energy

Using Fans to Cut Your Energy Bill and Keep Cool in the Summer Heat

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With summer right around the corner (if it hasn’t arrived for you already), you’ll  need to find ways to remain cool and comfortable in the heat. Not everyone can go to the beach or lounge by the pool, and drinking lots of water may not always cut it. Running the air conditioner all day can … Read more

Clean coal? Really?

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The extraction, transport, processing, and combustion of coal, the predominant fuel on the planet for electricity generation including roughly 50% of the electricity in the U.S., also creates multiple hazards for human and environmental health — external costs downplayed by the champions of coal. According to a study published earlier this year, “Accounting for the … Read more