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Importance of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

Ambient air quality monitoring is necessary to determine the condition of ambient gases. Ambient air, for instance, is the air that we, living things, breathe. Its quality and content is directly affected by our activities. Likewise, it directly affects our health as well as the welfare of the ecosystems on Earth. The composition of air [...]

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Open Fires, Draughts and Chimney Dampers in the UK

If you’re reading this in the States, I’m probably preaching to the converted, but you will be surprised to hear that chimney dampers are all but unheard of here in the U.K. I’ve been involved in chimney/fireplace consultancy for nearly 15 years and I’m amazed this simple technology has not yet become a part of [...]

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Four Ways to Make Money From Renewable Energy Today

Renewable energy is that which you can harness from elements such as the sun or wind. Solar and wind power are two of the most affordable and powerful sources of renewable energy which everyday people can harness because solar cells and windmills are very easy to use. While in the past these renewable energy tools [...]

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5 Tips for Cutting Down on Heating Costs in Commercial Construction

Is your business struggling with heating costs? Here are some quick and easy changes your business can make to save lot of money for you this winter. 1. Natural Heating: This is one of the cheapest and effective methods to cut down heating cost. Harness the power of the sun by opening your curtains and [...]

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Green Home Trends

Green home sales have been increasing over the past couple years, and they don’t appear to be slowing down at any point in the near future. The market is certainly hot for these types of home, and people see the value that they present, especially with the thoughts of an energy crisis approaching. The benefits [...]

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Reduce Your Water Heating Bills With a Drain Water Heat Recovery System

It can take a lot of energy to heat water. Usually, the majority of the hot water goes down the drain and all of the energy that was used to heat it can go to waste. If you want to make sure that you get as much impact for your heating bills as possible, you [...]

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Keep Your Home Comfortable With Natural Cooling Systems

Summers seem to be getting warmer every year. Many people have installed central air conditioning systems into their home and use them as an attempt to beat the heat. While they can work well they do cause a jump in a home’s hydro usage. If you are looking for a way to keep your home [...]

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The Basics of Wind and Energy

To start with, wind energy is actually considered to be a form of solar power. This is because wind is created by the heating of the atmosphere in an uneven manner. This heat of course is created by the sun and when the air and the earth are at different temperatures, as well as how [...]

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Top Five Reasons to Go Solar

First of all, going solar is easier than you think. Before you think you cannot do it, cannot afford it, or it does not really matter, read on. There are so many different solar options out there right now, from the huge solar panels you see on top of people’s homes to a solar powered [...]

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