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- New rules will allow large energy storage projects to bypass national planning system
- The honeybees, bumblebees and other little pollinators swarming over my flowers remind me what important roles they play – and how some misguided folks could inadvertently hurt them.
- Muscle physiologist sought an alternative energy source to replace the body's usual one, adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Such a source could control muscle activity, and might lead to new muscle...
- Researchers use sunlight and a laser-etched metal surface to evaporate and purify water for safe drinking at greater than 100 percent efficiency. The method could help relieve water shortages...
Top Eco Articles more Articles...
- Trombe Walls can provide free heating, cooling and ventilation. We explain how Trombe Walls work; how to build a Trombe Wall and how such a wall saves money by reducing energy usage.
- Building orientation to the Sun is important to reduce energy consumption, keeping comfortable and saving money. This article explains how best to get building orientation correct. Through a combination of benefits and opportunities the correct building orientation could save you thousands.
- Buying a Solar Home Battery Storage system can be a confusing undertaking, in this guide we examine the issues, clear up the confusion and give you useful advice.
- Electricity costs are constantly increasing. This article explains 10 top tips that are cost effective and practical.
- This article provides a no nonsense guide to picking and maintaining a Septic System for your house and how things are soon to change in the regulatory space that could impact your choice.
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- We ask if Lithium Ion Batteries are actually safe for use in home power storage systems or not? Lithium Ion batteries, like all batteries, store their power using a chemical process. Different...
- The new solar batteries Comparison Table is now live. After much hard work, the Solar Batteries Comparison Table is now live. This lists the most common batteries for use with solar panels...
- The AGW alarmists seem to think the Feb 2016 sudden uptick in temperature is caused by Co2, this is not the case, its a strong El Niño - as it matches what has happened before. Given the current screaming...
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- Environment IssuesAll about the environment and how we are affecting it and what we can do to improve things for the future
- Climate ChangeClimate Change / Global Warming, what it is, is it real and how it effects us.
- Solar PowerSolar Power news, articles and advice on being more self sufficient by the sun. Info on batteries, grid connected power, solar panels, inverters, etc.
- Wind PowerWind Power, what it is and how to do it. News and articles on wind power.
- RecyclingRecycling is important to sustainable living as it reduces what goes into landfill and reduces the need to supply new products.
- PollutionUnfortunately pollution does happen, read all about it here.
- Green BuildingMaking sure what you build is green, sustainable and energy efficient is of prime importance.
- Organic FoodOrganic food is not only good for you, its good for the environment as well. Learn about how to grow it or who supplies it.
- Batteries and SolarAll you want to know about Solar Power and using them with batteries in a residential or commercial context.
- LED LightingEverything about LED lighting
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Eco News & Site UpdatesGreen Tips of the Day
Provide paper recycling
In the office put a paper recycling receptacle next to every printer, copier and fax
machine so that employees can deposit unwanted paper in them. Discuss
recycling with your cleaning crew or appoint a person to bring your
paper to a recycling center each week.
Use natural light
Install windows and skylights so that natural light can be instead of electrical lighting.
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