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84The fallout over rejecting the Keystone Pipeline project
Much discussion has taken place since the decision was made to not approve or at least delay the construction of the Keystone Pipeline project by President Obama. I agree in the beginning there were environmental concerns about the project but...
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84Why America Needs High Speed Rail
Americans pride ourselves on our history of innovation and technological advancement. In one key area, however, we have fallen far behind Europeans and Asians: high speed rail. America once had one of the finest rail systems in the world. However,...
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83Sustainable Living in the 21st Century
Sustainable living is a way of living that conserves personal resources and those of planet Earth. With growing scientific evidence that our current way of life is non-sustainable, and with all the instability in the world, it makes sense to adopt...
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78Build Your Own Homemade Electricity Generator - Do it yourself and Save!
Let's just say for the sake of discussion, you decide to investigate the feasibility of installing your own home energy power source. There are many different factors to consider regarding making your own...
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80Renewable Resources and the Need for a Green Economy
Renewable resources are the way of the future, and if used correctly can be the infrastructure for a new green economy.
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79Does Fracking Create Earthquakes Strange Sounds Radioactive Water From Shale Rock?
Fracking has short and long term consequences to people's health and the environment that industry overlooks in their zeal to mine, refine, and steal this rich resource from underground. Educate your self and stand up for what is right. Vote, petition, blog.
37 comments77The Impact of Foreign Countries drilling for oil off the United States Coast
It has been reported that China has plans to start drilling for oil off the Florida Coast. While they have a right to do so being we must look at the impact of foreign countries taking the initiative of drilling for oil off our coastline. One must...
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76Notice a Difference and Make a Difference
If you would like to really make a difference in your utility bill while helping to save the environment at the same time—it can be as easy as flicking a switch. If every single American switched an incandescent bulb with a compact fluorescent...
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72Guiding Principles for Shaping US Energy Policy
When deciding which course to take on energy policy, the government must take into account more factors than the mere convenience of our citizens. Energy policy must be directed toward finding an energy solution that is clean, renewable, domestic, diversified, and decentralized.
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74Much Ado About Petroleum
Petroleum: A necessary evil to be sure, and less evil than many think.
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