The clean coal debate has been raging on for several years now.
Can coal really be utilized for energy in a clean and responsible way or is that the dirtiest lie of all time?
Maybe it's time for a different perspective on that argument. Afterall, few things in life or so cut and dry.
Regardless of what side of the fence you find yourself on, you may leave this post with some questions about your position...
Everyone talks about the greatness of renewable energy, but is it really worth it?
I mean seriously, does it really pay off or make a difference?
Of course the biggest question regarding renewable energy is, "Why does it cost so much?!"
Even the USA Today ran a story earlier in the week about many municipalities around the country are scaling back their green energy plans—and some returning to fossil fuels completely—because the cost of using renewable energy was too great.
Hmmm...really?
I've said it before, and I'll say it again, price is NOT the same as cost.
So yeah, renewable energy has a higher price (for now), but does it really have a higher cost too?
Everyone loves a good BoGo (buy one, get one) deal.
SunNight Solar takes the BoGo one step further. You buy a SWEET solar powered flashlight and someone in need of some light (usually in a developing part of the world) gets one for free!
Actually, you might say this deal is a Buy One, GIVE One program.
Oh and these aren't just nifty solar powered flashlights either. Check out the cool features and specs after the demonstration video!
Coal.
It's dirty, it's dangerous, and it's giving us energy for the last 2,200 years.
Just because something has been around for so long, doesn't mean it's beneficial...does it?
The coal lobbies in the US would have us believe that we can utilize "clean coal" applications to continue satisfying our enormous energy appetite.
What do you think?
Is "clean coal" fact or fiction?
Here at The Fun Times Guide to Living Green we're not "against" anything...but we are FOR a lot of things.
For me personally, I'm NOT for "clean coal".
Here's why...
Quick, can you name the plastics that are safe (or at least safer) to use?
#2, #4, and #5.
Woops, may have to scratch out that #5 there.
Everyone knows about the dangers of the evil #7 plastic, but an new discovery was accidently made that shows #5 plastic as possibly a quite dangerous substance.
No big deal right? It's only used for storage tubs and ketchup bottles...
Or is it?
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Will environmental policies impact the way you vote in this year's presidential election?
This hilarious video from HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher reveals some scary statistics.
Note: If some colorful language, including the f-bomb, offends you, this may not be your video. There, you've been warned.
Obama says Americans should inflate our tires to the proper level.
McCain says Americans should drill offshore.
Which plan is more beneficial?
Well, that depends on what you think is beneficial. If you think spending billions of dollars setting up offshore drilling that will further foster our dependence on fossil fuels, destroy marine life, and not make a difference until about the year 2030, then you should go the McCain route.
If you want a difference (environmentally AND financially) RIGHT NOW, today, for free, check out Obama's energy plan.
Here's a video that helps explain it, via ClimateProgress.org:
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