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When President Biden took office, he developed a sustainability-driven policy aimed at minimizing ecological harm. The Build Back Better plan highlights a national carbon-neutrality goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Support for the project involves developing a clean electric grid. …

Installing Solar Panels? Here’s Why You Should Hold Off on Battery Storage Read More »

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Clean-tech venture capital fund, Bill Gates-backed Breakthrough Energy Ventures, has raised $1 billion for a second round of investments after backing 45 startups with its first billion.  This has prompted the discussion below, in Bloomberg Green, which I annotate with …

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We are living in the midst of a revolution. Twenty years ago, the concept of renewable, alternative energy sources was just a pipe dream. Now, we have functional examples of wind and solar energy that are coming close to providing …

From Guest Blogger Emily Folk: Why Solar Energy Will Become Essential to Every Industry Read More »

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Despite the urban population taking up just 2% of the world’s land, we use 75% of the world’s resources. With the world population estimated to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, conscious countries are building their own eco-cities, hoping to provide …

From Guest Blogger Bekki Ramsay: Minimising Carbon Emissions–Four Eco-friendly Cities of the Future Read More »

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It seems like people in Australia are becoming more aware of the changes in weather conditions due to human-caused global warming. Even though an individual can’t change anything by themselves, doing everything you can to reduce your carbon footprint is …

From Guest Blogger Diana Smith: Five Ways to Save the Earth with Sustainable Construction Read More »

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Installing solar panels in your home can be a tricky process. Not to mention the fact that there aren’t a whole lot of people out there with experience on the topic since these panels are a relatively new phenomenon. Before …

From Guest Blogger Brooke Chaplan: Five Often-Overlooked Details of Converting a Home to Solar Power Read More »

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Pipelines that leak some toxic effluent into our waterways are such frequent occurrences that they barely make the news.  In that respect, they’re rather like car accidents, cancer diagnoses, house fires or mass shootings: they’re tragic, but so common we …

Pipeline Leakages All Too Common Read More »

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Every penny counts when it comes to saving electricity. Every light bulb, every appliance, the quality of those appliances, isolation, etc. You can find much information online on how to cut down your electricity bill.

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One’s home is the biggest source of energy waste as well as financial strain. In that respect, coming up with a thorough plan on how to build your home in a green and environmentally friendly manner won’t only help the …

From Guest Blogger Amelia Atkins: Ten Building Techniques and Ideas for a Green Home Read More »

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Consumers are quickly learning the benefits of environmentally conscious living extend beyond helping the environment. Investments in green technology and products often translate to cost-savings and improved health over time. Metal roofs are no exception. Here’s how investing in a …

From Guest Blogger Emily Folk: Metal Roofs Provide a More Sustainable Home Option Read More »

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