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Muna wa Wanjiru asked: Biodiesel is known as an alternative fuel for burning. Biodiesel fuel comes from 100% renewable resources. Biodiesel can be used in vehicle, while mixing it with petroleum to produce biodiesel blend. Biodiesel is biodegradable. Biodiesel fuel produces about 60% less net lifecycle carbon dioxide emission, as compare to it is itself produced from atmospheric carbon dioxide. …

Matt Oconnor asked: Biodiesel has been getting its share of interest among people in the search for alternative fuels. The cost of oils has been steadily going up in the worldwide market and many think it is time to find alternative sources to tone down in some way the rising costs of using gas and other petroleum-derived fuels. One of …

The Energy Star is the symbol that marks the international standard of energy efficiency for all sorts of electronic products from computers and kitchen appliances to buildings and peripherals. The Energy Star standard has been adopted by Japan, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Taiwan and EU after being first introduced in the United States in 1992. The great thing about products …

Here is a quick compendium of what is going on in the solar panels arena of late. Much is going on to develop new solar technologies that are more efficient, cheaper, and lighter weight. (Just imagine when they can cover the roof of every warehouse building and shopping center!) Solar Promoters Push Recycling as Path to ‘Double Green’ – Green …

Yet, there are serious questions about geothermal energy development. It has been named the ‘poor cousin’ of renewable energy: likely because it is mining a finite resource and there is the little issue of causing earthquakes . Geothermal energy provides significant benefits in terms of improved air quality, increased diversity in electric energy sources, local and state revenues, and employment. …

carbuyersnotebook asked: Today’s automakers are looking for a way to show off their latest hybrid technology. Hybrid vehicles – vehicles with gas and electric engines working together to power an automobile – represent only a little more than 1.5 percent of the total new vehicle marketplace, but many people are looking to hybrids to ease our dependence on oil. Recently …

Matt Oconnor asked: If you are looking for a way to save on your fuel costs, it’s time for you to take a look at the different fuel alternatives available for you. Petroleum prices have been steadily growing with oil getting more expensive in the world market. Before you find yourself worrying about the rising prices, it’s very welcome news …

Carbon credits are measured in units of certified emission reductions. Each CER is equivalent to one ton of carbon dioxide reduction. Carbon Credits are going to hold the same value where ever you are because CO2 has a global impact. Carbon credits provide a way to reduce climate change and greenhouse effects by capping annual emissions. The credits let the …

With energy sources depleting at a rate faster than they are being built, it is only wise that we use the abundant energy available for free – the solar energy. Apart from the easy availability, solar energy helps control environmental pollution. Most of us shy away from installing solar power solutions at home thinking them to be expensive and cumbersome. …

Is a Solar Energy Home for You? Have you ever considered the benefits of a solar energy home? Will your grandchildren will have the energy they need to maintain our current standard of living? Do you just want to reduce your dependence on non-renewable resources like foreign oil? Benefits of Solar Energy Solar energy homes provide their owners benefits others …

Muna wa Wanjiru asked: What is a Biodiesel? Biodiesel can be differentiated from the waste vegetable oils (WVO) or from the straight vegetable oils (SVO) which are used as fuels in some diesel vehicles. Biodiesel is a diesel that is equivalent to the processed fuel which results from the biological sources such as vegetable oils that can be used in …

When talking about green energy, what are we really talking about? In a nutshell, green energy is energy that comes from any one of the following renewable energy sources: wind, Sun/Solar, water/ hydroelectric, geothermal, biofuels and biomass energy. There is no way that you are not going to find some form of green energy in play anywhere in the world …

As the world is in a continuous struggle to fight global warming and other environment pollutants, technological innovations which are environmental friendly are gaining prominence. Different approaches taken to tackle these issues and utilize Green Energy, currently focus mainly on wind energy and hence wind turbines, photovoltaic cells , and even the use of the stirling engine. You may be …

A major problem for many families today is the price development of home essentials, such as electricity. Today we are completely dependent on electricity. It powers our homes, schools and offices; today there is no way we could ever live without it. The problem is that this essential part of our lives is getting really expensive due to global rises …

As the world is continuously struggling to fight global warming and other environment pollutants, technological innovations which are environmental friendly are gaining prominence. Different approaches taken to tackle these issues and utilize green energy, currently focus mainly on wind energy and hence wind turbines, solar energy , and even the use of the stirling engine. You may be thinking that …

As the world is in a continuous struggle to fight global warming and other environment pollutants, technological innovations which are environmental friendly are gaining prominence. Different approaches taken to tackle these issues and utilize Renewable Energy, currently focus mainly on wind energy and hence wind turbines, photovoltaic cells , and even the use of the stirling engine. You may be …

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You can help out the environment by staying away from the normal cleaner available in the store and make your own green cleaners. Green cleaning products are made from natural products and many of them work just as well as the store bought cleaners. With these cleaners you won’t have to worry about dangers of skin contact and your kids …

Awhile back we alerted you to the development of the first partially solar powered cargo ship in Japan. Well word is out now that the ship has hit the seas for its’ first sail. From Yahoo news: The world’s first cargo ship partly propelled by solar power took to the seas on Friday in Japan, aiming to cut fuel costs …

Many people are starting to switch their power to solar power since the finite fuel is starting to run out and become costly. In fact, solar power offers lots of benefits rather than the finite doesn’t produce harmful emissions or pollution. It will charge you lots of money for heating a swimming pool when you decide not to apply the …