• Electricity for Kids: Learning about Currents, Static, and Electrical Safety

    Electricity for Kids: Learning about Currents, Static, and Electrical Safety

    Kids are exposed to electricity long before they even realize what it is. Think about kidsโ€™ cartoons. The characters are often represented as having an idea when a lightbulb image appears above their head, or characters take cover during a lightning storm. While these are some more obvious examples of kids being exposed to the…

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  • Eco-Friendly Fashion: Time To Up Your Game

    Eco-Friendly Fashion: Time To Up Your Game

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    Does โ€œeco-friendlyโ€ describe you? Youโ€™re likely particular about the organic vegetables from your neighborhood farmerโ€™s market.ย  You might not stand for anything less than fair-trade, responsibly-grown beans for your morning cup oโ€™ joe.ย  Itโ€™s probable you insist on driving a hybrid or electric vehicle.ย  Do some or all of these attributes describe you? If so,…

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  • The Latest Electric Vehicles: Time To Plug In

    The Latest Electric Vehicles: Time To Plug In

    Recently, hundreds of thousands of people across the country stood in line at Tesla dealerships, hoping to get their hands on the forthcoming Model 3 from the electric car company.ย  And that line they were waiting onโ€ฆit was simply to get on the waiting list! While electric cars (EVs) have been available for quite some…

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  • Trains, Planes and Automobilesโ€” Which is the Greenest Transportation?

    Trains, Planes and Automobilesโ€” Which is the Greenest Transportation?

    Traveling during the holidays comes with numerous headaches. Flights are expensive and overcrowded, lines are long, traffic gets backed up, everyone is in a hurry – and thatโ€™s when the weather cooperates!ย  Worrying about the environmental impact of your travel, however, doesnโ€™t have to be another source of frustration. There are green ways to get…

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  • 10 Must-Have Green Products for Your Next Beach Trip

    10 Must-Have Green Products for Your Next Beach Trip

    As the summer sun starts beaming down its hottest rays of the year, you might be dreaming of the sand, surf and a refreshing dip in the ocean. Before you pack your bags and head to the nearest beach, make sure you have all the best eco-friendly gear. These green products are the perfect addition…

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  • The Average Cost of Electricity, Country by Country

    The Average Cost of Electricity, Country by Country

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    No matter where you live, paying for electricity is unavoidable. ย Whether youโ€™re in the United States, Canada, India, China, Australia or the Maldives, the cost of electricity is still present. What differs, however, is the price youโ€™ll pay per unit (or kilowatt-hour (kWh). According to Shrink That Footprint.com, โ€œabout 80% of people in the world…

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  • Examples to Live By: Environment Week in Canada

    Examples to Live By: Environment Week in Canada

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    Lead by Example:ย  We hear it said all the time, and we all know that itโ€™s one of the best ways to influence others.ย  The idea of leading by example is especially important when it comes to matters of national and global importance โ€“ such as promoting sustainability and the reduction of carbon emissions. In…

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  • Top Ten Tips for A Lower Electric Bill

    Top Ten Tips for A Lower Electric Bill

    Winter weather can make it tempting to crank the heat and spend more time indoors. Below, find our top tips for cutting down on energy costs, while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions. 1) Unplug Look around the room for a quick minute. How many appliances are unnecessarily charging or plugged in? Did you know that you…

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