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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 β€œgreen” benefits, but also because of concerns about relying on limited, imported resources to fuel cars – and economies. Biofuel and electricity, including hybrid-electric cars, have emerged as top alternatives to fossil fuel. Electric Cars.

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Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Biodiesel and Biomass Fuels

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Biomass is the term given to the process of producing fuel by burning biological matter. Even though carbon dioxide, nitrogen and sulphur compounds are produced when using biomass fuels, these substances are not released in sufficient concentrations to affect the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. Biofuels .

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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. It’s pretty obvious that energy involves the way that things are powered, however a lot of people may be unsure as to what green energy is.

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Will a β€œGreen” Car Really Save You Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Having a green car can really help you feel better about how your driving habits impact the environment. Plus, green cars tend to help you save money on gas, right? However, sometimes a green car won’t save you as much as you thought. However, sometimes a green car won’t save you as much as you thought.

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Alternative and Sustainable Power Sources: Geothermal Power

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It is a viable form of alternative energy production compared to those that use fossil fuels; it is a sustainable option because the water is returned underground when it has been used. The production of this type of energy does not use any fossil fuels and does not always emit any greenhouse gases.

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How to Save Cash and Your Health With a Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Doiron suggests that the best cost-saving vegetables for the home garden are tomatoes, potatoes, zucchini, strawberries and salad greens. This means that you use natural products to feed and protect the plants. Healthy plants are less likely to be diseased or attacked by pests, saving you even more. Because the.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have not seen nor read one credible study yet that pointed to wind turbines and turbine installations being any more detrimental than power poles or your everyday, run-of-the-mill power plants. Oman Takes Tentative Steps Towards It’s 2020… Go Green' Oman Takes Tentative Steps Towards It’s 2020… Go Green'

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