Do you have a tough time falling asleep on most nights? The National Sleep Foundation says that people should try reading, meditating, and even getting up for 20 minutes or so before returning to bed in order to improve their chances of drifting off to sleep. There’s also one other thing you might want to try when you’re feeling frustrated over your…
Read MoreAs public interest in reducing environmental impact, so too does interest in basic home improvements that assist in that end. Water conservation, in particular, gets a lot of attention because the steps often prove easier than other approaches. For example, many people look to rainwater collection systems to help them limit their environmental water impact.…
Read MoreEnergy conservation and sustainability are huge concerns for a lot of people in the U.S. In fact, 63 percent of Americans have said that they want to see an increase in energy conservation to help combat issues like climate change. In response to the increase in demand for energy conservation efforts, many businesses are looking…
Read More96% of consumers believe they can make a difference with sustainable and eco-friendly choices. There’s only one problem — living an eco-friendly lifestyle isn’t easy. It all starts at home. When you waste energy, you’re contributing to your carbon footprint. The same is true every time you purchase and toss expendable products. Thankfully, there are some simple…
Read MoreAutonomy affects well-being. It’s not a novel idea or a paint job to cover up old concepts. An inability to move at will, to escape a position, makes us feel weak and small. For an aging population and those that have suffered diminished health, getting out into the world seems daunting. Even the escape of a…
Read MoreIt’s no secret. Electric cars consume far less energy than their gasoline-powered cousins. That’s good news, isn’t it? Yes, but there are other things to be considered too. Last year, the global electric car fleet exceeded five million. That’s two million up on the previous year. The environmental benefits of electric cars are many. There are…
Read MoreRarely does a day go by without a new story or study on the pressing need to develop alternative energy resources. The United Nations warns that we only have until the end of next year to implement a plan of action to curb carbon emissions. Failing that, we risk the consequences of climate change becoming…
Read MoreEarthlings, we need to change our ways. Scientists predict that the world’s supply of fossil fuels will never run out. Mother Nature has made sure of that. No matter how slowly we burn the Earth’s remaining reserves of oil, gas, and coal, the resulting carbon-monoxide emissions will cause catastrophic global warming. In other words, the…
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