As we strive to find alternative energy resources, many potential solutions are on the table. Biomass energy is one such solution or is it? Biomass energy is unique in that it has existed in primitive forms since the early days of mankind. Burning wood in a cave is a form of biomass energy, which is simply the conversion of an organic material in a manner that produces heat. For example, a fire converts the organic wood into heat. Therein, however, lays the problem. Global warming is a … [Read more...]
Is A SoyChlor Plant Killing In Jefferson Iowa?
On October 28, 2005, over 250 residents of Jefferson, Iowa, represented by attorneys from LaMarca & Landry, P.C., filed suit against West Central Cooperative in the Iowa District Court for Greene County. The parties to this lawsuit include homeowners, business owners and persons who work at nearby places of employment, such as MicroSoy, Electrolux and American Concrete. The causes of action include nuisance, negligence, trespass, res ipsa loquitur, and strict liability for carrying on an … [Read more...]
Improving your home – green living
The two most common home improvements are new kitchens and new bathrooms, for a variety of reasons. Few people replace their living room or bedroom regularly, but kitchens and bathrooms have so many fixtures and fittings that can quickly become dated, as there are constant advances in design. When you … [Read more...]
Is Your Home Green?
A home that is green is a home built and run with the environment in mind. … [Read more...]
Is the air in your house clean?
It is a little-known fact that the air inside your house is dirtier than the air outside it. No matter what you do … [Read more...]