Whenever we get burned out with things in this world, we seek time to contemplate about ourselves, about life, about our purpose. But no matter how we find time for this we still end up frustrated because of things we cannot achieve or things that are lacking in our life. As they say man will never be contented. Innovations exist because of man’s hunger for material things. In exchange, the world we live in is gradually deteriorating. But come to think of it. Where are these resources that we use to produce the things we need coming from? From Mother Earth which God gave us to protect. Don’t you think it is time for us to save it from deterioration?

We need to take a stand, to take an action for us to sustain our sources of our basic needs. It is not only for us but for the future generation. In our own simple ways we can contribute in saving our nature. For example, we can start green living and support go-green activities in our community.

Here are some simple ways on how you can help:

1. RECYCLE. Find a collecting center wherein you can bring all your recyclables.

2. CONSERVE WATER. It is wise to conserve water particularly this time of El Ni

We all want to feel as calm and comfortable as possible when we are home. It’s our castle, our inner sanctum. That level of comfort is not always possible. Little projects keep cropping up or long neglected issues rear their ugly head at the worst possible time. The best thing that you can do is to try and head these issues off. Solar attic fans can help you by preventing one of the most insidious of home invaders: mold.

Solar attic fans play an important role in the long term maintenance and and healthy environment of your home by eliminating the things that promote the growth of mold. Mold can only grow if you allow it. There are three important ingredients for mold growth: heat, moisture, and darkness. Solar fans remove two of the three. Every time you take a shower, do dishes, or wash the laundry, moisture is released into the air. This moisture eventually rises into your attic and settles in the insulation and on the framework of your roof. The same thing happens as your home warms up. Heat rises and gets trapped in the attic. It is already dark up there, so mold and mildew have everything that they need to grow.

Passive vents help, but do not provide the air flow needed to provide a cool and dry attic space. Electric attic fans are an improvement, but then you have the increase in your electric bill to deal with. These fans are further, somewhat limited because the thermostats that they are equipped with have a high temperature setting. Essentially, they do not run often enough to do a great job. Solar attic fans conquer both of these obstacles. Once installed they will not cost you a dime on your energy bill and installation is easy. Just put the new fan in the same hole that your old one was in. Your energy bill will not increase in the slightest. Solar fans also have a lower setting on their thermostats, because of that, they run more often and keep your attic cooler and drier year round. A cooler, drier attic leads to another energy savings. In the summer your air conditioning will not have to work as hard to cool your home. If your attic is cool, not as much of the chilled air will be leached into the attic; saving you money on those dreaded summer cooling bills.

Add lower energy bills and savings on installation to the impact that you will have on the future of our environment when you install solar attic fans. It has been estimated that if everyone could lower the settings on their thermostat by one degree, we could eliminate our dependence on foreign oil in just 10 years. That means greater freedom for future generations.

Andy is 20 years old. He came to a Hero Path program that I’ve been involved with for a number of years in London, England. In many ways he is typical of many of the kids I work with….

Andy showed up in the room very jaded and unsure that we had anything to offer him. He came in thinking that he’d receive the same advice he’d been getting over and over…he left as a young man on a mission…

What he was searching for he didn’t get in his traditional education. There was little or no training in business skills, let alone how to be successful in the entertainment field. He is now working in the entertainment industry and working hard. Some of his friends call it slave labor. When they are in school going to 14 hours of classes per week, he is working 14 hour days doing what it takes to be successful in his chosen field. When you meet him, you see a young man who is full of life, vibrancy and a burning desire to make his dreams come true.

The rules for thriving in the new economy are simple: either get it or get left behind.

Now it is not going to be easy for Andy. In fact, it’s going to be difficult..he doesn’t have the same educational advantages of many of his peers. Yet he has something a lot of them will spend a life-time looking for He has the drive and the passion to make his life personally meaningful.

If you have a son or daughter who wants to do something extraordinary, check out the free resources at Fourth Wave Institute.

History has reported that the progress made by mankind in the 20th century was faster than the last three centuries combined. The car, nuclear missiles and robots were invented, giving the impression that the man had reached the pinnacle of success. It is true that man has been at the center stage of the science revolution giving rise to various new inventions, to make life easier. However, what we often forget is that price at which we have achieved the progress; our forests are dwindling and species of animals and birds are getting extinct like they never did before. Deforestation is at a rampant stage, and before we know it most of the forests in the world would be cut down to pave way for farms and civilization. All in all, out entire ecosystem is in trouble.

The UK has taken the lead in putting an end to the speculation of global climate change, by acting against it. The government has taken many steps like the passing of the Carbon emission Reduction Act, which basically aims at reducing the emission of carbon in the environment. This is achieved by saving on gas and electricity by using clean technologies. The target set by the UK government consists reducing the carbon emission, over 40 years by 80%. Energy building using clean technology has the potential to contribute significantly to the problem. It is the onus of all the gas and electricity suppliers in the world to achieve the target, which will directly benefit the world.

The in built-in houses in the UK, release about 40% of emissions. The transmission of heat must be stopped and in order to do that, the heat content must be restricted. Some ways, in which the common man can save the planet is by using energy efficient appliances, avoiding the use of ‘room-freshner sprays’ and making use of proper ventilators. Some other good ways include using insulating materials, and using solar panels. The use of refrigerants, if avoided, can lead to a cleaner planet.

The new house owners are always provided guidelines on how to save on energy by the Building Management System (BMS). This type of system, has been, benevolently, made popular through online media and other media outlets like newspaper and television. The UK government wants to prove to the world that it can be as effective and earth-friendly as any other nation in the world. Skilled professionals from this sector are being absorbed very rapidly into many sectors.

The buildings that follow the carbon reduction targets or the energy performance schemes are issued Energy Performance Certificates. People, who have experience as home inspectors, are eligible to apply for the post o Domestic Energy Assessor. As the issuing of the Energy performance certificates are in separate categories, this field hold the qualities of high professionalism as prized. The ratings help the people understand the importance of the environment and what they can do to fulfill their bit for it. The grading ranges from A-G, with A being the worst and G, the best.

No doubt about it, going “green” is all the rage and it’s no wonder. The benefits of being environmentally conscience transcends saving the planet in unexpected ways. By being “green” we often see instant benefits by the money we save. Using “green architecture” when building and remodeling is no exception. Here are 5 tips that are helping us be more earth friendly when building and remodeling:

1. Recycled materials

There are no limits to the recycled materials that can be used in green architecture designs. Reclaimed wood can be used for flooring, trim and exposed wood ceilings. Recycled rubber tire chips can be used in landscaping. Even broken glass fragments are being used inside walls for insulation.

2. Solar panels

Solar panels have been around for ages now, but thanks to advances in technology they are now more accessible to the general public. Their new attractive designs makes them more “green architecture” friendly. Solar panels are most often used to heat swimming pools and to power the whole house.

3. Water collection systems

Collecting rain water is not a new concept. Most hardware stores carry large barrels that are used for the sole purpose of collecting rain water. This water can be used to water plants as well as a other uses limited only by ones imagination.

4. Wind turbines

An excellent way to apply green architecture to your property, wind turbines are highly effective in producing energy for your home by using wind as its power source. When considering the installation of these check first with your city to see if code allows them.

5. Green roofing

Green grass roofs are popping up everywhere. Both cost efficient and attractive, one can now apply green roofing systems to their entire roof or just a portion. The extra insulation helps keep energy consumption down.