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• Let’s Get Local - Do the Products You Buy Travel More Than You Do?

  
  EbioAnt — Authority: 144
  By Katie Henry Have you ever considered the origin of any of the products that you buy? When you buy batteries, or gloves, or grapes… do you ever look to see where they were made, grown or distributed? American consumers are accustomed to having access to any product or food item at any time of the year, even ...
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• Commercial Energy Users Face Postcode Lottery

  
  EbioAnt — Authority: 144
  By Jonathan Elliott Did you know that in some parts of the UK, commercial electricity prices are over a fifth more (22.7%) than in others simply because of where the business is based? The difference between the lowest electricity prices for businesses using an average of 25,000 units (kWh) a year, ranges over ...
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• Clinoptilolite Zeolite

  
  EbioAnt — Authority: 144
  By Nigel Kewish The zeolites are a popular assemblage of minerals, containing an indispensable source of minerals for industrial and productive purposes. They possess complexity, scarcity and splendour. Zeolites form in the cavities of volcanic rocks, as a result of low level metamorphism. Varying types and ...
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• Should the US Navy Donate One of Its Old Aircraft Carriers For Pacific Ocean Cleanup?

  
  EbioAnt — Authority: 144
  By Lance Winslow Did you know we have floating garbage islands in all the oceans of the world? This is human trash which has been washed out to sea, or dumped by ships and it floats around in circles in the ocean. Often, it never reaches the shore because the ocean circulation just goes round, and round. Indeed, ...
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• My Electricity Solution

  
  EbioAnt — Authority: 144
  By Guillaume D Marais Electricity Prices Perhaps the blame for high electricity prices should be placed at the beginning of capitalism and economy! Countries with solid brain power and capital saw the potential of giving power to their country would mean good profits and yes, it did. Countries on the other hand ...
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• Japanese Knotweed - Sap Sucking Psyllid

  
  EbioAnt — Authority: 144
  By James Wreford There has been recent publicity concerning the proposed release of Aphalara itadori, which feeds exclusively (or virtually so) on Japanese knotweed. A considerable amount of research has been undertaken, which may be summarised as: it only feeds on Japanese knotweed and when the population levels ...
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• VisitSweden Online Video Campaign Urges Brits To Discover Swedish Lapland

  
  EbioAnt — Authority: 144
      * VisitSweden, together with Discover the World and Sweden’s ICEHOTEL, today launches online content as part of a campaign to inspire UK travellers to visit Swedish Lapland this winter     * The spoof video follows national treasure Sir David Attenscarf, the ever-intrigued naturalist, as he makes a study ...
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• Drinking Water Microorganisms - 5 Best Ways to Remove Microorganisms

  
  EbioAnt — Authority: 144
  By Richard Runion In this article, I am going to discuss the five most popular treatment methods for domestic drinking water and their relative merits. ‘Safe water’ does not contain harmful chemicals or drinking water microorganisms in concentrations that cause illness. ‘Adequate water supply’ provides ...
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• Solar Power Training - What You Need to Know About Solar Power

  
  EbioAnt — Authority: 144
  By James Copper We’ve all been hearing about solar power and energy for the past few years. In an effort to help our environment, many are trying to use solar energy in simple small ways they can afford. However, to really make a difference in our lives solar power should be used in homes as the main source of ...
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• Dave Bares It All For The Climate

  
  EbioAnt — Authority: 144
  This is Dave. He wants to talk to you about F-gases. In the greenhouse gas family F-gases - or HFCs - are like carbon dioxide’s much bigger, much scarier older brother. Their emissions have an even greater impact on our climate than carbon dioxide and they are a growing threat. Unfortunately - not a lot of ...
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• Advantages of Biomass - Carbon Neutral Energy Generation

  
  EbioAnt — Authority: 144
  By David M Phillips A review of alternative energy approaches will show the significant advantages of biomass, and a key characteristic is that combustion does not add to carbon cycle in the unsustainable way that fossil fuels do. As the levels of carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas, continue to rise, the need ...
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• Geothermal Activity on Nevis Island

  
  EbioAnt — Authority: 144
  By Sherry Irvin Geothermal energy comes from an amazing source: the inner sanctum of our planet Earth. It began with formation of the planet and is a direct result of the decay of radioactive materials, as well as solar energy absorption on the surface. It was used in ancient times to heat water for bathing and ...
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• Organic Farming - Small and Local

  
  EbioAnt — Authority: 144
  By F. Tadesse I am convinced that truly organic farming can be done better by smaller farms.The bigger the farm is the more likely that the farm has to resort to methods that are not organic and environmentally sustainable. The sheer size of the farm demands it. Many people must feel the same way because CSAs, ...
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• Exactly What is Ethanol?

  
  EbioAnt — Authority: 144
  By Wes Fernley Actually, ethanol is the same type of alcohol as that found in alcoholic beverages. So can we just keep a jug of vodka in the car in case we run out of gas? Afraid not! Widely used in Brazil and the United States (much more than in any other part of the world), ethanol in a blend of no more than ...
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• How To Buy Wind Turbine Insurance

  
  EbioAnt — Authority: 144
  By SeanHernandez Before you buy a wind turbine, you need to research insurance requirements first. Most people do not know about insurance requirements for a wind turbine until after they buy a wind turbine. Do not make that mistake. So why does insurance even come into play? Well, in some cases it does not. It ...
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• Eco-friendly Backpacking

  
  EbioAnt — Authority: 144
  By Alice Woolliams Eco-Hostels Known for their independent and principled approach to traveling, backpackers have always been in step with notions of ecotourism and responsible travel. And, thanks to a new generation of hostels which encourage sustainable travel – from organic produce to ...
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• Alternative Electric Energy Is Available To All Of Us

  
  EbioAnt — Authority: 144
  By BartForcey Alternative electric energy has seen a marked increase in investment over recent years. As the world responds to the range of crises presented by global warming, viable solutions are being sought to combat the problem. Since the industrial revolution, we have placed heavy demand on non renewable ...
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• California Energy Commission Rule to Impact HDTV Industry (PC World)

  
  Technology Blog — Authority: 171
  PC World - For the California Energy Commission, the voluntary guidelines of the Federal Energy Star program aren’t enough to curb energy guzzling by HDTVs. In a unanimous vote, the CEC just introduced the nation’s first state-mandated regulations for energy efficiency. The regulations will apply to televisions up ...
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• Solar Electricity Info

  
  EbioAnt — Authority: 144
  By artspot@coasta.ca Maybe everybody knows what solar energy is. For many years, solar energy has been used but due to the inefficiency of the gizmos being used, it cannot be utilised to its fullest potential. Analysts and scientists are steadily making improvements so that even ordinary folk can now use solar ...
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• The Environment Trend in Hotels is Changing For the Better

  
  EbioAnt — Authority: 144
  By Adriana Noton The fact that the environmental trend has changed is no big surprise. What is a surprise is how long it has taken for some industries to catch on. Because of the nature of the hotel industry, waste is almost expected. That mindset is quickly changing and owners now realize that this decision will ...
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