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Eco-Friendly For Regular Folks

Pollution, The Air We Breathe and Ozone

Have you ever smelled ozone in the air? Ever heard the news guys mention an “Ozone Action Day?” Too much ozone in the air smells like someone burning metal wires in the air. It is really strange. This simple molecule which is simply three oxygen atoms held together is also known as trioxygen. It is [...]

Matt Lauer in Beliz Looking At Green Climate Change Problems

Matt Lauer and the group from the Today Show were in Belize (the Blue Hole and Half Moon Caye) this week looking into the environmental impact temperature change is having there. Belize, located in the Southern end of the Caribbean Sea, is home to some of the most exotic marine life on the planet and [...]

What Is Clean Coal Technology?

Clean coal: what is it? I have heard this term tossed around so much lately as the presidential race is in full swing and eco-issues are at the forefront. Really, can coal be clean? As you will see, there is not one straight and clear answer… Clean coal is actually an energy industry term which refers [...]

Organic vs Natural Fertilizer

Lawn care is one of the easiest ways to “go green” and you won’t have to pay more or sacrifice quality by going the organic route. In fact, organically treated lawns look better than their chemically slathered counterparts if cared for properly. Folks, you should be excited about this! Organic lawn care is the ultimate [...]

Defining Biodiversity

As a part of the Balanced Green Living blog, we strive to educate you on the buzz words associated with the green movement. Biodiversity is one of those terms. Everyone thinks they know what it means, but asked to define it, they often can only do so in the broadest, most general terms. [...]