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Benefits Of Green Energy Sources

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Frank Mikael asked:


Fortunately, we can change our ways and then shift our attention to green energy sources.But why green energy sources?

Well because there are lots of advantages to using them, which we will never be able to get if we don’t change our ways. This is also even if some will argue that the problem with green energy is that it is sometimes difficult to generate the power we need. While that may be true, that is why there are other green energy sources available and we just to know which ones are viable given the geographic location.

There are various green energy sources such as:

solar, wind, wave, hydropower and geothermal

These energy sources do not produce anything harmful which may have a negative effect on the environment. This is the exact opposite of what you get when you continue to operate a coal or nuclear power plant.

Coal: you have to remember releases carbon dioxide into the air. On its own, it may not cause that much damage but there are currently 50,000 coal plants around the world and that number is expected to grow.

Nuclear plants may not release anything harmful into the air. The issue is how we dispose of the spend rods and if another nuclear accident should occur. We remember Chernobyl and Three Mile Island. We have probably learned better ways to prevent another incident from happening. Through the years, a few minor accidents have occurred and although the leak was contained, just imagine if it wasn’t?

Green energy sources may not be maintenance free, but at least it does not require that much to maintain them compared to conventional means. In the end, we save money because such facilities don’t cost that much to operate.

The next advantage of using green energy sources is that we will never run out of them. For centuries, the sun’s rays have reached so has the wind which is blown from the sea. By using it, we decrease our dependence on oil which is a nonrenewable resource.

If you think about it, many of us have taken these green energy sources for granted. If we do the right thing now, future generations will not have to face the mess that we could have handled on our own years before.

In short, the power is in our hands. We now have the technology and we know what to do with it. The only thing we need is to do is to put our money where our mouth is because despite the number of conferences on global warming and climate change, little has happened.

It is easy to talk about how concerned we are about the environment but you have to ask yourself when will more solar panels or wind turbines will be erected? When will the number of coal or nuclear power plants be reduced?

Green energy sources is the solution to the environmental, political and social problems of this lifetime.



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What You Should Know Green Energy

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
James Copper asked:


Green energy refers to the use of power that is not only more efficient than fossil fuel but that is friendly to the environment as well. Green energy is generally defined as energy sources that dont pollute and are renewable.

There are several categories of green energy. They are anaerobic digestion, wind power, geothermal power, hydropower on a small scale, biomass power, solar power and wave power. Waste incineration can even be a source of green energy.

Nuclear power plants claim that they produce green energy as well, though this source is fraught with controversy, as we all know. While nuclear energy may be sustainable, may be considered renewable and does not pollute the atmosphere while it is producing energy, its waste does pollute the biosphere as it is released.

The transport, mining and phases before and after production of nuclear energy does produce and release carbon dioxide and similar destructive greenhouse gases. When we read of green energy, therefore, we rarely see nuclear power included.

Those who support nuclear energy say that nuclear waste is not, in fact, released into our earths biosphere during its normal production cycle. They stress as well that the carbon dioxide that nuclear energy production releases is comparable, in terms of each kilowatt hour of electricity, to such sources of green energy as wind power.

As an example of the green energy production the average wind turbine, such as the one in Reading England, can produce enough energy daily to be the only energy source for 1000 households.

Many countries now offer household and commercial consumers to opt for total use of green energy. They do this one of two ways. Consumers can buy their electricity from a company that only uses renewable green energy technology, or they can buy from their general supplies such as the local utility company who then buys from green energy resources only as much of a supply as consumers pay for.

The latter is generally a more cost - efficient way of supplying a home or office with green energy, as the supplier can reap the economic benefits of a mass purchase. Green energy generally costs more per kilowatt hour than standard fossil fuel energy.

Consumers can also purchase green energy certificates, which are alternately referred to as green tags or green certificates. These are available in both Europe and the United States, and are the most convenient method for the average consumer to support green energy. More than 35 million European households and one million American households now buy these green energy certificates.

While green energy is a great step in the direction of keeping our environment healthy and our air as pollutant free as possible, it must be noted that no matter what the energy, it will negatively impact the environment to some extent.

Every energy source, green or otherwise, requires energy. The production of this energy will create pollution during its manufacture. Green energys impact is minimal, however.



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Everything You Need To Know About Green Energy

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
James Copper asked:


Green energy refers to the use of power that is not only more efficient than fossil fuel but that is friendly to the environment as well. Green energy is generally defined as energy sources that dont pollute and are renewable.

There are several categories of green energy (GE). They are anaerobic digestion, wind power, geothermal power, hydropower on a small scale, biomass power, solar power and wave power. Waste incineration can even be a source of green energy.

Nuclear power plants claim that they produce green energy as well, though this source is fraught with controversy, as we all know. While nuclear energy may be sustainable, may be considered renewable and does not pollute the atmosphere while it is producing energy, its waste does pollute the biosphere as it is released.

The transport, mining and phases before and after production of nuclear energy does produce and release carbon dioxide and similar destructive greenhouse gases. When we read of green energy, therefore, we rarely see nuclear power included.

Those who support nuclear energy say that nuclear waste is not, in fact, released into our earths biosphere during its normal production cycle. They stress as well that the carbon dioxide that nuclear energy production releases is comparable, in terms of each kilowatt hour of electricity, to such sources of GE as wind power.

As an example of the GE production the average wind turbine, such as the one in Reading England, can produce enough energy daily to be the only energy source for 1000 households.

Many countries now offer household and commercial consumers to opt for total use of green energy. They do this one of two ways. Consumers can buy their electricity from a company that only uses renewable green energy technology, or they can buy from their general supplies such as the local utility company who then buys from GE resources only as much of a supply as consumers pay for.

The latter is generally a more cost - efficient way of supplying a home or office with GE, as the supplier can reap the economic benefits of a mass purchase. Green energy generally costs more per kilowatt hour than standard fossil fuel energy.

Consumers can also purchase green energy certificates, which are alternately referred to as green tags or green certificates. These are available in both Europe and the United States, and are the most convenient method for the average consumer to support green energy. More than 35 million European households and one million American households now buy these GE certificates.

While GE is a great step in the direction of keeping our environment healthy and our air as pollutant free as possible, it must be noted that no matter what the energy, it will negatively impact the environment to some extent.

Every energy source, green or otherwise, requires energy. The production of this energy will create pollution during its manufacture. Green energys impact is minimal, however.



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DIY Green energy - the Underlying Philosophy

Friday, September 25th, 2009
John Richards asked:


e look at green energy technology it?s clear that two or more philosophies are at work here. There are major, often publicly-funded projects, such as offshore wind farms that use collections of turbines over 300 feet high and designed to provide enough green energy to run several small towns. Or there are hydro-electric and wave-power schemes that may cost hundreds of millions of dollars and take decades to come to fruition. The philosophy here is often related to political expediency as governments use their ostensibly green credentials to win votes and remain in power. This might be somewhat cynical but often we find that such large schemes are badly thought through and often have running and maintenance costs far in excess of original expectations.

The small scale approach

Then there is the small scale approach in which green energy generation is designed for either small groups of houses, or perhaps a small industrial unit or even individual homes. The market for green energy generating equipment is now growing at a very high rate despite the poor economies in much of the developed world. But commercially available green energy equipment like solar panels and wind turbines still cost more than most householders are prepared to pay. So for anyone wanting to cut their energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint but is not in a position to invest the large sums that commercially produced equipment demand, the Do It Yourself route is the only one available to us.

The DIY Green Energy approach

Now some people consider the DIY movement, if we can call it a movement, to be a penny-pinching way of doing things that has meant the death-knell of the professional tradesman. Other people might view it as an opportunity to experiment and make new things from old goods and materials. Doing things for yourself can be a very rewarding experience. To be able to understand a problem, think it through, and then experimentally and incrementally arrive at a practical solution is not only very satisfying but it is very instructive too.

DIY Green Power Guides

If you want to venture into the world of DIY green energy generation then there is plenty of help out there. The guides that now proliferate on the internet provide a wealth of information, not only on how and where to source the parts you?ll need at the lowest possible prices but also on construction methods and, crucially, the theory too. You will find as you embark on your solar panel or wind turbine projects that understanding the theory of how and why the systems work is very helpful if you want to deviate from the explicit instructions in the guides. The do it yourself concept ties in perfectly with the concept of generating green energy for your own use. Both concepts embody self-sufficiency in a way that long since seems to have disappeared from our national psyche. However, it may be that a resurgence of the indomitable spirit of the do it yourselfer is in the offing. Large-scale schemes may be the province of governments but for individuals the do it yourself approach to green energy generation is the perfect solution to cutting your costs and reducing your carbon footprint at the same time.



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Green Energy Drinks — Worried About a Slow Metabolism? 2 Steps to Ease Fears & Speed Metabolic Rate

Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Gerry Morton asked:


We all want a fast metabolism. A fast metabolism means that our bodies are efficiently converting food into energy and burning fat as fuel instead of storing it for a rainy day. In other words, with a good metabolism, we’re energetic, active, healthy, alert and lean, and with a slow metabolism, we’re hungry, sluggish, foggy-headed, unhealthy and fat. No brainer, right? Especially when a slow metabolism can keep your body from getting the nutrients it needs, eventually leading to breakdown. 

A fast metabolism is tied to a simple healthy diet with the right ratio of lean protein (like fish or whey protein), unprocessed carbohydrates (like leafy greens or green drink powder) and healthy fats (like nuts or flax oil).  It’s not tied to processed quick-fixes like diet pills, caffeinated drinks or sugary beverages that make you feel “speedy” and then make you crash. No, these ups and downs throw off your blood sugar and slow your metabolism even more! Plus, they only further add to environmental toxins building up in your body and slowing your metabolism. 

The good news is that there are easy, all-natural ways to speed your metabolism that last all day. And whey you feel energetic on a steady basis, you’re more active and less hungry causing a snowball effect that benefits your overall well-being and body tone in the long-term. 

One of our favorite energy-boosting metabolism speeders is green energy powder. The higher energy levels it gives you keeps you moving and burning more fat and leaves you with that fast metabolism snowball effect. Here’s how healthy energy drinks give you more energy naturally:

•  They have all-natural green tea, a natural stimulant. 

• They’re full of antioxidants that keep cells healthy, giving you plenty of energy to use on whatever you want. 

• They contain probiotics and digestive enzymes that help digestion, keeping the body cleaner, more efficient and more energized. 

• They have lots of chlorophyll that alkalizes and cleans the blood. This gives you more red blood cells to carry oxygen in and metabolic waste out. 

• They’re all-alkaline and help keep your body in ideal alkaline PH state. 

So how can you speed up your metabolism naturally to stay energized and lean? Follow This Breakfast Shake 2-Step Plan!

#1. Get the optimum amount of protein, carbs and fats at every meal and snack. What’s the optimum amount? A fist-size portion of unprocessed carbohydrates, a thumb-size portion of healthy fats, and a fist-size portion of lean protein.  Your body needs all three to :

• Turn carbs into glucose to fuel your body and brain 

• Stabilize blood sugar 

• Provide fiber to curb hunger 

• Burn body fat 

#2. Have a green energy drink for breakfast and plan ahead by having the ingredients on hand. This breakfast drink is easy to prepare, tastes delicious and has the perfect nutritional balance that we just talked about in step #1. 

Blend the following to desired smoothness:  liquid (water, milk); green drink powder; pure protein powder; good fat (omega oil);  fresh fruit; ice; optional essences and spices (ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, mint, vanilla ).

Ready to be energized all day long thanks to a healthy metabolism? Start by shopping for the ingredients for your breakfast smoothies at EnergyFirst.com…



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The Green Energy Expo - Green Alternative New Energy Technologies at Green Expo 619 865 5904

Monday, September 14th, 2009
Anthony Key asked:


Green Alternative New Energy Remedies at Green Expo Gala

San Diego Downtown Embarcadero - North Side

SUNDAY OCTOBER 18th, 2009

619 - 865 - 5904

with more events in the near future

The Green Expo 2009

The Green Expo l Resource Web Portal-is dedicated to providing help across an impressive range of needs by connecting to resources and information for a Greener Planet and Life. The 21st century has been called the’century of the environment.’ govts -and individual citizens - can no longer say that wide-ranging challenges such as pollution, decreasing natural resources and climate change to be put aside for our future generations. The outlook for success haven’t ever been bigger. A dawning age of creativity and invention in’green technology’ ( sometimes called’clean technology’ ) is bringing the guarantee of a healthier planet - as well as the chance of growing companies that will sustain its health. The buzz building around this sector is paying homage to the early years of the info technology revolution.

At The Green Expo you will find innovative and available technologies that promote solutions to environmental problems, paths to green your world by saving energy, reducing pollution, recycling, healthy living, green home products, green jobs, eco-businesses and much , much more.

Let’s all make a difference and reach out and be accountable to our Planet and our next generation.

FREE TO the general public, FREE MUSIC and FREE FOOD.

Our Objectives and Goals

The Green Expo is a committed network of activists anden entrepreneurs in service for a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future for all living things.

Our community welcomes collaboration that increases awareness, encourages leadership and galvanizes action toward a healthy, wealthy and sustainable future for all living things.

What we do is:

* provide a website which p-rovides useful info, technologies and solutions.

* Produce the Green Expo fairs for environmental education, awareness and celebration.

* Bring together community and environmental leaders to discuss issues of mutual concern.

* help business participation that creates environmentally responsible action that develops a wealthy, ecologically sound economy.

* Provide techniques for individuals to actively take part in the protection and restoration of their environment.

* Educate the general public about ecological concerns by organizing events, making presentations and publishing information.

* Work with and support other local, state and world ecological groups.

* Enroll volunteers and members, request contributions and sponsorships.

* Celebrate life on Earth!

The foundation of our work is the pervasive interest in and concern for our environment and quality-of-life, voiced by the Yankee public generally. People desire clean water, unpolluted air, healthy food and robust natural environments. They need to support individuals, bodies and statesmen that further these goals. They need to do the decent thing — and they query what the right thing is.

Standing on this foundation, our goal is to support public inclusion through education and action. Our Green Expo events bring together the troubled public with setups that have some of the answers — our exhibitors. .

Green Alternative New Energy Remedies at Green Expo Gala

San Diego Downtown Embarcadero - North Side

SUNDAY October 18th, 2009

The Green Energy Expo - Green Alternative New Energy Remedies at Green Expo 619 865 5904

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Green Energy Drinks — How to Ward Off Cold and Flu Season by Boosting Immunity

Sunday, September 13th, 2009
Nicole Schubert asked:


Cold and flu season is here, conjuring up visions of fevers, aches, pains, bed rest, tissues and chicken soup.

No one likes to be sick but it’s hard to control whether or not you’ll come in contact with the cold and flu culprits: unhealthy germs floating through the air. You can, however, affect your immune system. A weak immune system makes a cold or flu worse by letting germs in easily, whereas a strong immune system fights them off. That’s where the green energy drinks combined with other immune boosting strategies come in.

1. Get a green plan. Eat 5 - 9 servings of fresh veggies a day, mainly for chlorophyll. Chlorophyll, the basis of plant life, provides oxygen to the brain and body, stops unhealthy bacteria, alkalizes and rebuilds blood cells, helps cure infections and heal wounds, neutralizes pollutants and helps purify the liver.

Green drinks, or green juice, are an easy way to get your greens (one scoop of green drink powder equals two pounds of veggies!). Green drinks are chock-full of the immune boosters and antioxidants necessary to keep your body primed to fight invading viruses, including:



Echinacea — The top cold and flu remedy in the U. S. before antibiotics, echinacea strengthens white blood cells and stimulates the lymph system.

Barley Grass and Wheat Grass — Rich sources of chlorphyll and totally alkaline.

Spirulina and Blue Green Algae Powder — Stimulate cells that fight everything from cancer to HIV to the common cold.

Chlorella Powder — Contains chlorophyll; vitamins E and C; all the Bs; trace minerals; beta-carotene; and amino acids.

Broccoli Powder — Loaded with phyto-chemicals, this green is famous for fighting cancer (and therefore other unhealthy invaders) and providing beta-carotene and vitamin C.

Spinach Powder — Another rock star green, spinach contains the antioxidant lutein, iron, and folate and is vital in maintaining red blood cells.

Green Tea Leaf Extract — A famous antioxidant, recent studies show green tea boosts immunity as well.



2. Keep stress levels down. Do one fun thing just for you every day; exercise; take walk-breaks at work; meditate; vent to a friend; laugh.

3. Have a weekly exercise plan and follow it. Even if it’s a half hour walk in the morning, exercise has an exponential effect on everything you do to keep your body healthy.

4. Eat fresh fruit or veggies high in vitamin C every day. Citrus is your best bet. Red peppers are another tasty source.

5. Drink eight glasses of water a day. The purer the better. Thirst isn’t a good guide; you’re already dehydrated when you feel thirsty.

6. Follow the fist, thumb, fist rule. Keep your blood sugar stable, body metabolizing and immunity strong by eating the following at every meal:



a fist of lean protein (chicken, protein powder)

a thumb of healthy fats (fish oil, nuts)

a fist of complex carbs (leafy greens, green energy drinks, oatmeal)



If you have children, are recovering from illness, or come in contact with a lot of people, you’re a prime target for cold and flu germs. Giving your body a daily green drink and other immune boosters can make a big difference in how you fight them off.



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Gen-We = Green Energy and Purple People

Friday, September 11th, 2009
Joel asked:


I remember an interview I saw of Jon Bon Jovi. He talked about his politics and how he believed we were a nation of purple people… this is what you get when you mix the red of Republicans in the blue of Democrats. If you go to U2 and watch a video called Gen-We you will see how the younger generation has become much more purple. They understand that we are one nation, not a divided nation.  They don’t share the stringent themes of the political parties, Republicans and Democrats.

Why am I writing about this in a website promoting green energy?  Because that same attitude is how Gen-We use alternative/green energy.  They don’t understand why we have been so rigid as a nation in our approach towards green energy. I could elaborate on how big business and the older generation shaped our politics.  I could talk about how difficult it is to change the attitudes of people who are set in their ways… but I won’t do that now.

This post is about to change that is coming, the change to green energy, the change to purple people, and ultimately the change to a three party political system that I believe will come about because of Gen-We. Please don’t forget that to bring about the type of change that is needed in how we produce energy politics will be involved. I for one would urge Barack Obama to declare himself an independent in the third year of his first term before running for a second term… imagine the long-term positive effects.



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What is Green Energy?

Friday, September 4th, 2009
James Stewart asked:


What is Green Energy - It’s all around us. We can see it, feel it, touch it and even consume it. Sounds a little bizarre right? Well, it’s quite true but what on earth is it?

Primarily, I’m talking about sun and wind - sources of clean, natural energy, more commonly known as green energy.

There are also 3 other sources of Green Energy in use today and these are in the form of tidal energy (water), biofuel and geothermal. However, the more common forms of green energy resources are solar and wind.

Solar energy is very basically the conversion of sunlight into electricity. Solar cells convert sunlight directly into electricity and are used to power almost anything ranging from small calculators and watches, right up to huge satellites which orbit the earth. All TV and communications satellites are powered by solar energy using solar technology.

Wind energy is simply the conversion of wind energy into electricity. This is achieved by using a wind turbine. Wind Turbines are a great resource of natural green energy and are often used in conjunction with solar panels or as an alternative to solar energy. The benefits and uses of Wind energy are such that wind is actually the fastest growing energy source worldwide.

These energy sources are generally natural, renewable and endless sources of energy used to generate thousands of hours worth of electricity and power for numerous uses all across the world. These forms of energy are much cleaner forms of energy since they cause far less pollution than the traditional burning of fossil fuels by emitting no carbon or other greenhouse gas emissions.

They create less pollution and in turn are much more environmentally friendly forms of energy.

On a very basic level, the electricity we currently use in our homes is mostly generated at a power station. This is basically done by using large electromechanical generators which are driven by heat engines fueled by burning fossil fuels such as natural gas or coal. This method pollutes the earth by emitting carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions into the earths atmosphere.

We all easily make a big difference at home. By installing solar panels or a wind turbine, you can harness the power of nature and provide your home with an almost limitless supply of clean, green energy.



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