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Ed Begley, Jr. Tackles Eco-Friendly Privacy Fences, Inexpensive Hot Water Heaters, and More

20 Nov 2009  IN LIVING WITH ED |   COMMENTS

Living with Ed star--and environmentally-minded actor--Ed Begley, Jr., helps viewers handle questions of hot water heaters, budget-friendly solar power, and eco-friendly privacy shields.+ READ MORE

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The Most Important Thing to Know Before Upgrading Your Desktop Computer

11 Nov 2009  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

Keeping your computer longer is the green thing to do. Maybe you'd like to upgrade a component in your desktop computer, but you don't know what? Here's a few pointers.+ READ MORE

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Ed Begley, Jr., Talks Sidewalk Paving, Eco Trendsetting, and More

9 Nov 2009  IN LIVING WITH ED |   COMMENTS

Actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. helps readers tackle problems of new sidewalks, eco-frustration, and tankless hot water heaters.+ READ MORE

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35 Ways to Winterize Your Home (Without Poisoning Your Family)

6 Nov 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Everyone knows it is important to winterize your home but so many of the tips rely on substances that contain toxins. Here are 35 non-toxic tips for keeping your family warm all winter long.+ READ MORE

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8 Ways Going Green at Home Will Save You Money

5 Nov 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

When it comes to investing, there aren't many sure things, especially in our current economic climate. While Wall Street has been a roller coaster ride lately, investing in efficiency upgrades in your home isn't subject to the mood swings of nervous investors, and, done properly, will always save...+ READ MORE

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Greening NYC, 1,000 Supers At a Time

30 Oct 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

A program launched just last month is already about halfway to meeting its goal of 1,000 superintendents signed up for its green training program, which will slash the carbon emissions-and energy costs-of New York City's buildings.+ READ MORE

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Why Rely on Questionable Energy Star Labels? Take Matters Into Your Own Hands with a Home Energy Monitor

26 Oct 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

It turns out that the EPA's Energy Star program is not so reliable, according to a recent Energy Department internal audit. Add that to the list of reasons to monitor your own energy use at home, to be sure you're plugging in as efficiently as possible.+ READ MORE

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Unplug Your Laptop Forever in 7 Steps

26 Oct 2009  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

How freeing would it be to unplug your laptop from the grid...forever? Not just for a couple hours until your battery dwindles, but for good. + READ MORE

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Solar Heating Guide

25 Oct 2009  IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE |   COMMENTS

Solar is the low-hanging fruit of home heating; there is lots of it, the technology is getting cheaper every day and you can even do it yourself.+ READ MORE

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Natural Gas Heating Guide

25 Oct 2009  IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE |   COMMENTS

Natural Gas is the most common heating fuel in urban areas of North America; it is the cleanest fossil fuel (50% less CO2 produced per unit of heat than coal). But is it a green way to heat?+ READ MORE

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The Passive House Guide

25 Oct 2009  IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE |   COMMENTS

You really can't talk about heating and cooling a house independently from talking about the house itself; they work together as a system. The best example of this is the Passive House: It is designed so that it barely needs any heat at all.+ READ MORE

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Hey Federal Employees! Obama Wants Your Energy Efficiency Ideas... Let's Hear 'Em

21 Oct 2009  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

The White House wants all civilian Federal employees to make suggestions for energy efficiency and sustainability improvements. Take part in the GreenGov Challenge.+ READ MORE

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Insulated Concrete Forms Building Guide

20 Oct 2009  IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE |   COMMENTS

Insulated concrete forms are a system of stackable blocks of expanded polystyrene that are filled with concrete and reinforcing as required, resulting in a strong, well-insulated wall.+ READ MORE

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Electricity Monitoring at Home Saves Energy on Gadget Use

19 Oct 2009  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

Our gadgets and gizmos use a lot of electricity in our homes, but by monitoring our energy usage, we can save money and help the environment.+ READ MORE

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One State Consumes Half the Energy Per Capita of the Other 49--Guess Who?

17 Oct 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

In 1970s, most states had around the same per capita energy consumption. Then, in 1978, one state passed a law enforcing energy efficiency codes. Since then, all the other states--all 49 of them--saw their energy consumption skyrocket, sometimes as much as doubling. One did not. Why?+ READ MORE

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