Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio or SEER is one of the rating systems used to rate energy efficiency in appliances, specifically air conditioning units. Energy efficiency is the reduction of energy use through using technology. Energy efficient appliances and other products are the heart of energy efficiency. Through buying and using energy efficient appliances [...]

The beauty of nature includes the animals that live on this earth. However, every year the list of endangered animals seems to grow longer. Yet, the government has been able to protect some species from extinction and allow them to continue to contribute to our ecosystem.
Of course the laws of nature dictate that [...]

Non renewable energy is energy that is unable to be replenished. There is an argument that most types of energy can be renewed, but the problem is time. Some of today’s most sought after fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and natural gas, took thousands, if not millions of years to create. [...]

Let green power direct your home activities by getting involved with a green power partnership in your area. The partnerships encourage individuals and organizations to buy more renewable energy, rather than power made from fossil fuels to help stop global warming. By entering into the partnerships with other green power users you not only help [...]

What are the environmental impacts of renewable energy? How can renewable energy improve or change our future for the better? These are important questions that are being asked on a regular basis. The possibility of running out of natural resources is a real threat and something that is on the minds of [...]

The energy crisis being experienced across the United States in regard to outrageously high gas and heating oil prices has led many people to look to alternative energy as a solution to their energy needs. There has also been a lot of concern over how using fossil fuels effects the planet in a negative [...]

Vice President Al Gore was defeated in the 2000 election but his passion for humankind was not defeated, Gore turned his direction towards saving the planet from the dire effects of global warming. Al Gore global warming crusader presents the truths and debunks the myths about global warming and climatic change.
Al Gore, global [...]

The earth’s core is about 4,000 miles down; it’s hotter there than the surface of the sun. Geothermal energy is heat that comes from the earth’s core; this form of energy is renewable, and thus goes the wheel of sustainable development. Since the late 90s to the present time we have heard a lot about [...]

The rising cost of energy and the increased public awareness of the environment have led many families, businesses, and nations to significantly increase the utilization of this renewable energy source. With a little bit of determination and know-how, individuals are building a personal home wind power generator to supplement their home energy supplies and [...]

What information can the environment agency provide you? In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency works hard to provide many resources to those that need them, and information is one of those key resources no one can live without. As you consider the impact you have on the environment, what changes you [...]