Fires Still Raging And Threatening Homes Out West
Published by Aydan Corkern in Environment, 1 month 1 day 17 hours 45 minutes 58 seconds agoWildfires happen every year in the western part of the United States, but they've been particularly bad this year and continue to be so.
Shall We Gather At The River?
Published by Aydan Corkern in Environment, 1 month 2 days 5 hours 20 minutes 38 seconds agoIf there is a river near your home, you could be surprised at what might be at the bottom of it.
Flood Waters And The Damage They Cause
Published by Aydan Corkern in Environment, 1 month 2 days 5 hours 43 minutes 40 seconds agoFloods caused by hurricanes, tropical storms, or dams breaking bring much turmoil and disaster to cities and towns.
Why You Should Consider Living Off The Grid
Published by Andrew Oke in Environment, 1 month 2 days 12 hours 35 minutes 1 second agoWith the current rise in energy prices and people looking to save money living off the grid has become a popular alternative. The current recession does offer us some relief, but this is only temporary and at most can only last a year or two.
It's Easy To Start Living Off The Grid
Published by Andrew Oke in Environment, 1 month 2 days 14 hours 18 minutes 6 seconds agoThat's right, it's easier than you think to start living off the grid. For example, it used to cost well over $50,000 to put solar panels on your house, but now that cost is down to around $10,000.
Green Building Design - Not Just For New Builds
Published by Dominic Donaldson in Environment, 1 month 2 days 16 hours 25 minutes 21 seconds agoEconomic and climatic changes are afoot resulting in some major upheavals in engineering and construction legislation. An attitude shift in a greener direction when it comes to development is being welcomed in the industry...
Wildfires, Their Causes, And Prevention
Published by Aydan Corkern in Environment, 1 month 2 days 20 hours 1 minute 8 seconds agoWildfires are a huge problem in the western United States, but most of the time they are preventable.
The Reality Of Hurricanes And Their Destruction
Published by Aydan Corkern in Environment, 1 month 2 days 20 hours 51 minutes 58 seconds agoThough known by a number of different names, the damage caused by hurricanes is the same worldwide.
What Do You Do When You Have A Drought?
Published by Aydan Corkern in Environment, 1 month 2 days 20 hours 52 minutes 44 seconds agoDroughts have been common the past few years, but if you've never been in an area affected by one, you might need these tips.
Living Off The Grid - My Story
Published by Andrew Oke in Environment, 1 month 3 days 12 hours 34 minutes 50 seconds agoNow that living off the grid is such a hot topic with todays energy prices more and more people are asking me questions about how they too can live off the grid.