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14 Apps Connecting You to the Gulf Oil Spill

Image via The Leak In Your Hometown App developers are always quick to hop on a new trend, especially one as big as the Gulf Oil Disaster. But that also means a plethora of tools and apps for all of us, from the serious news to snarky political elbowing. For staying up on the latest updates, becoming a citizen reporter, or simply grasping the impact of the spill, here are 14 apps that connect you to one of the greatest ecological disasters the US has ever experienced. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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14 Apps Connecting You to the Gulf Oil Spill

Ask Pablo: Why Should I Switch My House Over To All-Electric?

A Heat Exchanger. Image Source: Shandchem Dear Pablo: We had a home energy audit and the auditor suggested that we switch our space and water heating from natural gas to electric to become more sustainable. Why is this? The changes suggested by your building auditor can indeed be part of a comprehensive strategy to make your home “carbon neutral.” Since the majority of utility-supplied electricity comes from fossil fuel sources and is by no means “carbon neutral” … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Ask Pablo: Why Should I Switch My House Over To All-Electric?