Joey Lee asked:


Hybrids are hot nowadays. Hybrid cars use 2 engine, one for the traditional fuel, while the other uses the energy from a rechargeable battery. The recent years had car manufacturers scrambling to rollout a entire spectrum of hybrid Cars from the most popular brands to the more obscure. What then is or guarantee that we are protected from too much hype, instead of an honest advertising?

Hybrid Cars according to Consumer Reports.

There are many hybrid cars information available, especially on their features, engine specifications, designs, colors and much other dizzying information. Information from the manufacturer’s website are also good source of needed preliminary knowledge n hybrid cars. But such sites are good for information gathering, and much more comparison activities should be done before buying your hybrid cars.

The Pros. “These hybrid systems have been very reliable,” declares David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports’ auto test center, influential consumer survey. This center, collects individual consumer reports on hybrid cars, and uses the statistics to come up with a talk paper. It also accords “awards” to car with the best review report. However, some automobile experts and analysts have criticized the hybrid car powertrain, as flamboyant in that two engines are being used for one purpose. Consumer Reports on the other hand, disagreed. Champion explained that the electric motor adds power to the engine. Prior to the award proper, Consumer Report conducts a testing, by applying some actual expectations of consumers to hybrid cars. The Accord hybrid for instance, achieved superior fuel efficiency unsurpassed by its conventional counterparts.

The Cons. But as in other endeavor, consumer reports on hybrid cars also impartially advises from a different perspective. An alternative consumer view from the same center posed the question: “Considering a hybrid car? Don’t rush out to the dealership just yet.” The center asserts that they are not against the protection of environment and it also insisted that they are supportive for burning less fossil fuel. Their concerns, essentially stems from some financial experts arguments that hybrid drivers may be paying a higher price for an automobile that offers marginally better fuel efficiency than the other economy cars already on the road.

These are but only few of the literature that deals with consumer reports on hybrid cars. It is, ultimately, depends on the consumer, to peruse on many information regarding hybrid cars.

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MARISOL

Erin Ryan asked:


Until recently the term tree-hugger was used as a derogatory term to imply that person was too concerned with the state of the environment. However it is now becoming increasingly trendy to participate in environmentalism and conservation. Going green has also spread into the Hollywood elite with being environmental responsibility being close to many celebs hearts.

There is an ever increasing awareness of the world we live in, with terms such as carbon emissions and carbon footprints regularly thrown at us. With this in mind people are now converting to into eco-conscious consumers. People are making a range of changes with their purchases, from low energy light bulbs to their choice of flooring.

When it comes to choosing flooring products, solid wood floors are by far the most environmentally healthy choice. This may sound strange, as it was common practice to hear environmentalists talking about the devastating effects on our forest resources, however there are in fact more trees today than there were in 1950, 98% more between the years of 1952-2002 according to the USDA Forest Service. As it is not just consumers who are becoming more eco-friendly, companies are following suit, and now trees are regularly planted to sustain the forests.

Some countries even rely on the revenue of timber for export, and it’s these countries where the biggest threat to primary forests is the conversion to other forms of land use. Because wood floors are such a high use of forest produce, the demand can in fact help sustain the forest as well as supporting poorer countries economy.

Another important factor is wood manufacturing is cleaner than the manufacture of other materials. For example the manufacture of Steel produces 40 times more pollutants than wood. Wood also results in far less solid waste than other materials. Wood flooring is recognised as an environmentally friendly, renewable and sustainable resource by NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines. So not only can you have the beautiful luxury of a stylish wooden floor, you can rest safe in the knowledge that you’re helping the environment too. It is also recyclable, so your new solid wood floor may have one day been an old barn or warehouse.

Wood flooring is becoming more popular due to its new found affordability and DIY advantages. In todays popular market of wood flooring, you can expect to pay the same price as you would for a quality carpet.



HALLIE

abadboy asked:


My wife is US citizen and based on that I applied for US green card 3 years ago. In August 2004 I had my interview, I took my wife and daughter with me. The officer said she would let us know what the outcome of interview was. Since that day, I have not heard the outcome of the interview. When I go to inquire, they say the FBI is checking my name, and also they have sent my files to Pakistan (where I was born) and UAE (where I stayed for few months). How long does this take, can I do something to speed up the process?

JERRI

Caroline N asked:


I am doing a program this weekend and I want to do a section on “going green.” I have K-5 through 1st graders, and I need to tell them what it means to go green with out using any big words. Any suggestions?

GIL

Mr James asked:


Are there any good schemes for me to make money off these stupid going green people?

I think most of them are stupid enough and liberal enough to believe in just about anything.

And most of them are probably well off financially.

MINERVA

Dennis asked:


Can anyone suggest any catalogues or websites that I can look at?

DALTON

helpwithproject asked:


I have 2 herbert azleas that I planted 2 years ago and then today I planted another one and noticed how unhealthy the older ones looked. They do have buds on them but have some brown leaves and are not nearly as green as the new one. Any suggestions?

SHANA

John Elephant asked:


Environmentally friendly products and processes can be categorized in different ways. There are detergents and sprays that are considered environmentally friendly because they do not release harsh chemicals into the environment. There are environmentally products that are made from recycled materials and help reduce the amount of natural resources used to produce these items. You can even dispose of your computer components and used batteries in a more environmentally friendly way. Knowing what kinds of products to buy and how to dispose of your items properly can help you be a better friend to the environment on a daily basis.

Substitute Environmentally Friendly Detergents for Harsh Chemical Detergents

Your clothing detergent may do a great job cleaning your clothes, but it can also contain some harsh chemicals that are damaging to the environment. If you are making an effort to be more aware of how you affect the environment with the products you use, you can substitute a more environmentally friendly detergent for the one you’re currently using. These detergents are just as effective as their harsher counterparts but don’t include the chemicals that most detergents have. An added bonus is that you may find that red, itchy skin goes away once you eliminate these harsh chemical detergents from your life.

Substitute Environmentally Friendly Cleaners for Harsh Chemical Cleaners

The cleaners you use may be effective at cutting grease and grime, but they can also be releasing harmful chemicals into the air. In addition to being harmful to the environment, these chemicals are not good for your health. Many environmentally friendly substitutes are now on the market. These alternatives are often made with plant products and other natural materials so that they have the same cleaning power as harsher cleaners without the nasty chemicals. These cleaning products may even give off a fresher scent and help you control your allergies because of the reduced level of chemicals being used in your home.

Dispose of Batteries in an Environmentally Friendly Way

Used batteries still have acid in them even when they are no longer working. This acid can leak into the ground and harm the environment. You can help protect the environment by taking your batteries to a return center so they can be properly disposed of by professionals.

Dispose of Used Electronics in an Environmentally Friendly Way

Used electronics such as computers and cell phones can also leak harmful chemicals into the earth, harming the surrounding environment. You can help to minimize these effects by disposing of your used electronics safely. There are some drop-off locations for used electronics and there are also organizations that will collect them and dispose of them safely. If they are still in working order, you can even donate them to a nonprofit organization so that someone else can use them.

Making the choice to use safer products and dispose of your used items in safer ways can help you protect the environment around you so it is a safer place for your family and loved ones to live.



GILBERTO

thebeatboxguy asked:


‘m writing a large paper in my technical writing class explaining in detail a particular technology/innovation that computer science has or will be contributing to energy conservation. I am open to both the hardware and software ends of computing technologies.

Please give me some ideas!

GABRIELA

John Parks asked:


 

It seems that nearly everyone is now trying to “live green” by living a more eco-friendly lifestyle. With increasing globalization and industrialization and the resulting pollution that those things bring about, it’s unlikely that being eco-friendly is just a passing fad. One way to live more eco-friendly is by using environmentally friendly furniture.

Most people don’t think about being eco-friendly when they purchase furniture, but there is actually quite a bit of very comfortable, yet still environmentally friendly furniture out there.

One of the most popular types of eco-friendly furniture is furniture made from recycled materials. Many furniture manufacturers will used materials, especially wood, that has been recycled to build their furniture. Recycled or reclaimed wood usually comes from things like old barns or other wooden buildings and is stripped down and refinished to be used in furniture. Other examples of recycled included recycled plastic pellets, old building materials or other pieces of old furniture. Other makers of environmentally friendly furniture are careful about what types of finishes they put on their furniture.

Finding comfortable environmentally friendly furniture is becoming much more common and easier to find. In many cases, the eco-friendly furniture is of just as good, if not better quality than regular furniture, and the cost is nearly the same or cheaper. It is the much more environmentally friendly way to go, and can give your home a special uniqueness, while giving you the satisfaction of knowing that you are doing your part to help out the planet.

For more information on eco-friendly living, visit http://www.eco-friendly.asia.

 



DELMAR