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If one thing is certain about our future, it’s that the human race cannot feasibly continue to burn fossil fuels at our current rate. Sometime in the next decade or two, people are going to be rudely awakened by absurd gasoline prices, and that’s just one rock in the pond. The ripples will spread to different markets: Imports and exports on an international scale, social gatherings, shipping, every form of transportation and more. The ripple effect will then spread throughout the global economy. And yet, it seems that modern society as a whole does not understand that our lives are built on unsustainable fossil fuels.

The only real option that we have is to make a strong, dedicated push towards having a future that relies on clean energy. California, New York and TexasElectricityProviders are some of the best in the country at bringing people from a place of fossil fuel reliance to fossil fuel use, and this is the exact attitude it is going to take to transition out of the upcoming oil crisis.

Make no mistake: The oil situation can only get worse. Clean, sustainable energy is no longer a fairy-tale dream; it’s a necessity. While the horizon may hold incredible technology stemming from the great Nikola Tesla’s mind, thorium’s incredible nuclear efficiency or solar power’s practical approach, it’s important to realize that the transition needs to be made before the crisis. While many will be able to weather a slow collapse of the world’s oil industry, many still will not. Without energy, many people will be unable to do their job, and that equals an economy with a reduction in supply. Lower supply leads to higher demand and higher demand leads to higher prices. It’s a vicious cycle, and most everyone’s going to be hurt by it. The costs of the necessities of life like food, water, shelter and medical care will be far more damaging than gas and electricity prices becoming unmanageable. We can live with candlelight if need be, but we can’t live without food and clean water.

While this might all sound gloomy, there’s still hope for the future. People need to investigate, research and invest in clean energy. Solar technology is looking more promising by the month, thorium reactors are being tested in India and some of Tesla’s ideas are being brought back to the public eye.

At the end of the day, we must all understand that if we wait too long and continue to ignore this problem, we will all bear witness to a catastrophic, global great depression. This is not dramatization; it is a plea. Please take a moment and look at how much of the world’s economy relies on oil and its plastic derivatives. Does it honestly seem like the world as we know it could possibly flourish if oil prices doubled or tripled in a short span of time?

One thing that certainly eats up a lot of money is paying for gas. Even worse, the use of petroleum to fuel cars pollutes the environment and contributes to global warming. Thankfully, there are a few strategies you can use to cut down on how much gas your car actually uses.

Most importantly, you should try to develop alternate routes to get to where you want to go. You may be surprised to learn that the shortest distance between two (more…)

The Department of Energy requires bright yellow labels on many home appliances to inform consumers about how efficient they are. The EnergyGuide label is either on the packaging for the appliance or on the model itself. These labels indicate how the appliances compare to other brands and models, along with estimating an average cost of using it annually.

The three biggest energy consumers in homes are the cooling and heating systems, followed by water heaters. Each of these carries the EnergyGuide label and also tells consumers what differentiates (more…)

Experienced gardeners know that mulch is one of the basics of horticultural success, keeping plant roots warm in winter, cool in summer and creating conditions that require less watering during warm weather. Many materials can be used as mulch, although mulch made with organic matter provides extra nutrients to the soil. Gardeners often create their own mulch at home using compost bins, and others purchase ready-made mulch from home-and-garden retailers.

Mulch cuts down on watering by reducing evaporation of water present in the soil. During winter, it helps to keep roots of tender perennials from (more…)

The great thing about the whole greener living movement is you can leave the toxic cleaners at the market where they belong. Products such as bleach and ammonia aren’t truly needed. Here are a few simple cleaners and methods that work safely.

Mold, Mildew and Lime Removal

Mix 1/2 cup white vinegar with 5 cups warm water. Apply by rag or add liquid to a small spray bottle. Allow it to sit 5 minutes and scrub away. The vinegar will kill mold and mildew.

Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda on the surface to create a ” (more…)

Washing dishes is an every day occurrence. It is important to consider the impacts of every day habits on the environment. When considering whether dish washing or washing by hands saves more water, there are several factors to reflect on. Depending on your habits, it is not totally black and white to compare dish washing and washing by hand. This also explains why various studies have shown either method coming up on top.

While some people believe that dishwashers are the more (more…)

You don’t have to make dramatic changes in your life to help protect the environment. Even basic changes can help you live an eco-friendly life. First, start adjusting your behaviors in your own home. For example, you can encourage your children to turn off the lights when they leave a room. If no one is watching the television or using the computer, it should be turned off. Try to avoid wasting water by only running your clothes washer when the appliance is (more…)