Saturday 3 December 2011

Nigel in Ipswich

Nigel in Ipswich has installed solar power and a wind generator.

He also keeps chickens, pumps water from a well and recycles rain water.




CLICK HERE for more information about his activities

Tuesday 29 November 2011

Colin and Patrick

Colin and Patrick in the West Midlands have tried to produce a sustainable home.

They installed solar power, a ground source heat pump and attempted to recycle rain water.


CLICK HERE to read their blog

Tuesday 8 November 2011

Sunday 2 October 2011

Carbon credits are a method for offsetting carbon footprints

"Carbon credits will be the world's biggest market" - New York Times

 Companies and individudals are going green by offsetting their carbon footprints.
 Carbon credit brokers are springing up and making good money all the time.

CLICK HERE to find out how you can get involved

Tuesday 2 August 2011

Convert a normal car into an electric car

With petrol becoming more and more expensive and no respite in sight many drivers are looking for something else. Is a hybrid or electric car a viable alternative? Will it be reliable? Will it be worth the investment?

It is cheap and easy way to convert a normal car into an electric car

CLICK HERE to find out how

Friday 8 April 2011

Is Nuclear Power worth Investing in?

For the last ten years, most media outlets have paid a great deal of attention to the worldwide energy crisis and to global warming in particular. It is generally agreed that alternative energy sources will need to be developed to meet our ever expanding need for power. Possibilities include wind power, solar power, wave/tidal energy and biomass but while these technologies can make a contribution, it is unlikely that that existing alternative energy technology can provide enough energy to meet out needs.

Another possibility is nuclear power which is clean, efficient, reliable and relatively cheap. Despite the problems disposing of the dangerous waste produced, politicians seem to be ready to consider the use of nuclear power and might agree to a large scale construction program.

Many analysts have speculated that the worldwide nuclear energy market could grow substantially by 2030.

Does this mean nuclear energy is worth investing in?

In the U.S.A, the Department of Energy expects the amount of electricity needed to rise by 50% during the next twenty years. Worldwide electricity consumption is expected to double by 2030. Fossil fuel stocks are dwindling and the price oil continues to rise

It more than possible that there will be an increase in demand for nuclear power and this coincides with a weak amount of supply. Basic economics tells us that prices increase and decrease according to supply and demand.

Furthermore, as emerging economies in Asia develop over the next twenty years, the spike in demand for cheap, clean, reliable alternative energy sources could intensify and nuclear power is well placed.

Various private sector investment managers have recently described the structural shortage of power generation facilities in the developing world. Some countries are in the process of building large numbers of nuclear power stations and this will lift the demand for uranium.

Until recently, it has been very difficult for an ordinary investor to participate in the nuclear energy market because most investment opportunities were offshore. This has changed and there are now several options available:-


Three years ago, the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) launched its first futures contract for uranium. This allows investors to speculate on the future growth. Prices were high before the Global Credit Crisis in 2008 when uranium was trading at approximately $140 per pound. Recently it was approximately $40
Investors can invest in the potential growth in the price of uranium by investing in mining companies which often have a very low share price. Proper research should be carried out and if the company finds substantial deposits the share prices will rise significantly
Investors can invest in companies that have existing uranium operations such as BHP Billiton and Cameco which are both large companies and proven leaders in the field. Many smaller companies in countries with uranium deposits are good investment opportunities but shares would need to be purchased on a foreign exchange.
The currency of countries with uranium deposits should increase in price and Forex Brokers could give advice about whether this is a viable investment opportunity

Global Warming? Energy Crisis? No Way!

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Paul_M_Williams

Wednesday 6 April 2011

Ten Ways to Feel Good About Yourself

Feeling good about yourself can seem like a long way away if you do not feel like that right now. But there is nothing better than feeling good about who you are and where you are in life, and that is something that everyone should be striving for.

Here are 10 things you can do daily to help you feel good about yourself.

1. Work hard

Whatever job you do - do it well. It doesn't matter what you do as a career as long as you do it the best you can. The satisfaction that comes from working hard and doing the best you can will instantly make you feel like a winner and someone who puts their effort into things. This will make you feel successful and push you forward in your career.

2. Do what you love as a career

When you are working for something you believe in you will be happier than if you work for something you can't stand. This makes sense right? But so many people are working at jobs they hate, and find themselves spending their days complaining and wishing they were doing something else. We spend a lot of time at work and we should be doing what makes us feel good.

Whatever makes you happiest is what you should be doing. You can become anything you want. You can do whatever you want. You just have to put the work in to get there. If you need education then get it. If you need skills then acquire them. If you need to just get off your butt and go for it then do that! Do what you got to do to do what you love.

3. Do what you love in life

Everyone has different passions and activities that they enjoy. Not engaging in these activities is stifling your happiness. When you get to do what you love you feel good naturally. So get out and do what you love! Find the time in your day to do something that makes you feel good.

4. Be kind to others

Being a good person to others makes you feel good instantly. Ever heard of the smile effect? If you smile at someone then they will pass it on. Soon your initial smile may have caused a smile in another country! The point is if you are kind to others you will make them feel good and affect their day positively. This will make you feel good just knowing that.

5. Be thankful

Spend some time being thankful for the things in your life that make you happy. It may be your spouse, your pets, or your new kindle. Whatever it is take some time to really feel good about it and you will carry that happy feeling into other things in your day.

6. Make a difference in the world

Whether you donate to a charity or help an elderly person at the grocery store, you can make a difference in the world daily. Things like recycling, composting, and being conscious of our world are all things that can make a difference. Helping others, and being aware of others needs and desires, can also make a difference. You will feel great about yourself because you are impacting this world in a positive way.

7. Stop complaining

When you complain you feel bad. There is no way that you can complain and feel good at the same time. So do what you got to do to stop complaining! Take action and make those things you complain about better. And try to accept the things you cannot change. You will find you feel better about yourself and your life just from this one act alone.

8. Take care of yourself physically

Make better food decisions when you sit down to eat. Try to eliminate processed food and start to eat more fresh and organic food. Avoid sugar and eat more naturally sweet treats like fruit. Start exercising at every chance you get and get your body feeling great! Your digestive system will improve, your body will tone up, and you will feel like a million bucks.

9. Take care of yourself mentally

A golden rule is to strive to be better every day. Whatever issues you are having should be things on your to do list of things to work on and make better. Personal development is crucial to moving forward in life and feeling good about yourself. If you stay in the same spot for life you will feel the same for life. Get growing!

10. Change negative thoughts

Whether you have to use positive affirmations or just give yourself a tap on the head to break the thoughts - stop thinking negatively. Negative thoughts put you in a place that is the exact opposite of feeling good. They bring you down and hold you there by becoming beliefs. So if you think you are fat, even if you are not, you will soon believe it to the core of your being. How can you feel good when you believe something negative? Work on affirming to yourself positive thoughts and soon those positive thoughts will become your beliefs. Then you will start to feel really good about yourself.

Kari runs a personal development website called Manifest Connection. The website is geared towards helping other improve their lives and find happiness

Visit it today at http://manifestconnection.com to start being happier and healthier, and just feel good.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kari_Farmer