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By Ki Gray

 It takes unimaginable amounts of energy to power the United States, and the needs is constantly growing. As global warming and fuel crises gain more and more public attention, people everywhere are now looking for ways to live a greener lifestyle. But this doesn’t mean rebuilding your home to run on solar energy, or overhauling your current lifestyle. There are plenty of small, simple things you can do every day to help reduce your household’s energy consumption (and even waste). Here are five effective changes you can make right now.

1.Turn Off the Lights

We’ve all heard this a million times, whether in the midst of an energy crisis or not. But that doesn’t make it any less true. By turning off the lights when you leave a room, or simply using one light instead of several, you can save big bucks on your electric bill over time. Plus, you’ll cut back on a lot of wasted energy by using it more sparingly. Also, installing lower wattage bulbs not only reduce energy use, they also typically last longer, meaning you’ll save money on your shopping bills, too.

2.Check Your Insulation

Poor insulation can cost you big time in wasted energy. Year round, insulation works to keep your house cool or warm, depending on the season. If you have poor quality insulation, or if it’s old and losing effectiveness, you could be wasting not only an incredible amount of energy, but you could also be significantly overspending on your electricity bills. Just like it doesn’t make sense to leave the air conditioner on with the windows open, heating or cooling a house with poor insulation is both wasteful and ineffective (and frankly, kind of silly).

3.Fix Leaks

Drip, drip, drip. Leaky faucets are huge water wasters, particularly because people often think of a leak as a small problem how much water can really be wasted by a tiny drip? Well, you’d be surprised. Just plug the sink or tub for a day and see how quickly that drip, drip, drip fills it up. If you spot a leak, fix it as quickly as possible (you may even be able to do it yourself, if you catch it early enough). Not only is it the responsible thing to do for the environment, it’s the responsible thing to do for your budget, too.

4.Consolidate Wash Loads

Washing machines and dishwashers use an incredible amount of water, so next time you’re going to do a load of laundry or dishes, make sure you have enough things that need cleaning to fill the load and maximize your water and power usage. If there are only a few dirty plates or clothes, either wait until you have more to do, or simply wash what you need by hand.

5.Reduce, Re-Use, Recycle

Being conscientious about your household’s waste is the first step toward a greater environmental awareness. There are lots of ways to cut back on waste: eat leftovers; use old rags for cleaning instead of paper towels; recycle bottles, cans and paper products the list goes on and on. And always donate unwanted items instead of throwing them away you’ll not only be helping the environment, you’ll also be helping someone in need.

Ki is a real estate broker working in the Austin real estate market. He site has a map based search of the Austin MLS along with a free mortgage calculator.

Your Logical Choice Water4Gas Hydrogen Gas Saver
By GARKO

 Using Water4Gas Hydrogen Gas Saver for your vehicle is definitely the best alternative energy method anyone would hope to find. This system can be constructed quite simply by anyone who owns a car / truck. The hydrogen gas saver system will give your car engine a dramatic assist in many ways! Longer fuel economy, keeps more cash in your pocket, reduced smog and really drops the unpleasant odor emissions flatulence.

A hydrogen gas saver is also known as a hydrogen gas generator ( HHO generator ). It works by making hydrogen and oxygen gas - which also has the name of Brown’s Gas, or HHO - by utilizing your automobile’s electrical system, a bit of baking soda and a small amount of distilled water. You need just one gallon of distilled water to produce just shy of two thousand gallons of fuel for your car / truck.

There is no shortage of reasons on why you should use a hydrogen gas saver. People have their own reasons, so its hard to mention every one of them. I will try to name out a number of common reasons on why you should use a hydrogen gas saver.

The rising cost of fuel is getting outside of your budget

You are annoyed to see how quickly that you have to stop by the service station when your gas runs out

You gag from the toxic gasses your car is emitting

You would like a quieter engine

Your car / truck engine conks out on you easily

Additional benefits are that it should help limit fuel emissions from your car. Your engine should also bemore efficient. So, in addition to giving a range of from 20 - 70 percent reduced fuel usage, you get improved overall performance, including taking the knocking and pinging out of your engine. There are many advantages from using a hydrogen gas saver.

Clean up emissions

Possibly double your MPG

Majorly optimizes engine power

Stops futher carbon build up

Runs your car at lower temperature

Provides a quieter engine - Less noise

Extends the longevity of your engine

Majorly your fuel expenses

Does not contribute to greenhouse gasses

Reduces the putrid flatulance from your exhaust pipes

These are some reasons why Water4Gas is the #1 most highly rated hydrogen gas saver available. We provide specific pictures, charts and details of our system and they are very well written and simple to apply. We offer a free market place where you can locate vendors who supply precise items needed to assemble the system! All customers have free lifetime updates and tech support. The e-book also has been translated into 9 languages. Latest news: water4gas can be used on ALL trucks!

Ozzie Freedom, Water4Gas founder, is a “computer geek” and all his knowledge about automobiless is from actually digging into the engine of his own car and doing things rather than “schooling”. Discover one of the best alternative fuel solutions

MTBE - Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether
By Katie Kelley

 Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) is one of various additives used to oxygenate gasoline. These substances are blended with gasoline to reduce carbon dioxide emissions (MTBE also reduces other toxic chemical compounds in vehicle emissions). MTBE has been in use since 1979, primarily in response to the diminishing use of lead in gasoline.

In 1990, with the passage of the Clean Air Act Amendments (specifically Section 211), the use of oxygenated gas was required in areas with excessive levels of CO air pollution. These areas were primarily urban, meaning that huge numbers of individuals have been exposed to MTBE. The positive aspect of the blend of gasoline and MTBE (which is highly flammable) is that it allows a much cleaner burn and less environmentally harmful emissions. Of the reformulated gasoline (RFG) mandated by this act, over 85% contain MTBE.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), although the use of MTBE appears noble, its use has caused many health and safety concerns for people who are exposed to it.

Not only can individuals suffer health risks by inhaling MTBE, but the contamination of potable water stores, and thus ingestion, are other very real concerns. Water contamination can happen through the leakage from gasoline storage or transport units, most of which are located underground.

MTBE has a very high level of solubility and there have been many incidences of water contamination all over the country, especially in places of high population density (such as California and New England). While MTBE is absorbed quickly into water, it is not similarly easy to separate from water as it is not readily biodegradable. On the other hand, in air, it quickly evaporates and produces a vapor which has a very distinct, unpleasant odor. Breathing this vapor can result in discomfort as described below under symptoms.

The National Center for Environmental Health (a branch of the Centers for Disease Control) suggests that people who concerned about overexposure to MTBE through inhalation or water contamination contact a state drinking water agency immediately. Potential exposure is at times identified by the strong smell and may or may not be indicative of harmful levels. Exposure to MTBE can be confirmed because it is detectable in the bloodstream, as well as breath and urine, for up to two days after contact.

While not considered as dangerous as Benzene (an element that MTBE replaces in gasoline) MTBE is a carcinogen at high enough exposure levels, as shown by laboratory experiments on animals conducted by the CDC. However, no governmental bodies have claimed to find sufficient evidence to recognize MTBE as a possible human carcinogen. Part of this reasoning is that it is eventually broken down and removed from the body, thus long term accumulation is not a risk.

Since humans do not encounter MTBE as a separate entity from gasoline, very few concrete conclusions have been drawn since a causal relationship cannot be adequately established between the chemical and health conditions.

Specifically, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has still reserved a definitive judgment on the adverse health effects of MTBE. Many other studies have been conducted though and indicate that the following are symptoms found after contact with MTBE.

Symptoms from inhalation include:

* Headaches

* Cough

* Nose or throat burning

* Other respiratory irritation

* Lightheadedness

* Eye irritation

* Nausea

* Vomiting

* Dizziness, “spaciness” or disorientation

Possible health issues resulting from ingestion or dermal contact (i.e. drinking, swimming or showering) include:

* Gastrointestinal irritation

* Liver and kidney damage and possibly liver and kidney cancer

* Nervous system effects ranging from hyperactivity and

incoordination to convulsions and unconsciousness

* Risks to healthy fetal development

Obviously, at the expense of the health of the general public, requiring oxygenating additives in gasoline has been a mixed blessing. Indeed, before the federal government suggested the use of MTBE, and before gas and oil companies began adding it, more research should have been done as to its effects on the environment and human health.

Learn more about the dangers of MTBE at http://mtbe.legalview.com/. Also visit the LegalView homepage at http://www.LegalView.com to find information on other potential dangers such as the Zimmer Durom cup recall or the Cipro side effects causing tendonitis among patients.

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