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In today’s economy, with America’s increasing consumption of electricity and natural resources, the possibility of an inexpensive, renewable and reliable energy source is seen by consumers as a breath of fresh air. That’s where wind energy comes in. According to the Department of Energy, modern wind turbines can convert winds in most U.S. states and coastal waters into reliable, clean electricity. While wind today provides only a small percentage of our national electricity... more

Light pollution is a growing worldwide problem which affects vast areas of the earth. In a nutshell, Light Pollution is misdirected or misused light… generally resulting from an inappropriate application of outdoor lighting products. Light Pollution comes in several flavors… each with its own negative effects. These are… Sky Glow: light wastefully escaping into the night sky and causing a glow over urban/suburban areas. Glare: light shining dangerously out into people’s... more

In this article we look at the main advantages of owning a hybrid and try to address any concerns you may have about owning one. Hybrid cars rely on an electric engine as well as a conventional engine. If the car is running at low speeds, it switches to electric and stops burning gas. Because they run on electricity as well as conventional fuel, hybrid cars only release a fraction of the emissions do that normal cars do. For example, the Toyota Prius has emissions of about 104.00 g/km, much lower... more

Teachers, parents and students have found a way to say goodbye to homework (at least to old homework): They recycle it. In fact, students have helped to contribute to a new record in paper recycling. In 2005, 51.5 percent of paper used in the U.S.-51.3 million tons-was recovered for recycling. To start a school recycling program, try these tips from the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) and Keep America Beautiful (KAB). The groups provide training and a variety of resources... more

One conservation group has worked to help ensure that elephants are not forgotten-and recently, it has celebrated some enormous successes. On April 6, 2006, a healthy, 295-pound, female Asian elephant named Mable was born at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation AKPC_IDS += "114,";Popularity: 1% [?] Read More →

“Yu-Gi-Oh!” is a popular Japanese animated “franchise” created by Kazuki Takahashi. Originally a hit in Japan, “Yu-Gi-Oh!” has found strong success in the United States, as well, and is one of several Japanese anime and magna that have done well across the ocean, following in the footsteps of Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Pokemon. “Yu-Gi-Oh!” has a story line that always involves characters playing one another in a card game called “Duel... more