It’s easy enough for most people to admit that finding ways to go green is good for the natural environment. After all, who doesn’t love clean air? Unfortunately, because the negative effects of our energy consumption habits are often very subtle in our day-to-day lives, it’s difficult to feel committed to making positive changes. The convenience of “the way things are” is often all too compelling.
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While Alternating Current (AC) is still the most efficient means to move electricity over long distances “local” power inside of facilities wastes less electricity with DC Microgrids.
You might be surprised if you look up at the ceiling and and start to see lighting fixtures that are powered by direct current (DC).
Trade wars often create economic losers on both sides of the battle ground. On the front lines of the fight for sustainability, China has taken a manufacturing leadership role with products such as solar panels and energy-saving Light-emitting Diode (LED) technology. Tariffs on Chinese products will most likely increase costs and slow the adoption of these "green" cleantech products.
HAPPY EARTH DAY!
To all of you that have been reading our content over the past 10 years, we are pleased to mark another Earth Day in our ongoing commitment to sustainabilty.
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Saving gas, by not having to drive to school, with online learning saves money and reduces CO2 emissions to save the planet.
Anything you can do to make your home more energy efficient will reduce the energy you use. Not only does using less save you money, it also cuts the emissions from gas and coal-fired power plants that are major contributors to a warming climate. Solutions for slowing climate change are within reach for virtually any budget.
While modern advancements in technology can allow us to be more efficient in our lives and produce less waste in various areas, they can also make us more prone to laziness in other ways. The good news is, as long as you make sure to utilize the full potential of the tech world, you can actually live a very green lifestyle without too much hassle. All it takes is a little exploration of current trends.
