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This video version of David Johnston's acclaimed seminar provides practical information about building in ways that are energy conscious, healthy and environmentally responsible. Green building movement leader David Johnston' approach has been embraced by municipalities, homeowners, building professionals and sustainability advocates nation-wide. His current book, "Green Remodeling: Changing the World One Room at a Time," has been hailed as the definitive...
2) Helping out
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Provides a simple introduction to the importance of caring for the Earth and ways to participate in energy conservation.
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A dramatic demonstration with a bowling ball pendulum shows how conservation of energy is a principle you can depend on. Next, solve problems in complicated motion using conservation of energy as a shortcut. Close by drawing the distinction between energy and power, which are often confused.
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This book is an introduction to conserving energy, including flipping the switch to off, keeping doors closed, turning down the thermostat, reading online, taking a waste-free lunch to school, closing curtains, walking or riding to conserve energy, and using fluorescent bulbs.
10) Superhouse
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This video tells the story of the direct relationship between form and energy. Why do our houses and buildings look the way they do? While we have all come to understand that form follows function, to explore this question fully, we need to look at our homes and buildings in the context of energy cost and supply. As buildings use 49% of all primary energy we create, the Passive House building approach can have an immediate effect on Carbon Emissions,...
13) Going green
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Explains eco-friendly energy.
Learn about a types of energy, their uses, characteristics and how they will impact our future.
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Are you worried about the effects of climate change on our environment? Want to help but don't know where to start? How to Save the World for Free will galvanize you to think and live differently, covering all key areas of our lives, from food and travel to politics and sex. You will feel better, live better and ultimately breathe better in the knowledge that every small change contributes towards saving our world. -- Amazon.com.
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"It doesn't take a lot to conserve electricity. Taking action can be as simple as turning off the lights when you leave a room or using 'people power' instead of cars to get around. Kids learn this and more about what they can do to help in 10 Things I Can Do to Save Electricity"--From the publisher's web site.
20) Hydrogen Highway
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We're running out of oil: the backbone of modern economies and the fuel of western civilization. Car manufacturers around the world are investing heavily in several possible clean, green, and powerful replacements, and one of the most attractive is hydrogen. This video segment examines many the many obstacles between our world and a hydrogen-fueled future.