It's not the first time there's been a cold snap in Florida. Over the years there have been harsh winter
freezes in our area that have destroyed the orange crops and made life really cold for those of us used to much warmer climes!
But what is causing this cold snap...I thought we were in the middle of global warming trend?!
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With energy prices dropping drastically over the past couple of months, some green home builders are finding that interest in their energy efficient and economical homes has dipped. Builders in Arizona and in California noticed a dip in their homes sales when the cost of oil and gas went down.
Does this mean Green is dead? Is it a better investment to buy a home that is not energy efficient if it is cheaper than a green home?
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Florida is moving closer to determing what types of renewable energy will be utilized in this state.
A huge step forward was made in the conversation between consumer advocates, renewable energy industry officials, and environmentalists, who are helping the Public Utilities Commission to create their proposal to the state legislators on renewable energy for Florida, due by the end of January.
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Over the course of time, scientists have found that mold may have been the driving force
behind a number of interesting phenomena including stories of leprosy in the Bible, the Salem Witch Trials, the Irish Potato Famine and the curse of the mummy’s tombs.
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You hear so much about one particular mold these days, Stachybotrys Chartarum, otherwise known as Black Mold or Toxic Mold.
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Whether seen as a fad or a true necessity, green housing is starting to take root in Southern Florida. Local builders are starting to realize that going green could actually mean saving and making more money.
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