Aug-24-2008 By Barbara Rae
Are we being logical about Global Warming ? Probably not, since we now call it climate change. It might be a little ridiculous to think that man caused climate change to happen. Sure, we are a contributing factor, but we all know that the earth undergoes sometimes drastic climate changes-naturally! Mother Nature has never needed any help in that area. Even if we would have heeded the warnings 30 plus years ago, after the “gas crisis,” -much of what is happening now, would still be happening. We have no control over it. But, we probably have contributed to our crisis by not practicing good conservation.
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Jun-19-2008 By Barbara Rae
Tomorrow is officially Summer. But, here in the Puget Sound area, we got gypped out of Spring. We can count on one hand, well maybe not quite two hands the few days that have come close to 70 degrees.
The truth is, it has been flat out cold. In this month of June, Fairbanks ,Alaska has already had 10 days above 70. The “Icebox of our Nation,” International Falls, Minnesota has had four days top 70 degrees so far this month. The mercury has been topping seventy in Oslo, Norway nearly every day recently.
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Jun-3-2008 By Barbara Rae
More of us around the country are opting to use trains, buses, and subways to make our daily commute. With high gas prices, we have been forced to cut back on our personal driving and consider other alternatives. So, while saving on gas and exploring other options, some are finding that their commute takes less time, and is even somewhat enjoyable.
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May-16-2008 By Barbara Rae
Everyday we hear it-gas went up again while we slept. For most of us, our wages don’t increase and our wallets don’t get fatter to accommodate the financial strain.
Can’t afford a hybrid? Maybe you love your vehicle,but you don’t get good gas mileage. What if I told you there was a way to change all of this nonsense and fight back. You don’t have to put up with high gas prices anymore. You can double, and in some cases even triple your gas mileage. Wouldn’t you love to fight global warming while you drive and do it safely? You can convert your car to a water hybrid easily,safely, and economically.
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