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The Prius Bad for the Environment?

There's a serious debate as to whether the Prius is good or bad for the environment. How can this be; shouldn't it be obvious one way or the other? Read to see the complex issues on both sides.

68 comments    technology automotive car
Green electricity suppliers use wind farms to generate power81

Wind Power Renewable Energy and Your Own Green Electricity Plant

One of the most important changes we can all make is to choose to move to green energy. There are many different options available but in this particular Hub we are going to look specifically at wind power....

0 comments    hubchallenge wind power go green
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How to live green, choices to help the environment

What can you do to live green? What can you do to help the environment and reduce your carbon footprint? There are so many choices and options available that the average person can do. These things don't have...

45 comments    home environment recycling
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Top 10 Hot Jobs in Lincoln, Nebraska

At the end of 2008, Lincoln was named the list of Top 30 Cities for Jobs in America by CareerBuilder.com. Not only does the city offer an increasing job market, but a young population and a large variety of activities as well as a range of educational opportunities, shopping, nightlife, music, and fun.

6 comments    travel careers jobs
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Why Recycling Plastic Bags, Bottles, and Jars is a Matter of Life and Death

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/08/plasticoceans/ image from article on plastics in the oceans Going green is more than a fad "buzz word". Today there is increasing concern that exposure to man-made...

22 comments    eco friendly going green bpa
Go Green at school!78

18 Ways To Green Your School

Our kids spend a least 6 hours a day, 180 days a year, at school. Sending them off to a safe, chemical free school is as important as establishing  a clean, toxin free home. Helping your local school with...

22 comments    family education children
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Renovations On Our Little Homestead: The Kitchen

We began our home renovations about three years ago. Eager to get started, my hubby Dave convinced me moving to Montana in late November was the 'right' thing to do. I thought different!!! But, I agreed and...

20 comments    family home money
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Going Green - Energy Saving Light-Bulbs - what you might not know!

This hub is not intended to debate the whole Global Warming Debate; while I may disagree with much I see on TV about this whole issue, there are obviously signs that something is going on in the world. I...

9 comments    global warming climate change
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5 Bright Ideas to Reduce Energy Use

In a society where we flip a switch, and a light comes on, it's easy to forget at what cost our energy comes... and I don't just mean in terms of the electricity bill. Try these 5 easy tips to reduce your energy usage, for the good of your budget--and our planet!

13 comments    advice tips energy
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How To Build A Battery Bank Box On The Cheap

It's one thing to "go green" with a bank of twelve volt batteries powered by a wind turbine but quite another to figure out how to do that without breaking the bank at the same time. My wife and I moved onto...

14 comments    battery going green wal-mart
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