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Need Energy? Spray It On With New Spray-On Solar Technology
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Imagine a world where you never have to remember to charge your cellphone. ย Imagine living in a home thatย is poweredย by a reliable, consistent, affordable, alternative energy source. Scientist Jillian Buriak and her team of researchers from the University of Alberta have been working on an experiment to produce solar cells fromย elementsย found inside the Earth’s crust.…
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Eco-Friendly Travel Tips For Your Weekend Get-Away
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Summer is over.ย Kids are back in school.ย Youโre back at work.ย Youโre bored at work.ย Youโre already in need of something โ anything – to break up the monotony.ย Enter Plan A:ย the weekend get-away!ย Here at Eco-Centric, weโre liking that idea, too, and weโre here to show you how to organize your weekend…
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The Shaheen-Portman Energy Efficiency Bill: Whatโs In It For Us?
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As environmental concerns become increasingly prevalent around the globe, itโs no surprise that politicians are proposing more and more legislation (as well as making numerous campaign promises) that center around sustainability. When President Obama took office in 2007, one of his primary goals with respect to environmental policy was to come up with a plan…
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An Introduction to Nuclear Energy
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We see the confused stares. Many of you may be curious as to what an introduction to โnuclear energyโ is doing on an eco-conscious blog. ย Let us put it in perspectiveโฆ While nuclear energy has long been touted as a no-go for environmentalists, some scientists now argue that nuclear energy is one of the most…
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Whatโs Your Energy IQ?
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So, you thought you were done with pop quizzes after high school, huh? If youโve been following us here at Eco-Centric โ specifically our series on alternative/renewable energy sources – weโre curious about your energy IQ. Take our short quiz, below, to test your knowledge on all things renewable energy. (Need to brush up on…
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Motion of the Ocean: Introduction to Wave Energy
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When it comes to renewable energy, many of us have already heard of the most popular sources, such as solar or wind power. But did you know that renewable energy can be harnessed from other natural resources and occurrences, such as the heat of the Earth and even the movement of waves? Itโs true! Wave…
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An Introduction to Geothermal Energy: Beneath Our Feet
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As scientists begin digging deeper into the possibilities for renewable energy, they look to the sun, the wind, and other renewable options for cleaner, greener sources. Another possibility may be right beneath our feet — geothermal energy. In our discussions on renewable energy sources, weโve already covered a few of the most common types of…
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An Introduction to Wind Power: The Answer is Blowinโ In the Wind
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Dylanโs famous lyrics may have been on to something. Is the answer blowing in the wind? Proponents of wind power sure think so! So, what exactly is wind power, how does it work, and what makes it a โgreenโ option for producing energy? Below, weโve compiled a brief introduction to wind power as a source…
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Human Cause of Climate Change, Part II
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More and more scientists, politicians, and experts agree: climate change is a real issue. An even more frightening finding? Humans appear to be at fault for much of it. A few weeks ago, we covered some of the main sources of the human cause of climate change. Itโs important to recognize these issues and do…
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6 MORE Things You Didn’t Know Could be Recycled
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Weโre taking recycling beyond plastic and paper! After all, recycling is one of the easiest ways to reduce your carbon footprint and offset carbon emissions โ enabling you to help reduce the effects of climate change and global warming. A few weeks ago, we discussed some unusual items that you probably didnโt realize are recyclable.…
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