Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the use of intelligent irrigation technologies to save water and green your landscaping with Chris Spain, CEO of Hydropoint (http://www.hydropoint.com/).
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Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, talks raw organic food and cooking with Bryan Au, author of the book, Raw in Ten Minutes (http://rawinten.com/).
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For all of the controversy that surrounds nuclear power, it is impossible to deny its vast energy potential. Incidents like Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Chernobyl, and Three Rivers tend to stick in people’s minds and provide ammunition for opponents of nuclear power.
However, for all of the skeptics, there are those who view nuclear power as a long-lasting, perfectly clean source of energy. France, for example, generates about 75% of its electricity through nuclear fission, and can boast the cleanest air of any industrialized nation, as well as the cheapest electricity in Europe.
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Green roofs are vegetated roof covers constructed on top of a roof deck. Sometimes called an ecoroof or sky garden, this burgeoning technique is the ultimate in green home and building design.
It gives users the opportunity to reduce their impact on the planet while simultaneously contributing to healing damaged urban ecosystems. Green roofs cover impervious roof surfaces with living, breathing, permeable plant material.
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It wasn’t so long ago that researching and developing sources of alternative energy were considered fringe issues that preoccupied the minds and energy of only extreme environmentalists. Now, everyone is included in the search for a solution. Gasoline and its staggering cost are driving a U.S. recession, a world food crisis, and a warming planet; yet without it, life as we know it would come to a standstill.
The consequences of using fossil fuels as the lifeblood for our economy are becoming more apparent everyday, as the private and public sector alike scramble to find a substitute.
The development of most alternative fuels is still in its infancy. Some show promise in the long run, but are not immediately viable. Others, which can be brought to market immediately or in the near future, may ease our oil dependence only slightly or not at all. Let’s take a look at how various forms of ethanol shape up as viable options to fuel transportation…
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Valuable Africa Travel Links to discover Kenya and Beyond.
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In a world where an ever-increasing concern for the health of our world can no longer be ignored, emission reductions have been targeted as one of the most viable solutions to alleviate the strain on the environment.
Harmful byproducts of industry such as greenhouse gases are affecting individuals, communities, and the entire planet. One of the most prominent methods used to tackle this issue is the cap and trade market for emissions, also known as an emissions trading scheme (ETS).
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I traveled to Kenya June 1, 2008. It has been one of the most amazing experiences in my life. The wildlife at Masai Mara, the people and the views
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Beijing (also known as Peking), which literally translates to “Northern capital,” is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. Beijing will be the home of the Summer Olympics in 2008. As the name suggests, 
Beijing is located in the northern section of China. It is a fairly mountainous area with rivers running through it. Monsoons affect the climate there. Summers in Beijing are hot and humid while its winters are very cold and dry with strong winds. Three quarters of the rainfall takes place in the summer months. Beijing also experiences frequent dust storms due to the erosion of the deserts. At times, rain is unnaturally induced by the Beijing Weather Modification Office to lessen the effects and aftereffects of said storms. The best time hands-down to visit Beijing is in the fall as that is when the weather is at its best, or as a second place option, during the spring. The weather is also favourable, but the dust storms can be impeding. If you can handle the harshness of China’s winters, the snow does wonders to brighten the beauty of the city. Try to avoid traveling there during peak vacation times for China as traffic becomes heavily congested.
Beijing’s modes of transportation of course include air travel and roads that accommodate both cars and buses. In addition, the city has a five-line subway system. Two of the lines are run on land and three run underground. Several more are under way. There are also railways, the two main train stations being the Beijing Railway Station and Beijing West Railway Station. Taxi services are of course available, as well.
Beijing is home to countless incredibly beautiful attractions, some old and some new. The Great Wall of China needs no introduction and is of course a must-see while visiting the city. One particular section of The Great Wall at Mutianyu called JianKou is what you might call wildly beautiful. It is more unkempt than many other sections, set amongst the mountains with nature abounding. Another pin in the map that absolutely should not be surpassed is the Forbidden City Imperial Palace. Built in the 1400’s, this palace is breathtakingly beautiful from the gardens up to the rooftops. Also, check out the Jingshan Park-the highest point of Beijing city, to get a view of the Forbidden City from above. Some other incredible attractions include the world’s largest town square-Tiananmen Square, the National Museum of China, the Ruins of The Old Summer Palace, and the Temples of Heaven, Earth, Sun, and Moon. These are only a tiny percentage of the amazing sights the city of Beijing has to offer.
The cuisine of the city has long relied greatly on mutton-be it boiled, fried, minced, or steamed. Pork is also what you might call a staple food item in Beijing. Some other favorites are fish and (of course) the Peking duck. One of the more widely used seasoning-type foods is the onion. Beijing has many fabulous restaurants to feed your appetite during your travels there. Some widely recommended examples include Fangshan, Quan Ju De, Alameda, Huang Ting, and Din Tai Fung. Beijing will be a vacation you will remember forever.
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