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What is Green Energy?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

During the course of the last elections both in Canada and the USA, there was a substantial amount of talk surrounding energy: renewable energy, green energy, and fossil fuel emissions. Today, I will look define green energy and outline the importance of it to our future. What are fossil fuels?

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4 reasons to choose electric driving

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are a frequent driver, then changing a fossil fuel car for an electric one can have huge benefits. Aside from no longer having to buy petrol (a great bonus considering the skyrocketing fuel prices), an electric car emits an average of 60% less CO2 than a petrol-powered car with an exhaust. Electric driving is cheaper.

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Ethical Energy Providers

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Traditional energy sources can have a devastating impact on the environment but thanks to a growth in ethical energy methods, you can help the environment by choosing an energy company who use green energy sources. Why Green Energy? What Counts as Green Energy? Is it eco-friendly?

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What’s the Most Energy Efficient Form of Transportation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

During the “great recession” when oil prices dipped, fuel efficiency took a backseat to other issues. That being said, there is one good thing (and only one) that comes about from higher fuel prices; people are refocusing on energy efficiency. But to make it even more confusing, remember that jet fuel is extremely high octane.

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Do Wind Turbines Cause Health Problems? Canadian Government Wants to Find Out

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I think we need to take into consideration the effect on our health if we don’t move away from burning fossil fuels to provide electricity; I think that’s much more dangerous path to continue on than the noise generated by a wind turbine. Oman Takes Tentative Steps Towards It’s 2020… Go Green'

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How Your House or Business Can Invest in a Greener Planet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With an energy crisis capturing the world as we speak, it is a good time to consider how investing in a greener planet can help your business or your home. By doing this you don’t only help everybody on the globe by using green energy , you also help yourself.

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How to Be Green and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Eat Healthy and Use Raw Ingredients.