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If you live in a climate with cold winters, your central heating boiler is by far the most energy-hungry appliance in the house. A boiler in the average UK home burns over £500 worth a gas each year, and is responsible for emitting almost 4 tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. As high energy prices hit householders in the pocket, and more and more people are becoming concerned about Climate Change (caused by the burning of fossil fuels like gas), many people are finding that it makes sense to install a new boiler.

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The new Converse ad reads:

“Conscience Requi(red)
Do not wait for other people
to change the world
The time is now. Do something.”

Although meant as a campaign to help Aids in Africa, it could also be taken as a call to save the Earth. What am I doing right now, to help? How much of my time, am I actually devoting to the environmental cause? How much of my time, am I spending in activities that make matters worse? How much of me is waiting for others to solve the problem? How loud is my green conscience? These are all questions, worthy of being answered. Illusion, laziness, and complacency tend to make me lose sight of the bigger picture, in my day to day life.

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Trying to save energy? Have you paid attention to your electronic devices? The number of televisions, DVD players, stereos, computers, and other electronic appliances in a home has increased steadily over the past few years. While these devices don’t seem like they’d use a lot of power, the fact is that even just a trickle can add up over time. Here are just a few things you can do to keep your electronics from increasing your bill.

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Energy efficiency is a subject that’s receiving lots of attention lately. However, it can be hard to know what steps will help you save energy and which are a waste of time. Here are just a few ways to reduce your energy consumption in the kitchen. It’s not hard to lower your electricity bill and reduce your impact on the planet at the same time!

Cooking is one place you can start saving energy. Using your microwave to reheat leftovers instead of the stove or oven is not only faster, it’s more energy efficient. Most modern microwaves use 40% less electricity than a stove burner.

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