Although Americans tend to travel less than people in other countries and often speak only one language, we have always been concerned with the way the world sees us. Yes, the stereotype of the ugly American is one most try to live down when traveling overseas. But recently Americans have been roundly criticized, as a nation, for their consumption, or really over consumption of the world’s energy. According to the most recent statistics, America is about 4 percent of the world’s population and yet we consume nearly 25 percent of the world’s energy.
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Green Energy – Our Future Sources Of Power
Posted by Jerry Dyess on October 18th, 2009
Posted in Alternative Energy 
Tags: education, energy, Environment, green energy, hybrid cars, solar power, Wind Power 
No Comments »Advantages And Disadvantages You Need To Know For A Solar Power Home
Posted by Ryse Edwards on October 18th, 2009
Many families and individuals are interested in saving money; one of the best ways to do so is by having a solar power home. Solar power is a wonderful alternative against the continually rising costs of other types of fuel and energy. You can get the electricity you require and do some good for our environment. However, there are various pros and cons you need to consider when you choose to use solar energy.
Posted in Solar Energy Tags: Alternative Energy, Environment, home improvement, solar power No Comments »Honda Altering The Image Of Green Cars
Posted by Joe Lowe on October 18th, 2009
Honda has forever maintained a values system of economizing on diminishing resources and is respected as a maker of fuel-efficient models and motorbikes of many years. Its much sought after Civic Hybrid has long been a challenger of the number one hybrid vehicle Prius by Toyota, the biggest car manufacturer all over the globe. In a recent initiative to take advantage of the prevalent favorability of eco friendly cars and to control the hybrid industry, Honda has brought in an innovative five-door hybrid. With hybrids averaging fewer than five percent of overall car sales, Honda has made the new car low-cost as it feels that affordability is a crucial element in the hybrids failure to increase ample market share.
Posted in Hybrid Car Tags: automobile, autos, cars, Civic, Corolla, Environment, green business, Honda, hybrid, lifestyle, news, Toyota, Vehicles No Comments »