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I went to the local science center with my kids, sister and parents this weekend. It’s always lots of fun – but this time I was also reminded of something I think we often overlook:
The vital importance of the oceans on our lives and the wellbeing of the entire planet.
There was a great movie [...]

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Speedy Eco Tip #2
During warmer weather, sleep with the window open at night to get the cooler nighttime air coming directly to you, rather than your air conditioner having to produce it.

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I hope you are enjoying and making the most of Earth Day 2008!
Now get off your computer and go join some local events (a quick Google should help you find activities in your area)! Or even just go for a walk outside and enjoy this wonderful and amazing Earth we are all a part [...]

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I was watching my favourite show the other night – Living With Ed, and heard about a wonderful new concept. You can now lease solar panels! What an ingenious idea!
Now, rather than paying $30,000+ to install solar panels on your roof and waiting a decade just to get your money back in the energy savings, [...]

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I overheard someone talking about weekend warriors – you know, those people who commit their weekends to their favourite pastimes (mountain biking, paintball etc) – and it got me thinking…
Why can’t we have weekend eco-warriors? People who dedicate time on the weekends to environmentally conscious pursuits. The more I think about it, the more I [...]

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I look forward to every Saturday, and not just because… it’s well, Saturday. That afternoon ‘Living With Ed’ airs. It’s an absolutely fantastic green TV show on HGTV. If you’ve never seen it, I strongly encourage you to check it out.
It follows the eco-exploits of actor Ed Begley Jr., his wife Rachelle, and all sorts [...]

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To help you to green your life as easily and simply as possible, I will be posting ‘Speedy Eco Tips’. They’ll be short and quick things you can do to make a difference. They’re a great way to easily lower your environmental impact. Because every little action adds up to a big difference for all of [...]

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Tonight, at 8pm local time, millions of people and businesses around the globe will turn off their lights in recognition of Earth Hour 2008.
Show your support for taking action to reduce climate change by turning off your lights this evening. Its small actions like these, by each individual, that create huge impacts and awesome change.
Happy [...]

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Water consumption is a growing issue. This is likely compounded by the fact that we seem to view water as a limitless resource.
The overuse of water causes pollution of local water systems and the deterioration of our local environment. It overloads local sewage and septic systems, is costly for maintenance and leads to the need [...]

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Paying attention to how our actions affect our environment has exploded onto the forefront of our lives lately. While this is fantastic, in that we are now moving in the right direction to change our detrimental habits and fix our planet, it does present a problem in itself. I suppose it could be called paralysis [...]

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