Ecotourism Ecotourism practices or green travel is holistic. It affects both the traveler and the destination. In addition, involves more than just the basics of ethical consumption. Ecotourism ensures that the communities of the destination cities and countries stay eco aware. That’s from their natural areas to their local businesses. All can directly benefit from... Continue Reading →
Coal Plants and Their Environmental Impact Explored
Source: Union of Concerned Scientists The cost of constructing or retrofitting coal-fired electric power plants and the rising cost of coal have made coal power an extremely risky long-term investment, according to a report released today by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). The report, “A Risky Proposition: The Financial Hazards of New Investments in Coal Plants,” also identified a number of other factors that make investing in coal a gamble, including its continuing threat to public health and the environment. “We have a fleet of ancient, dirty coal plants in this country that are increasingly unreliable and long past due for retirement,” said Barbara Freese, a co-author of the report and senior policy analyst for the UCS Climate and Energy Program. “Plant owners have to decide whether to sink more money into retrofitting those old plants or replacing them with much cleaner energy technologies. But even if they retrofit them with the pollution controls available today, the plants will still emit massive amounts of carbon pollution.
Digital Textbooks are Eco-friendly Textbooks
Although digital learning is still evolving, this new trend in education shows great promise. Online learning offers students a practical, cost-effective and much more eco-friendly way to get a college education, while allowing them to pursue that degree at their own pace. Students see many advantages to electronic textbooks beyond the possibility of lower cost. Since students taking full course loads use many textbooks every semester, the amount of paper used can have a significant impact on the environment. Digital books are infinitely more eco-friendly, and their reasonable cost and convenience make them even more appealing to students.
Why Did the LED Light Bulb Cross the Road?
Everyone knows that laughter is good for you. Studies suggest it can buffer stress and increase your resistance to disease. Also, it just feels great to laugh. Advertisers have long used the allure of laughter to sell their products, and many Americans tune in to the Super Bowl just to chuckle at the funny commercials. However, when it comes to selling people on smart energy solutions, it could be hard to find a punch line. Could using humor as a marketing strategy make energy efficiency a bit more digestible? Energy Impact Illinois, a grant recipient of the Energy Department’s Better Buildings Neighborhood Program (BBNP), is trying to find the funny in energy efficiency. The goal? Communicate the benefits of home energy upgrades and motivate local residents to take action in improving their buildings. The program has enlisted two comedians from Second City, a comedy theatre whose alumni include Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, and Bill Murray to play “The Energy Bills,” friends who visit Chicago area homes distributing energy saving tips.
Conergy Tier 1: A Testament to Quality in Solar Energy
Conergy Classified as Tier 1 Module Manufacturer by Bloomberg New Energy Finance Conergy's Rise to the Top In a significant milestone for the renewable energy industry, the global solar company Conergy was recently classified as a Tier 1 module manufacturer by the prestigious Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) research group. [1] This prestigious designation is... Continue Reading →
