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Hillary on video regarding Energy In this video Hillary answers questions about her Energy policy at an event in Iowa. Campaign Commercial – Hillary talks about Energy

In the 1980’s and 1990’s, gasoline prices in the United States were at all-time lows because of new discoveries of large oil supplies in the Middle East and other regions and because of a relatively small demand for those large excess supplies of oil. In the last decade, however, the sharp rise in demand for petroleum products, especially in China, …

Save Electricity and Money using these Seven Killer Ways to conserve. Make these changes at home and see big reduction in your electric bill. More: continued here

Is nuclear power on the comeback trail? Well like it or not it seems that is the case. Nations willing to take the risk to fight off the growth of global warming and to fight the high cost of conventional fuels are starting to warm up to the idea of using more nuclear energy in their power structure. China has …

Online College Textbook Store Pledges to “Plant a Tree” for Each eChapter or eBook Purchased Through Partnerships with ChangingthePresent.org and PasoPacífico.org Belmont, Calif., January 16, 2008 – At a time when environmental issues are a growing concern and people are looking for simple yet proactive ways to make a difference, iChapters.com, a convenient online store where students can purchase print …

So you like the idea of solar energy, but you’re not sure that you know enough about the negative aspects? It’s true that many sellers of the technology would like to gloss over the less palatable aspects, but our comprehensive list below will keep you well informed. We think that the positive aspects of solar power and energy use greatly …

With all of the talk about fast depleting fossil fuels and the ever climbing global temperature, it can be difficult to catch up with the various environmental issues that are coming to the forefront of things at this point in time. Science is finding a way to make up for many of the things that are becoming issues as related …

A significant number of consumers may find that their finances will come under further pressure, it has been suggested. From Friday January 18th, EDF Energy is to increase its standard tariffs for both electricity and gas. Costs for the former are to go up by 7.9 per cent, or an average of 28 pounds, while electric bills are set to …

Are you a believer of Global warming or not? Or are you one of the cynics yet to be convinced? Well both have a part to play in the Global Warming arena debate. The whole issue is surrounded by facts and figures but when these facts and figures are looked at it is very difficult to prove them with science, …

Wind power has long been a source of renewable energy, as evidenced by the many windmills of centuries past. The flow of air is used to run wind turbines, some of which can produce up to 5 megawatts of power. The most common wind turbines for renewable energy used commercially produce between 1. More: continued here

These traditional bulbs consumed fairly large quantities of electrical energy when compared with the Low-energy bulbs. However, the newly invented energy-savers did not push the traditional bulbs out of the market. People continued to use the high-energy-consuming ‘Bulbs’ amidst rumours and stories in the media. More: continued here

Environmental organisations around the word keep informing citizens to save energy and water where possible, but few actually do. The average person would love to help the environment but he or she is a bit unsure on how to do it. People also say they don’t have the energy to do it either. Recycling is a good example of people …

One of the leading car companies of the world, Toyota is coming out with their latest invention: The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. As the name suggests, the Highlander Hybrid is packed with different systems, utilities and characteristics that work in unison to make this magnificent machine a truly incomparable sport-utility vehicle. The 2008 Highlander Hybrid by Toyota is larger as …

The scientific and the general communities are seeking ways of permanently capturing carbon dioxide produced in power generation, with this being a challenge towards developing Clean Coal Technology. Geo-sequestration, the entombing of carbon dioxide in the earth, is looked upon as one of the most promising solutions. Forcing carbon dioxide into depleting oilfields has the potential to lock away very …

Today’s news is filled to references to the ever smaller oil reserves. It seems that as the world population becomes more hungry for energy to power it’s hoped for better lifestyle. It is also apparent that the main source of energy for this lifestyle, oil, is going to be much more expensive to use. More: continued here

Have you been wondering what exactly solar power is? Perhaps you’ve heard the term but never quite understood what it was all about. Well, here you will learn more about what solar power actually is and how it works, so keep reading . . . More: continued here

This article takes a look at the different ways people view a news event based on the impact of their culture. Using ethanol and corn as a basis for awareness, the article provokes our thoughts as to why cultures clash. More: continued here

One of the great things about using a windmill for power is that it is a renewable source and one that can be quite effective in taking care of certain aspects of both the home and small or commercial farm. Home windmill use Windmill power can provide an excellent alternative for a number of household applications, the main one being …

This article takes a look at the different ways people view a news event based on the impact of their culture. Using ethanol and corn as a basis for awareness, the article provokes our thoughts as to why cultures clash.

A prominent Southern California Realtor has asked that her congress person tell her why the Housing Industry during the last run-up did not put in more solar? So, the Online Think Tank decided to answer her direct question: Why doesn't the housing industry use solar panels when building a home? This was a huge topic in "Building Industry News" magazine for a good nine months at the top of the bubble.