Practical Environmentalist

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Many of us have a blind spot for extension cords. We tend to treat these power cables as interchangeable parts, but not all extension cords are the same.
Length is important. The longer the extension cord you use, the more energy is lost in transmission. If you only need to add [...]

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Droughts are a worldwide problem, with water in short supply in many different countries. Australia and Spain are both suffering through record breaking droughts right now. It hasn’t gotten much attention in the US, but rainfall in Spain is at its lowest level in 40 years. This comes at a [...]

Popularity: 8% [?]

Popularity: 8% [?]

Popularity: 8% [?]

Popularity: 9% [?]

Popularity: 10% [?]