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Formerly it was 4, now it’s the 5 Key Factors Model. With reference to our previous post, we have now included Scientific Peer Review as the fifth key factor in our air purifier review model.

No matter how notable the air purifier manufacturer may be, the lack of scientific peer reviews is a humongous obstacle to all the interested parties in approving their claims. These interested parties include the scientific community such as indoor air quality specialists, environmentalists (both academics and activists), government agencies like the US EPA and NIOSH, the medical community who manage allergy afflictions etc.

Most people will be cheered that this issue is restricted to the ionic air purifier industry. But that is a misconception. It also affects all other technologies in the air purifier industry, be it the well-trusted HEPA and the new-kid-on-the-block (relatively speaking) photo-catalytic oxidation, etc.

It is almost as if, as an intrinsic requisite of any air purifier review, the scientific peer review is similar to the holy grail of the air purifier industry. Any fortunate manufacturer who gets it first will amass the same legendary leadership in the multimillion dollar industry.

Considering the utmost (no exaggeration here!) distinction of a scientific peer review, it is intriguing that no scientist has deemed it worthwhile to endeavor a single review. It is comprehensible that no air purifier manufacturer has commissioned one since that would annul the independence factor that is central to a scientific peer review.

What is puzzling is why no scientist or researcher, specifically those in the indoor air quality or environmental sciences disciplines who would seem the most knowledgeable to execute an air purifier review, considers it worthwhile to do. At a time when nanotechnology is the rage, it is strange that air purification technologies as pioneers of nanotechnology draws little interest from the scientific community. No one seems to place a value on executing the first scientific peer review in this multimillion dollar worldwide industry. More than strange. As a matter of fact, we know that funding is available from the US NIOSH. They are ready to fund anyone who can deliver a high caliber scientific peer review.

Curiously, why isn’t there a scientist who finds it worthwhile to produce a scientific peer review. A million dollar question begging for an answer - surely the air purification industry is not just science fiction? One other possibility is that scientists view proving air purification technology as chasing the Holy Grail - a futile pursuit for those with limitless resources? Incredibly, we have trouble even finding a single comprehensive independent air purifier review.

These very bewildering questions drive us to greater investigation with our 5-Key Factors Model. Our despatch, to several air purifier manufacturers, of a detailed survey based on our model met with muted response. But this only encourages us to delve deeper.

To recap, the Air Purifier Review - 5 Key Factors Model is as detailed:

(1) Safety – in relation to the reactive agent

(2) Safety – in relation to unintended by-products

(3) Efficacy – the reactive agents work in the lab

(4) Efficiency – the reactive agents work in the real world

(5) Scientific Peer Review.

Each factor of our air purifier review model has been elucidated fully in separate Ezine articles which you can access via the widget on our blog. Thousands of our readers have also published our Ezine write-ups on their own blogs for their own subscriber base. If you have not read or published the full set of 5, you are welcomed to.

Also, please sign up at our blog as well as we plan to launch our initial product review utilising the Air Purifier Review - 5 Key Factors Model.

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Can we save the planet by algae oil?

In this “green” section, we usually publish texts focused on how to live more environmentally friendly. If you drive around every day in a car that eats up more and more gas and you feel guilty, this text will bring you some interesting information about a new research. Our everyday life has many essential parts and oil is often one of them. Nowadays, the inevitable part of a life in the developed world is a car, and nearly everybody has one. So do I, of course, as a realtor who drives around daily. Life would just be impossible without our dear car. Unfortunately, we all know the two crucial problems related to driving: unsure oil supplies driving prices up and down and the environmental damage caused by fuel burning and the related carbon dioxide emissions.

Craig Venter is an American biologist and also a prosperous businessman who established The Institute for Genomic Research. The main interest of his work is genetic engineering. A great deal of heated debate has been aroused by his latest project.

We already know that algae are able to produce natural oil. This has been the topic of some experiments with biofuels. Venter has ambitions to go further. His goal is to change the genomic make-up of algae so that they would create oil nearly the same as traditional crude oil. That would be a giant step forward, as we would be able to use the available oil industry infrastructure such as refineries, and even plastics production could use the existing procedure and production plants as we are using currently, making plastics from crude oil. As Exxon Mobile, being one of the most successful oil producers in the world, heard of all this, they gave Venter a $600 million grant to go on with his research.

And now you might be wondering, OK, but what is so important about it from the ecological point of view? Well, just this. Oil production based on algae could quite probably be the solution to one of the most serious threats facing the world today. Plants take the carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, utilize it in a photosynthesis process to produce the oil and then the oil is burned and turned into oxalates. Naturally, we can’t suppose this prodigious solution to be available this year or next, but science indicates us there is always some way we can try, and Craig Venter and his team have a very good chance of succeeding where others have tried and failed. There are many people out there that want to go easy on the environment, but due to their occupation, it is very difficult for them to stop using cars, just like so many of my fellow Toronto real estate agents can’t.

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In 2008 the US book and magazine industry sector was responsible for the felling of 125 million trees. Many publishing firms are environmentally aware and use sustainably sourced wood pulp for their paper. In simple terms, they plant a new tree for every one they cut down. However, not all do this and even those who do usually fail to take account of the large quantities of water and thermal energy used in the production of the paper.

The carbon footprint of the average book is 7.5 kg of CO2 during the course of its lifetime. However, if you get in your car, drive to the bookstore to buy your book, and then drive home again, the carbon footprint of that book is doubled. It’s interesting, and possibly a little surprising, that such small actions like this can make such a big difference.

So it should be no surprise to learn that electronic book readers – such as the Amazon Kindle – are kinder to the environment. Apart from the fact that no paper, ink or water are used in the production of electronic books, the delivery method – download from the internet using either standard connection or 3G wireless technology – is much more environmentally friendly.

Of course, it would be wrong to suggest that e-book readers have no environmental impact. Clearly they consume both energy and materials in the course of the manufacturing process of the reader device. They also use electrical power when switched on. Even when these factors are factored into the equation, they are still considerably better for the environment than the continued use of traditional printed books, magazines and newspapers.

It is estimated that in 2009, e-book readers will be “carbon neutral” – the CO2 saved by the use of electronic media will almost exactly balance the CO2 used to manufacture and power the devices. In the near future, as usage of e-book readers grows, the manufacture and operating “cost” will be more than outweighed by the savings gained by avoiding the production, processing and distribution of traditional paper based books and magazines.

The majority of people will purchase their Kindle reader based on the fact that it’s convenient, trendy and that it offers a way for them to save money on books. The fact that it’s more environmentally friendly will probably be a secondary consideration for many – even so, it will have a significant positive impact in the future.

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The world’s demand for all energy forms is anticipated to increase by fifty four per cent over the next two decades, according to forecasts by the US Energy Information Administration.The EIA long-term forecast also predicts that world electricity demand will soar to nearly double by 2025. 
Fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas are the source of the majority of the world’s energy.These release energy when burnt but carbon dioxide is also released into the air during the burning process.  These conventional energy resources are finite and the emissions harmful to the environment, hence the growing urgency to develop renewable energy sources, such as  wind, water, biomass, wood, geothermal, photovoltaic and sunlight.   
The amount of energy from sun that reaches the surface of the earth is 6 000 times greater than that which is used on earth.Solar energy has been around since ancient times, but as environmental concerns grow, so too is the popularity of solar power.
Energy from the sun is a workable alternative to the traditional energy sources of fossil fuels, and is mainly used for generating electricity and heating water.  
From enormous sports stadiums and towering skyscrapers to isolated farmhouses and ordinary suburban households, solar power is increasingly becoming the cost-effective energy solution of choice.An example is the giant new stadium in Kaohsiung in Taiwan which is the first stadium to produce power through solar energy.The massive building was erected for the World Games held in July 2009, and generates sufficient energy from the 8 844 solar panels covering the roof to power the structure’s two enormous TV screens and 3 300 lights.  
That is solar power on a massive level.On a far smaller - but no less important - scale, solar energy provides a cost-effective and low maintenance option for domestic households.
Solar energy experts, Perth based Solar My World, say that by installing photovoltaic or solar panels on a domestic property, homeowners will ultimately save on electricity, add value to the house and contribute to creating a greener Australia.For Perth property owners, there are two solar power options available - grid connect and off-grid solar power.
A grid connect system is usually installed in areas that are more built-up and will supply solar power to a household through an inverter.When the solar system generates power that is surplus to needs, that surplus may be ‘on-sold’ to the electricity grid where appropriate.The other system uses a battery bank for energy storage and is a standalone system.This system is more common in remote outlying areas where people have no or restricted access to traditional power sources.  
A benefit of solar power systems is their versatility - they can be AC or DC designed and can be expanded when needs change.
Energy is the single largest contributor to the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, and as environmental concerns grow, the call for people to reduce their own CO2 emissions is growing louder.By using solar energy technology to generate power, the new Taiwanese stadium alluded to earlier in this article, will prevent 660 tons of carbon emissions each year.A decision to install solar panels in our homes could just be the energy needed to save the world.

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Do you know what I was thinking of today? The summer holidays are virtually over and September is almost here. I was reading through the newspaper when I come across the face of Danni Minogue and Cheryl Cole. Yes thats correct it was because the 2009 version of the X Factor was starting soon. I mean the year has literally flew by so quick, it seems as though the X Factor has just finished. And we all acknowledge that the X Factor signals the commencement of the winter time of year. So where has the summer vanished too so fast. I mean I did not live any of it.

Lets have a quick think back, I think it was in June that we had a bug bout of sunshine, but unfortunately I was not in the country at the time. We then had lots of rain and then suddenly another huge heat wave hit which lasted for around five days and which I did experience. Since then it has been a ceaseless course of rain and drizzle.

Well it seems to be all over now as we head into the Autumn, so instead we have to think about switching on and checking the Heater Oil. There are a few things that you should be looking at doing to keep your costs lower this wintertime.

First and foremost you should look at ordering the heating oil that you need right now, if you do you may still be able to get some discount prices, the second thing is to plan for the cold months. I know that a lot of people just switch the heaters on when they feel it getting a bit chilly, but this is entirely the wrong thing to do. I mean its not cold every day of the winter, so why run up your bills?

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The cost of carrying out an environmental impact assessment can be a significant part of the planning and design cost of a development project. Notoriously, the EIA costs are difficult to predict at the outset of the project.

Not too many people are aware of the existence of a concept such as environmental drilling. This term is popular to those who are in the soil boring industries. The popularity of the technique extends to those in monitoring and excavating water wells.

The first step to effective cost management of an environmental impact assessment is to carry out a thorough EIA scoping study. The outcome of the EIA scoping study should be a clear understanding of the basic site characteristics and the likely environmental risks and sensitivities. It should also provide a clear programme on how to address the issues that have been identified in the further environmental impact assessment.

Environmental drilling in this sense makes it possible to increase the water volume while taking into consideration the water’s quality as well. Since well water essentially contains more minerals than surface water, treatment may be needed in the process. Water softening treatments are essential to remove arsenic, manganese and iron out of the water.

This author has had on many occasions remarkable episodes with this form of divination. From seeing a highly specific sign written on the side of a truck driving by, or a bill board as I have been driving or the sudden laughter of a baby as I ask the question “am I on the right track?” All of these experiences show that the Universe and the Universal Source is always listening and always waiting eagerly to give you the gifts that are your birthright. Gifts of abundance, prosperity, fulfilment and pure happiness. So next time you are sitting in the park, for example, mulling over a particular question, just stop and silently scan your environment. Allow your self to be open to anything.

One of the most popular machines used in environmental drilling for water wells is the electric pump. This is used in almost all parts of the globe most specifically in rural areas. There are also different styles used in drilling wells including top-head and table rotary. Others make use of drilling machines with cable tools to get the desired outcome from the procedure. When a shallow drilling machine is used, it is placed atop trucks or trailers. These deep wells can go as deep as 3,000 feet below the ground.

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Are your electricity bills too high? Maybe it’s time you did something about it. There are things you can do to reduce your power bills

Below are some steps you can implement to reduce your utility bills.

Limit Electricity Use:: When leaving a room, shut off any electrical appliances as well as lights. Even if something is not on but is plugged in, it is using electricity. Unplug all chargers and seldom-used appliances.

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Energy saving investments: Buy compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs instead of the regular incandescent ones. You can save about $60 a year by using these energy-saving bulbs. Try an energy-saving tool such as The Power-Save. For your showerheads, get low-flow models. If the water heater is in an unheated part of the house (or even if it isn’t) invest in an insulating blanket/jacket. Change air filters and keep air conditioner coils clean. Ensure that your house has adequate insulation. Replace your windows with more modern, energy-efficient ones. If this isn’t possible, at least check your existing windows for air leaks and correct them.

Home Appliances:

• Use the washing machine only when there is a full load of clothes.
• You’ve heard it before: Use less water!
• Keep the thermostat temperature higher in summer and lower in winter. Even a couple of degrees can help.
• Switch your computer monitor off when not in use. It only takes a second to switch it back on.
Avoid preheating your oven longer than necessary and opening the door while cooking.
Wait until there is a full load before using the dishwasher and opt for no heat drying. Using the air dry option saves 20% of the dishwasher’s total electric consumption.
Use cold water as much as possible when you wash your clothes.
Swap out your appliances to energy-efficient models.
The refridgerator is responsible for 20% of the total electricity used in your home. Turn it to as close to 37 degrees as feasible and check the seals.
Try turning down the temperature on your water heater. One hundred twenty degress (120) F is usually sufficient.

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Take advantage of the home energy audits often provided by your local utility company. An audit can tell you how and where your home is wasting electricity.

Help the earth and future generations by saving power and reducing your utility costs.

Lower or even eliminate your power bill by using solar and wind power to produce your own electricity. Get our complete guide at:

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If you are deciding whether to install a solar energy system to your home, you may be wondering if the savings will be worth the costs. First, there is the initial outlay of buying and installing the solar panels. But you will also save money in several ways, from the immediate reduction in energy costs, to saving against the rising price of fuel, as well as raising the value of your home.

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As there are many factors involved in the installation of a solar electric system, each home is evaluated individually. Your roof’s pitch and facing direction must be considered, as well as the location buildings and trees that could prevent sunlight from reaching the panels. And an accurate appraisal is necessary for each system to perform at peak efficiency. Professional installers will be able to furnish accurate prices for the materials and installation for your particular location.

Whether or not you see an immediate cost reduction depends on your local electric company’s use of net metering. Net metering refers to a policy for solar panel owners in which some utility companies will buy back the customers’ surplus electricity. If your company has this program, your power costs can be significantly reduced. Some customers actually pay nothing each month because their solar panel system produces enough electricity for their own use as well as excess to return the grid. Even if your local power company doesn’t allow for net metering, you will still save on your electric bill. During the day when the sun is making contact with your solar panels, your appliances will be working off your own solar energy instead of electricity from the grid.

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There is also a good chance that solar electric systems will be considered valuable assets to homes in the near future. As the price of fuel continues to rise, so does the realization of the value of alternative energy. If you can show a potential buyer a record of energy savings, that could be just the added value they need to choose your home over another. And your solar power system can be a real hedge against inflation if the price of fuel keeps rising as it’s forecast to do. Installing a solar power system also means you won’t have to tolerate the brownouts and power outages that can occur with bad weather or just due to electrical overload.

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The range of solar lights has grown to the stage when you can create your touch of style. When designing the landscape for your garden and home, it is important to choose the right style for yourself. Below are the different types of styles:

Style 1: Fun and Creative

Fun and Creative Style is usually created by brilliant striking colours such as orange and easily to carry around without plugging into soil or tied to another object. One great item that fits this style is Solar Pot of various patterns on them such as bubbles and flowers. Simply place them on a table or any other flat platform like a normal flower pots and let sunlight shines on them. You can add few stalk of floral item in the centre of the pot to further beautify. At night, it glows in the dark, perfect for a candlelight dinner, without polluting the air and table with wax like real candles.

Style 2: Nature Blending

If you are a nature-lover, you will love nature blending style. The main body of the solar lights are made of stone or synthetic plastic flowers/insects (like butterflies). No matter for outdoor or indoor, image of the stone plays an important role in bringing our mind back to the nature and fills the surrounding with a sense of tranquility. Solar Flower/Insect LED String Light also have the same effect as stone. Best place for them is on the patio, wall or fence. Add a small water fountain using Solar water pump to bring the natural water flowing sound to your garden and home. I love to have all these to complete my “Nature Blending” home.

Style 3: Poised and Shiny

Poised and shiny style really raises the level of your market value and projects an impression of a high profile apartment. With the perfectly polished stainless steel body and sometimes curvy body, it is no wonder it made people view your landscape with envy. If you want your office or home looked poised, plant them along the walkway that has bright sunlight to impress your visitor.

Style 4: Enchanting

Bring back the memory of an enchanted gardens or labyrinth from fantasy stories and movie into your own gardens with enchanting style. Place some enchanted creatures like dwarf using Solar Garden Gnomes and angels using Fairy Solar Lights around your gardens to instill a sense of mystic. Other wonders that you can use to enchant is Lighthouse Solar Lights and Rome Solar Lights, both stands tall between 1 - 2 metres. These creates a sense of “off the beaten track” type of feeling.

Decide on your style for different corner of your house and garden. Each of the design can give a unique impression. Do your own review by looking for designs on the web or newspaper. You may also like to write in to me for more advice some finding the right style to suit your landscape and personality.

Paul Low is the founder for BrilliantSolarLights.com, an Online Solar Lighting Store specialized in wide range of solar lights with design from contemporary to exotic style. He is also a partner for Earth Day Network, actively support the global green movement. You are welcome to visit his blog to view interesting writeup on latest trend in solar lights or send your query on Solar Lights to his email at paul.low1@gmail.com.

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For many people, the concept of ‘going green’ has more to do with seasickness or with the leftovers in the fridge overstaying their welcome than it does with the environment.The truth is, ‘going green’ really does matter.  
Global warming and its effects are increasingly making headlines.Whilst the experts don’t necessarily agree in their assessments of climate change and its implications, there seems little doubt that the earth is getting warmer and something needs to be done.  .  
Global warming is caused by greenhouse gases which are produced during the burning of fossil fuels, such as oil and coal.A carbon footprint is a way of describing the impact that our activities have on the environment, and relates to the amount of greenhouse gases produced in our day-to-day lives measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide.   Global carbon emissions increased by 28 per cent between 1990 and 2004.  
Each person in Australia is now emits more than five tones of carbon per year. The average car gives off more than four tonnes of carbon dioxide annually.  The average Australian household produces about seven tones of greenhouse gases each year just from the use of home electricity. 
We all need to make a contribution and find ways of reducing our carbon footprint.Our primary footprint is that of our own daily lifestyle and our secondary footprint is the one we contribute to via our purchasing choices.We can make green choices. 

There are companies taking the lead through positive environmental actions. 
Online supplier of printer ink cartridges and other consumables for all makes of printer, Earthink.com.au has an easy, hassle-free way to help you offset your carbon emissions.  For every ink cartridge you purchase from them online, they donate part proceeds to Carbon Neutral, a not-for-profit organisation that plants native trees around Australia that absorb C02.In addition to the CO2 absorption, trees also reduce soil erosion, help clarify underground water and help combat salinity.Earthink has over two thousand products from printer cartridges to printer ribbon, making it easy to save the environment and save on home or office printing costs too.
Their footprint covers every corner of Australia, with fast, efficient delivery of a huge range of printing products, backed by secure e-commerce structures and a product assurance policy.  
It takes six trees to absorb one tonne of carbon dioxide.It costs Carbon Neutral $3.00 to plant a tree, and in the past 30 years, they have already grown over thirty million native trees.Hand over some of your environmental responsibilities to Earthink.Buying printer ink cartridges from Earthink.com.au, you will make a contribution to turning Australia green.

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