A fossil fuel power plant is one of the leading causes of pollution and environmental damage around the world. Coal burning energy plants are the worst, with massive carbon greenhouse gas emissions and tons of pollutants released into the air each day. Fossil fuel alternatives, such as solar and wind energy as well as other renewable sustainable power solutions, do not cause the pollution or increase in greenhouse gases, and require zero fossil fuel. Do we have to bring the fossil fuel power plant down to save the earth? There are some steps that can be taken to cut down on carbon emissions, but even with carbon capture technology this method of producing electricity is harmful to the environment. In addition the cost of capturing carbon during the process can be very expensive.  Continue Reading »

Blue Wave Energy is a tidal and wave energy company based in Tokyo, Japan, and the company recently announced a deal worth one hundred and eight million dollars in financing prior to the initial public offering. The company recognizes the advantages of wave energy, and this is evident because almost all of this financing will be used to develop and deploy tidal turbines of the second generation. Blue Wave Energy is a company that is looking forward to the future, and choosing to go green and invest in this business may be the best alternative energy option available. The company has shown a dedication to developing alternative sources which are clean and environmentally friendly, and this makes them one of the best choices out there for many.  Continue Reading »

Environmentally friendly cleaning products can be purchased or they can be made at home, depending on convenience. Making your own environmentally friendly cleaning products can help you go green and save money because some of the organic and natural products on the market can be quite pricey. This does not have to be hard or complicated. Lemons and lemon juice, for example, can make great home cleaners that are eco friendly and effective. This is also true of baking soda and vinegar. Another important question is, "Can green appliances save you money?" The answer to this depends on which specific appliance you are considering. Some can while others might not. It's important to evaluate each one carefully to determine this.  Continue Reading »

Cincinnati schools go green in an effort to both go green and save money, and $1 billion has been set as the budget for this project. Green building material, energy conservation efforts, and environmentally friendly construction methods are all combined to make the schools of Cincinnati much more pleasant and less damaging to the earth and environment. This is just one city that has taken the initiative to show it is possible to go green and save money. Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is just one of the many involved in the Cincinnati schools go green project. Green building material can include materials that are natural or more energy conserving in the home, as well as materials that do not require as much energy to produce as traditional building materials do.  Continue Reading »

Some of the top polluting cars, also called gas guzzlers by many, are vehicles which do not get very good gas mileage and that give out a large amount of greenhouse gases and particulates which contribute to pollution. Alternative fuel vehicles are much cleaner, and do not pollute anywhere near the amount that fossil fuels do. For this reason you will not see any of these alternative options on any list of the top polluting cars. Another fact that may not be a big surprise is that sports cars and other high power vehicles are the worst when it comes to polluting the air and the environment. That is because raw power requires huge amounts of fuel, which causes large amounts of pollution.  Continue Reading »

In a generous move, pakistan village ecofriendly homes will be given to the poorest households in the village of Haji Jaffar Jamari. These homes are ecofriendly buildings built with green building material. The program is called the People's Housing Program, and is nicknamed the Benazir Model in honor of Benazir Bhutto, who is the late Prime Minister. The pakistan village ecofriendly homes are energy efficient, and are designed to be disaster proof and very affordable and low cost. The program is jointly sponsored by the United Nations Development Program and the provincial government. The homes are built to be resistant to earthquakes, and are based on state of the art technology. They are designed to be very energy efficient and conservative. Many of the villagers who will receive these new homes will finally be able to stop watching their home fall to pieces in a rain storm or other bad weather, or have to rebuild it regularly.  Continue Reading »

Gas guzzlers are vehicles which use large amounts of gas or other fossil fuels. These can include large luxury cars, SUVs, Hummers, and others, and these vehicles can have a big impact on the environment and air quality. There are a number of reasons not to choose gas guzzlers, and look for a hybrid electric car or alternative fuel vehicles. The first reason is that gas is a fossil fuel, so it is in limited supply. Eventually this fuel source will run out, and as it gets more scarce gas prices will continue to rise rapidly. Choosing vehicles which do not use traditional gas or diesel can save you money and help protect the environment at the same time.  Continue Reading »

The most polluted us cities can involve greenhouse gases, air pollution, and other types of environmental pollution as well. Many of the absolute worst are cities where manufacturing has played a large role through many years. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is one of the cities which consistently makes the worst list, for both air and water pollution. This is due in part to the steel mill industry which is still present today. The city has a large manufacturing base, and it shows in the air quality which is horrible. Another of the most polluted us cities is actually a group of cities which make up a region in the state of California. Los Angeles, Riverside, and Long Beach, California, make up a trio of the cities with the worst air in the country.  Continue Reading »

Green power at West Bank has made news headlines, for a number of different reasons. The first is that renewable energy sources and sustainable energy were used, the second is that the project was undertaken by Israelis to benefit a village of Palestinians, and the third reason is the impact that this project has had on the lives of the villagers. Alternative energy sources include solar and wind power, and this may be just the first step in the right direction. Green power at West Bank villages which have no electricity or power was undertaken by Comet-ME, which is a peace activist group which includes Israeli physicists, scientists, and environmental activists. The group saw that the village of Susya, West Bank did not have any power at all, and this is one of the poorest villages in the region.  Continue Reading »

As greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emissions continue to destroy the earth there is now a very concerted effort to come up with a viable solution. The green movement has certainly put the quest for a greenhouse effect solution at the forefront of our minds, which is half the battle. The old adage of the squeaky wheel gets the grease certainly holds true, and now that going green is a priority by the government, scientific community, businesses, and individuals it will get the attention and dollars it requires.  Continue Reading »

Eco-friendly homes ideas are now all the rage. Homeowners are seeing green as they attempt to cut down on waste and energy costs. Eco-friendly kitchen trends are taking off as the kitchen is often times the heart of the home and a culprit for producing a lot of waste.  Continue Reading »

As the holidays approach it is good to start thinking of green Christmas gift ideas for your loved ones if you want to promote environmental awareness this year and take a stand for what you believe in. Depending on the person you are buying for there are many great eco-friendly gift ideas to choose from. If your loved one is purchasing a new home or into home decor you can select from a variety of eco-friendly home ideas as well. Below you will find some popular and environmentally sound eco-friendly gift ideas.  Continue Reading »

With the holidays coming it is good to start thinking of green Christmas gift ideas if you want this year to promote environmental awareness. Depending on the person you are buying for there are many great eco-friendly gift ideas to choose from. If your loved ones is purchasing a new home or into home ideas you can select from a variety of eco-friendly decorating trends as well. Below is a list of popular and environmentally sound eco-friendly gift ideas.  Continue Reading »

Why conserve water? The answer is simple, because without it we wouldn't be here. With the amount of drinking water required per person shrinking daily, it is important if not critical that we determine to find ways to conserve water. Research scientists have determined that freshwater availability will decrease by over 33 percent within the next 50 years. These numbers are shocking and provide the hard data encouraging us to find ways to conserve water and energy. Below is a short list of easy ways to conserve water at home to help conservation.  Continue Reading »

The green wave of environmental responsibility has also hit Wall Street. Going green has become a money maker as green investing has moved from a small niche to mainstream America. Green stocks and mutual funds have been sprouting up in tremendous numbers and several of them have provided big returns for their investors. Green investing used to be a fringe investment only carried out by the "hippy types." Now, top eco friendly finance trends are all the rage on Wall Street.  Continue Reading »