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WegoWise's Top 5 Links for Summer Projects

Posted by Bert Connelly on Fri, Jun 29, 2012

Whether you want to be a more informed citizen or just want to kill some time before 5 on a Friday afternoon, WegoWise has got you covered. It's the best time of year to take a stay-cation and work on some of the things you have been putting off for years. If your deck doesn't have stairs, that might be the best place to start, Dad. But if you are looking for a great project to pour some time into, look no further. So peruse our best links, give us some feedback and be sure to share some of the info you just gleaned with other interested parties at the parties you are hopefully attending this weekend. Brought to you by DanNateSeanLilyCatherineCaseyKate and Bert.

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Tags: Green living

Your Car's Carbon Footprint: Hybrid vs. Gasoline vs. Electric Cars

Posted by Kate Voorhes on Tue, Jun 26, 2012

In the green world, the debate over which type of car has the lowest environmental impact is one of the most confusing.

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Tags: Renewables, Sustainability, Energy efficiency, Green living

WegoWise's Top 5 Links for the Energy Conscious Summer Weekend

Posted by Bert Connelly on Fri, Jun 15, 2012

Whether you want to be a more informed citizen or just want to kill some time before 5 on a Friday afternoon, WegoWise has got you covered. Summer is in full swing and what better way to ring in the season than to bask in the glow of energy efficiency! So peruse our best links, give us some feedback and be sure to share some of the info you just gleaned with other interested parties at the parties you are hopefully attending this weekend. Brought to you by DanNateSeanLily, CatherineCasey and Bert.

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Tags: Sustainability, Localvore, Energy efficiency, Water Conservation, Green living

WegoWise's Top 5 Links for the Energy Conscious Smartphone

Posted by Bert Connelly on Fri, Jun 08, 2012

 

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Tags: Sustainability, Localvore, Energy efficiency, Green living

Energy Tracking with Opower's Facebook App

Posted by Catherine Schirm on Thu, Jun 07, 2012

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Tags: Energy efficiency, Green living

WegoWise's 5 Best Lynx for an Energy Efficient Friday

Posted by Bert Connelly on Fri, Jun 01, 2012

Whether you want to be a more informed citizen or just want to kill some time before 5 on a Friday afternoon, WegoWise has got you covered. So peruse our best links, give us some feedback and be sure to share some of the info you just gleaned with other interested parties at the parties you are hopefully attending this weekend. Brought to you by DanNateSeanLily, CatherineCasey and Bert.

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Tags: Energy efficiency, Building science, Green living, Case Study

WegoWise's Top 5 Links for Air Quality

Posted by Sean Shanley on Fri, May 25, 2012

Whether you want to be a more informed citizen or just want to kill some time before 5 on a Friday afternoon, WegoWise has got you covered. This week we take a look at making sure the air you breathe isn't doing you more harm than good.  So peruse our best links, give us some feedback and be sure to share some of the info you just gleaned with other interested parties at the parties you are hopefully attending this weekend. Brought to you by DanNateSeanLily, Catherine, and Casey.

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Tags: Sustainability, News and Policy, Green living

The Donora Smog Disaster and the Clean Air Act of 1970

Posted by Nate Brevard on Thu, May 24, 2012

 

In 1948, the people of Donora, Pennsylvania experienced the worst pollution disaster in the history of the United States.

Many credit the literary works of Henry David Thoreau or Teddy Roosevelt’s patronage of national parks as the roots of the green movement in the US. However, after two world wars with the Great Depression thrown between them, environmentalism and sustainability were far from people’s minds. The tragedy and loss of life of the Donora Smog tragedy and the shock of awareness it created greatly contributed to the legislative drive that created the Clean Air Act.

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Tags: Sustainability, News and Policy, Green living

The Green Button Initiative: Access your Utility Information Now!

Posted by Catherine Schirm on Tue, May 22, 2012

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WegoWise's Top 5 Links for a Green Home

Posted by Sean Shanley on Fri, May 18, 2012

Whether you want to be a more informed citizen or just want to kill some time before 5 on a Friday afternoon, WegoWise has got you covered. This week we take a look at reducing energy consumption in your house and getting it from better sources.  So peruse our best links, give us some feedback and be sure to share some of the info you just gleaned with other interested parties at the parties you are hopefully attending this weekend. Brought to you by DanNateSeanLily, Catherine, and Casey.

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Tags: Renewables, Sustainability, Localvore, Energy efficiency, Green living