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From Bad To Worse!

Jun-26-2010 By Barbara Zak
Worldwide Renewable energy, existing capacitie...
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As the damaged Deepwater Horizon well, continues to pump out endless barrels of oil per day, into the Gulf, all the major stakeholders are scrambling to find a way to contain the damage.  Just this week, the cap came off for more than nine hours, making an already BAD situation, even WORSE! Read the rest of this entry »

Illustration: Different types of renewable energy.
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The massive Gulf oil spill disaster, has triggered strong reactions from people around the nation.

Most people, are saddened by the situation. The pollution, oil-slicked wildlife, and how it is devastating the livelihood for people in the area, is the main concern. It is the all consuming, top story in the news.  Yet, nothing seems to be happening in a timely fashion, to end the gushing oil, now reaching Florida’s beaches.

So much of the oil, is going to waste, Read the rest of this entry »

A Garbage Warrior -To A Green Living Hero!

Feb-18-2010 By Barbara Zak

UPDATE

I received this added information direct from Earthship Biotecture, for your viewing and added information.  Please got to this link that will take you directly to their site :

http://www.earthship.com

An Earthship is a radically sustainable home made of recycled materials.

* Electricity is from the sun with solar panels and wind with wind modules.
* Water is caught on the roof from rain and snow melt.
* Sewage is treated on site in interior and external botanical planters.
* Heating and Cooling is from the sun and the earth.
* Food is grown inside and outside.

BTW, Michael Reynold is also committed to helping Haiti with disaster relief.  Here is the link for you to visit and donate if you choose.

http://earthship.com/haiti-disaster-relief

As you may know, I use to live in a dome home.  I love browsing Read the rest of this entry »