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October 10, 2013
Let’s make lemonade out of the lemons the government shutdown has handed us. Since Democrats and Republicans have failed to reach an agreement on the appropriations bill for the coming fiscal year, the federal government has effectively shutdown.
October 7, 2013
While coal fired power plants are a leading contributor to climate change, the coal mining industry continues to provide influential cash to political campaigns, disproportionately favoring Republican Party donations. The focus of coal industry’s biggest force is Alliance Resource Partners, having aimed $326,200 so far this year at four House Republicans from some big coal producing states.
October 4, 2013
We live in the age of startups, fledgling companies in search for a repeatable and scalable business model. Startups are subject to high rates of failure, and venture capitalists assume significant risk when investing in these companies. The solar industry, an industry that may be considered akin to a startup relative to other established fossil-fuel energy sources, is equally subject to failure... So why are some politicians so eager to point this out?
October 4, 2013
Although many everyday household products are made to make our lives easier, toxic chemicals in these products may do the opposite. Three products that you can probably find in your bathroom or under your kitchen sink have been blamed as the cause of illness and even death.
October 2, 2013
Whether it's following trends worn by Khloe Kardashian, desiring to vacation on the same tropical islands as Oprah, or paying attention to health tips from Angelina Jolie, we are often influenced by celebrity gossip and may even seek to imitate our favorite stars.
September 30, 2013
As the number of LEED certifications continues to grow and the standards for certification become more rigorous, how is it possible that some states are putting bans on LEED Certification? LEED buildings save on energy costs, reduce waste, and makes employees happier - what’s not to love?
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