Ethanol- made from corn and sugarcane.
Biodiesel - made from soybeans.
Nice thought, but what about all the water, land, and food that will be destroyed? And how will we be able to feed our demand?
Hybrid technology - uses gas and electricity.
They get around 40 miles per gallon, but their battery system has high energy needs and causes pollution - some poisonous.
Electric cars - run on electricity.
If you are travelling a short distance, under a hundred miles, they are good because they will reduce the nasty tailpipe emissions. Then you have to find a place to charge it and wait an hour or more for it to charge. The pollution from the power plants is a concern, but not a bad option.
Hydrogen - made from natural gas.
It takes a lot of energy to produce hydrogen, and the emissions are carbon monoxide. Not Good.
There are others, but whatever you decide, investigate it thouroughly before you make a major purchase.
September 23, 2009
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September 9, 2009
Natural Furniture Polish
Everyone wants their furniture to look nice - especially when they are having company. There's nothing like a shiny, polished look, but are these polishes safe?
Conventional furniture polish can contain many nasty chemicals - always check the label. How about making your own?
Ingredients:
1/4 cup white vinegar or lemon juice
1/4 tsp. jojoba or olive oil
a few drops of your favorite essential oil.
Mix them all together and rub them onto your wood furniture.
Beautiful.
Conventional furniture polish can contain many nasty chemicals - always check the label. How about making your own?
Ingredients:
1/4 cup white vinegar or lemon juice
1/4 tsp. jojoba or olive oil
a few drops of your favorite essential oil.
Mix them all together and rub them onto your wood furniture.
Beautiful.
September 5, 2009
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