducing air pollution and decreasing reliance on fossil fuels.

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How Much Car Can I Afford?

Savings Corner

That should include the cost of car payments , fuel, insurance and more. Be sure to factor in costs like maintenance, gas and insurance in addition to loan or lease payments. When insurance, fuel and other regular monthly expenses are included, the cost should not exceed 20 percent of your monthly take-home pay.

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Eco-Friendly Commuting: What Are Some Options?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In addition to the hours of your life you’ll never get back and the high cost of fuel that’s eating away at your paycheck, there are also environmental concerns to consider. Every minute spent inching along the freeway equates to increasing greenhouse gas emissions that are fueling (pardon the pun) global warming.

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How to Save Money by Downsizing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The cost of fuel is becoming prohibitive for drivers of larger vehicles, so much so that sales of the big, thirsty vehicles like Hummers are on the decline. More and more people are opting for smaller, more economical cars to reduce running costs as well greenhouse gas emissions.

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Competing With Yourself To Save On Utility Bills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I view each month’s bill – whether it be from the water company, the electric utility, or the natural gas provider – as a way to gauge how well I am doing in my efforts to both conserve energy and save money. For natural gas, I track how many cubic feet I burned (it is billed in units of 100 cubic feet at a time).

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Stock Market Sectors: 11 Official GICS Groups

Savings Corner

Energy sector The energy sector covers companies that do business in the oil and natural gas industry. It includes oil and gas exploration and production companies, as well as producers of other consumable fuels like coal and ethanol. Other utilities are responsible for delivering water to customers.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If we all used less gas and walked more we would not only improve our financial picture but we will be healthier too. ” Jay from Daily Fuel Economy Tip shares How to Save on a New Car , and says, “Are you in the market for a new car? ” Harry Sit from The Finance Buff asks Tax Efficiency: Relative or Absolute? ,