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Reinventing the wheel

August 20, 2010

We all know that cycling is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to get around. With that in mind, the Copenhagen Wheel is making the cycling experience even better. Technorati Tags: Copenhagen, Copenhagen Wheel, Design award Related Posts:Copenhagen summit starts todayReligious groups pledge to go green

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Happy World Environment Day

June 5, 2010

05th of June is the day we celebrate the environment. The date marked the beginning of the first UN conference on human environment, which took place between 05 and 16 June 1972. Here at Energy Refuge we celebrate the environmental all year round, writing about related issues while keeping the main focus on renewable energy. [...]

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How to save electricity during winter

November 23, 2009

Image by the_exploratorium via Flickr It’s getting colder out there, which means more pressure on our home heating systems and a huge increase in electricity consumption. But there are things we can do to mitigate the environmental impact of staying warm in the cold season. Technorati Tags: Electricity, Heat, House, saving electricity, Solar heating, Stove, [...]

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Another Day of Cycling

September 9, 2008

Success! After getting my bike chain fixed ($18), and waiting for my leg to feel better, I got on my bike again. I had some DVDs that were due at the nearby public library. At least I thought that the library was nearby. It took me about 30 minutes to get there and I did [...]

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Riding my bike: Day 1 – An unmitigated disaster

September 4, 2008

So if you have been reading my recent blogs, you know that I am trying to ride my bike for all the short trips I make. Yesterday was my first day. Here is what I have learned: 1. Make sure your backpack fits properly for riding. You will have to loosen the straps a bit [...]

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