Better Living

Better Living

"Be an experimental person. Break up fixed routines. Expose yourself to new restaurants, new books, new theatres, new friends; take a different route to work someday, take a different vacation this year, do something new and different this weekend."

>David J. Schwartz
from The Magic of Thinking Big

UMMM HELLO

Iv never heard of Gerald Celente but he sounds like he plays his cards right. This video caught my ear after listening to the first min. Gerald is the founder and directer of the Trends Research  Institute. just take a listen and let me know what you blogger buddies think

Jobs that are Bringin on the Green

Renewable energy employs an estimated 2.3 million people worldwide, a figure that is expected to swell substantially, according to the latest vital signs update. Meanwhile, in the last two decades, hundreds of thousands of coal mining jobs have been shed in China, the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, sometimes in the face of expanding production, writes Senior Researcher Michael Renner. 

Driven by the gathering sense of a climate crisis, the notion of "green jobs"-especially in the renewable energy sector-is now receiving unprecedented attention. Currently about 2.3 million people worldwide work either directly in renewables or indirectly in supplier industries.¹ Given incomplete data, this is in all like lihood a conservative figure. The wind power industry employs some 300,000 people, the solar photovoltaics (PV) sector accounts for an estimated 170,000 jobs, and the solar thermal industry, at least 624,000.² More than 1 million jobs are found in the biomass and biofuels sector.³ Small-scale hydropower and geothermal energy are far smaller employers. 

to read more>>>>>>> Jobs in Renewable Energy Expanding

Brought to you By..... www.worldwatch.org

10 WAYS TO GO GREEN

10 WAYS TO GO GREEN!!!!!!

1. Save energy to save money.

• Set your thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer to save on heating and cooling costs.
• Install compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) when your older incandescent bulbs burn out.
• Unplug appliances when you're not using them. Or, use a "smart" power strip that senses when appliances are off and cuts "phantom" or "vampire" energy use.
• Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible. As much as 85 percent of the energy used to machine-wash clothes goes to heating the water.
• Use a drying rack or clothesline to save the energy otherwise used during machine drying. If you must use a dryer, consider adding dryer balls to cut drying time.

2. Save water to save money.

• Take shorter showers to reduce water use. This will lower your water and heating bills too.
• Install a low-flow showerhead. They don't cost much, and the water and energy savings can quickly pay back your investment.
• Make sure you have a faucet aerator on each faucet. These inexpensive appliances conserve heat and water, while keeping water pressure high.
• Plant drought-tolerant native plants in your garden. Many plants need minimal watering. Find out which occur naturally in your area.

3. Less gas = more money (and better health!).

• Walk or bike to work. This saves on gas and parking costs while improving your cardiovascular health and reducing your risk of obesity.
• Consider telecommuting if you live far from your work. Or move closer. Even if this means paying more rent, it could save you money in the long term.
• Lobby your local government to increase spending on sidewalks and bike lanes. With little cost, these improvements can pay huge dividends in bettering your health and reducing traffic.

4. Eat smart.

• If you eat meat, add one meatless meal a week. Meat costs a lot at the store-and it's even more expensive when you consider the related environmental and health costs.
• Buy locally raised, humane, and organic meat, eggs, and dairy whenever you can. Purchasing from local farmers keeps money in the local economy.
• Watch videos about why local food and sustainable seafood are so great.
• Whatever your diet, eat low on the food chain. This is especially true for seafood.

5. Skip the bottled water.

• Use a water filter to purify tap water instead of buying bottled water. Not only is bottled water expensive, but it generates large amounts of container waste.
• Bring a reusable water bottle, preferably aluminum rather than plastic, with you when traveling or at work.
• Check out this short article for the latest on bottled water trends.

6. Think before you buy.

• Go online to find new or gently used secondhand products. Whether you've just moved or are looking to redecorate, consider a service like craigslist or FreeSharing to track down furniture, appliances, and other items cheaply or for free.
• Check out garage sales, thrift stores, and consignment shops for clothing and other everyday items.
• When making purchases, make sure you know what's "Good Stuff" and what isn't.
• Watch a video about what happens when you buy things. Your purchases have a real impact, for better or worse.

7. Borrow instead of buying.

• Borrow from libraries instead of buying personal books and movies. This saves money, not to mention the ink and paper that goes into printing new books.
• Share power tools and other appliances. Get to know your neighbors while cutting down on the number of things cluttering your closet or garage.

8. Buy smart.

• Buy in bulk. Purchasing food from bulk bins can save money and packaging.
• Wear clothes that don't need to be dry-cleaned. This saves money and cuts down on toxic chemical use.
• Invest in high-quality, long-lasting products. You might pay more now, but you'll be happy when you don't have to replace items as frequently (and this means less waste!).

9. Keep electronics out of the trash.

• Keep your cell phones, computers, and other electronics as long as possible.
• Donate or recycle them responsibly when the time comes. E-waste contains mercury and other toxics and is a growing environmental problem.
• Recycle your cell phone.
• Ask your local government to set up an electronics recycling and hazardous waste collection event.

10. Make your own cleaning supplies.

• The big secret: you can make very effective, non-toxic cleaning products whenever you need them. All you need are a few simple ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, lemon, and soap.
• Making your own cleaning products saves money, time, and packaging-not to mention your indoor air quality.

From: WorldWatch.org

The Happening

I saw the movie yesterday and well i must say the movie was pretty good. I MEAN THINK ABOUT IT, plants attacking humans bc of there negative energy,and also all the gases that go in the air. The east coast alone has the most power plants then any other part of the United States. Plus automobiles and factory's come on ppl isn't that something to be worried about. The movie quotes Al Einstein saying "If all the bees disappear then humans will die out in 4 years time". Hello one of the smartest ppl talking about our demise, thats really crazy.
BE POSITIVE PPL + BC IT CAN KILL, and try to be gentle to plants and nature. Like maybe stop cutting them down first of all, oh and you might wanna stop with the whole gas usage invest in energy efficient items. like electric powered cars HINT HINT.

WE ARE THE MOVEMENT

WE CAN MAKE CHANGE.
WE CAN STOP GLOBAL WARMING.
WE CAN IMPROVE NATURE.
WE NEED TO CONSERVE.
WE CAN BE STRONG.
WE CAN NOT DROWN.
WE NEED TO USE OTHER SOURCES OF ENERGY.
WE NEED TO SAVE THIS PLANET.
WE NEED NOT TO BREATHE OUR LAST BREATH.