New Wind Turbine Design Good for Rural, Urban Environment

Wind power is one of the fastest growing forms of alternative energy in the world. More and more, wind power mills are seen in the countryside, in large wind farms and for the most part, away from city life. But a new form of wind power is now designed to work in an urban environment. VOA producer Zulima Palacio has the story. Mill Arcega narrates.

Green Business Trends: The Changing Shape of Corporations

Companies are turning green like never before – and we’re not talking money. Green business is now viewed as being cutting edge, environmentally-friendly, and an asset to future growth, all at once. And now is a great time to get involved. Small changes can have a big impact, so don’t think you need to have millions or even thousands dedicated to make a difference. As you’ll see, it’s all about creativity and personalizing solutions based on your specific industry. Read on for inspiration on ways that your company can turn over a new leaf, so to speak. Read more…

Cell Phone Recycling Profits.

High-Profit Recycling Opportunities. Insiders Secrets To Recycling Cell Phones – Based On 30 Years Experience!
Cell Phone Recycling Profits.

Home Wind Power: How You Can SAVE Money Using It

Home Wind Power: No More Energy Bills to Pay! Read on to Learn More

Over the past years, most people never considered wind power as a serious source of generating energy and electricity, that too, for domestic purposes. In fact, wind was perceived as just another natural phenomenon with very limited usage in life. People generally reveled when the weather was pleasant, and tried to protect themselves when storms or blizzards attacked an area.

However, the situation grew more serious over time, as the oil crisis hit the world. The prices of oil rose rapidly, and the need for an alternative, less expensive source of energy was felt acutely. Such an energy source would indeed be required pretty soon. Now, wind power fitted the bill perfectly. In addition, the supply of wind power was plentiful as well. Thus, many experts tried to combine automobile alternators to radiator cooling fans. This was expected to produce 12 volts of DC current, and was quickly stored away on automotive storage 12 volt batteries. However stretching whatever little power that was produced to 120 volts of AC current, proved to be an unpractical task for most people. And thus, these trials on wind energy harnessing came to an end. Read more…

The Ultimate Consumers Guide To Wind Power.

This Ebook Offers A Non-technical Easy To Understand Approach To Wind Power. You Get An In-depth Tour Covering Every Topic From Selecting The Best Location To Choosing The Right Wind Turbine. Includes Candid Reviews Of Turbines Currently Sold In The U.s.
The Ultimate Consumers Guide To Wind Power.

What is Sustainable Development ?

Sustainable development is a broad concept that refers to meeting the needs of people without hurting the environment. The concept covers meeting economic, environmental and social needs of everyone without hurting anyone or anything in the process.

What is sustainable development? The concept was brought to life and named by The World Commission on Environment and Development in 1987. Since it’s conception, the concept has become a major focus in the 1990s to the present time.

What is sustainable development related to hunger? The concept would attempt to make sure that all people have enough to eat no matter what their income is. Whether you are well off or live in absolute or relative poverty, you would legally have the right and the ability to purchase foods to provide you and your family with an adequate number of calories each day to maintain health.

What is sustainable development related to economics? All people in the workforce have a right to economic growth without undermining the environment, natural resources and the incomes of the next and future generations. Safeguards are put in place by the world government so that labor standards are put into effect along with mechanisms for compliance internationally. People that work with hazardous materials have rules to follow to keep themselves and the environment safe. People that work in high places must use safety equipment to ensure they don’t slip and fall. Accidents do happen; however, many times accidents are related to human error when the rules of safety are not followed correctly. Read more…

Home Wind Power Kits: How to Make Them WORK For You

Did You Know? Home Wind Power Kits Can Help You Save Money and Preserve Your Natural Environment

Defining wind power and wind power kits

How is wind, a variety of solar energy, generated? The answer may be attributed to several ecology-related reasons. Different parts of the earth have differences in air temperatures. This is because, the uneven nature of earth’s surface result in the sun heating up the earth by unequal amounts. This hot air, being lighter follows a convectional movement upwards. This creates a hollow in the lower parts of the atmosphere, which gets occupied by the cold air drifting in from nearby areas. Such movement of air is termed ‘wind’. These movements generate a type of motional, or kinetic, energy. Wind energy is obtained from this kinetic energy, which is converted by modern, sophisticated machines. The various equipments for tapping wind power and generating electricity are collectively termed ‘home wind power kits’.

What are the advantages of home wind power kits? Read more…

Can a “Green” Business Also be a Profitable One?

Complete video at: fora.tv Stonyfield Farm CEO Gary Hirshberg argues that environmentally sustainable business practices can lead to financial benefits in the long run. —– Gary Hirshberg talks about Stirring It Up: How to Make Money and Save the World. Hirshberg shares the secrets that helped his company, Stonyfield Farm, skyrocket to success. He argues that traditional business practices are counterproductive and have created many of the problems that threaten to make the world uninhabitable – Book Passage Gary Hirshberg is CEO of Stonyfield Farm and author of Stirring it up: How to Make Money and Save the World.

Green Jobs Revolution

Van Jones begins this video with the statement that, “we need a green economy that is strong enough to lift people out of poverty.” This is from the Everything’s Cool Activist DVD. For more information on the film and campaign, go to www.everythingscool.org

How to Find a Green Job

By: gbb.org News

Finding a green job can be difficult, but rewarding. Here is a list of resources to search for a green job.

Where to start:

• E: The Environmental Magazine’s list of booming eco-friendly job sectors is good place to start for inspiration.

• Grist, TreeHugger, EnvironmentalCareer.com, HotJobs, and Sustainable Business Green Dream Jobs‘ listings are drawn from throughout the country.

• Idealist.org Job Search specializes in nonprofits; search on “environmental & ecology” or “energy conservation & green living.”

• Green Jobs is all about the burgeoning area of renewable energy.

• The National Park Service has 16,000 permanent employees and another 10,000 seasonal jobs to fill each year, from Hawaii to Yellowstone.

• Business for Social Responsibility Jobs Board lists openings at such big names such as the Walt Disney Company.

• World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms connects volunteers with organic farms around the planet — not paid work per se, but a great way to see the world.

• Green Business Bureau’s Green Directory. Find a business that is commited to implementing green practices and holds a green business certification.