The bill passed by Congress in early 2013 to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, the American Taxpayer Relief Act, included many provisions for alternative energy. Production Tax Credits The tax credits for producers of renewable energy, such as from wind energy, solar power, fuel cells, geothermal systems, and combined heat [...]

The death toll in Texas has surpassed 300 million. The victims are some of the state’s oldest and quietest with names like Oak, Pecan, Ash, and Mesquite. The drought that has ravaged the tree population since 2011 is showing no signs of reprieve, and since the damage is largely retroactive, [...]

A couple of the common complaints regarding wind power as an alternative source of energy is that, firstly, they are noisome contraptions disturbing those forced to be in close vicinity, and secondly, that they do not produce enough power because they stop generating when the wind stops blowing. However, those [...]

If you have ever walked down the aisles of your grocery store wondering what exactly a superfood is, you are not alone. It seems like every variety of food these days is being touted as a superfood, making it hard to understand the real nutritional characteristics of this food category. [...]

Whether you’re an office-based business or just a regular home user, cutting costs and saving a few dollars here and there should always be worthwhile considering. As one of the essential pieces of office equipment – at both home and work – printers are one computer peripheral that can utilised [...]

As planetary resources dwindle and the worldwide energy crisis deepens, stunning design is no longer enough in the furniture-making industry. Today, we need products that are not only functional and aesthetically pleasing, but which also represent a step toward a sustainable future. These 10 ingenious eco-friendly furniture designs do just [...]

The world today is the most aware of environmental threats that it has ever been, and yet the efforts being made to alter the course of our earth are still not enough. Some of us are discouraged or confused about what an individual can do to help make the earth [...]

If you’re designing your dream home and you like to keep an eye on your carbon footprint, you might be concerned about the impact of all your construction plans. But don’t despair! There are steps that you can take to limit your emissions and minimise the effect that your new [...]

Alternative sources of energy are becoming an increasingly popular source to replace fossil fuels. Environmental problems, such as global warming, are being attributed by scientists to the use of oil and coal to provide energy for businesses and residential neighborhoods. The increase in fossil fuel costs over the past few [...]

So it was only a short few years ago that we were told we must do everything possible to reduce the amount of energy we are using to conserve the environment following the 2000s energy crisis. In our initial attempts to reduce our own carbon footprint, many ideas were thrown [...]