Monthly Archives: March 2010
British Citizens May Be Given a Carbon Allowance – Is This a Good Idea?
The United Kingdom the talk about giving every citizen an annual carbon ration is being discussed. The idea is to give everyone a “bank account” of credits that will be spent throughout the year while buying fuels or making certain purchases on items that could put out extra carbon dioxide. If one were to spend … Continue reading
Manipulatives Go Down Before Abstract Symbols?
The New York Times (April 2008) reported on a study out of Ohio State University suggesting that using concrete, real world examples and manipulatives to teach math do not enable students to transfer their knowledge to new problems. They found that students who learn through examples do not do as well as those who learn … Continue reading
Are Prefabricated Houses Green Enough?
What a man has not done to destroy and damage the natural environment and eco-system of this planet and what a man is not doing to save the planet again? It is a positive sign that more and more people are heading towards much greener alternatives in every aspect of their living. Even the Industries … Continue reading
DIY As an Option to Create Solar Power For Homes
All of have felt the sting of rising energy cost. Teaching our family and ourselves new ways to save energy has become a common practice among many households today. We consider many methods like reducing our fuel consumption, or managing finances. One DIY (do it yourself) option that many folks are considering these days is … Continue reading
Dishwasher Vs Hand Washing – The Green Experiment
The Experiment Several speculations have been previously noted regarding the efficiency of dishwashing vs. hand washing. A study was conducted in Germany regarding the efficiency of both practices, which concluded that dishwashing was in fact, the most efficient. Now, who exactly funded this experiment has never been disclosed. Could it have been a household appliance … Continue reading