As winter approaches (in some parts of the world), here are some ideas for “winterizing” homes to stay warm and save energy. Insulating the walls and attics will save about 25% on your home heating bills (ensure that your insulation does not have formaldehyde and uses recycled materials). Wrap your water heater in an […]
by Steven Krieger As humans, we attempt to make our lives as fulfilling as possible. As religiously observant people, we tend to be more conscious of our surroundings. As Jews, we embrace different, and some would argue additional practices into our daily lives. Therefore, it’s not surprising that the idea of Jewish Standard Time […]
You know the little bit of oil that lasted 8 days? Here is your chance to re-enact extraordinary energy savings in celebration of the holiday. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) use 75% less energy than incandescent light bulbs. This means less production of greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and toxic waste. If every U.S. […]
Question: I am considering buying a new car, and I’d like to reduce my energy use for energy security and to protect the environment. It seems that there are a lot of new ecologically friendly technologies, such as hybrids cars. Could you tell me about some of the options? Answer: The United States is […]
by Maryann Donovan, MPH, PhD. Researchers have reported that in the United States, the average person, both young and old, spends 85% or more of their time indoors and most of that time (60-70%) is spent indoors at home. How do we know that air contaminants in your home affect your health? A recent […]
