In today’s world, at home or at the workplace, energy has become the basic source to power every one of our requirements — be it a light bulb, refrigerator, mixer, mobile or laptop. And with the climate change crises looming over our heads and being felt across
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Icelandic avant-garde pop singer Bjork once said that the only way we are going to get to the other end of the 21st century is by collaborating with nature — by harnessing solar power and wind power. She couldn’t have been more right. As
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Energy efficiency is not just a catchphrase, it is doable to a large extent. Among other things, a new millennium home must be energy-efficient. This is the unwritten code and includes all constructions, new and old. Since reducing the carbon footprint is the goal
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No modern urban dwelling can do without electricity. It is the source of energy that enables us to run a host of appliances which help us maintain indoor temperature, cook, wash and what have you. It also lights up our homes and runs devices that entertain and
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It may seem unlikely. But believe me, small changes can make a big difference. This maxim also holds true if you are serious about handling the waste in your home in an environment- friendly manner. All you have to do is incorporate the 4Rs principle into your
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As responsible green citizens, there is one issue that needs our wholehearted and urgent attention. Managing the waste generated in our households requires more than just dumping it in the bin. In fact, if we extend ourselves a wee bit, it will go a long way in
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There is no doubt that Mother Earth is going through horrid environmental changes. Rising sea levels, melting glaciers and extreme weather events like flash floods are all warning signals. If we want to halt this alarming trend, we can do a lot more than talk about it.
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