http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/ alternative energy, solar power, green, green living, natural living, hydrogen power, global warming, environment, energy efficiency en triciajaneedgar@gmail.com Copyright 2011 2011-11-28T17:22:28+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/home-of-the-first-drive-thru-bans-new-fast-food-restaurants/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/home-of-the-first-drive-thru-bans-new-fast-food-restaurants/#When:21:12:14Z Baldwin City, with a population of 80,000 and home to a whopping 17 fast food drive-thrus, was home to the very first drive-thru back in 1948. But now the city wants to put a ban on any new drive-thru fast food restaurants, in hopes of fighting pollution… News 2010-08-01T21:12:14+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/new-green-careers-in-a-low-energy-future/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/new-green-careers-in-a-low-energy-future/#When:00:19:08Z Many Americans are taking charge and matters into their own hands to carve out a new sustainable lifestyle, despite the government’s incredibly lackluster response to the threat of global climate change and other environmental crises. This is… News 2010-04-04T00:19:08+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/happy-earth-day-2009/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/happy-earth-day-2009/#When:19:34:46Z Hello everyone, I just wanted to take a few minutes to say Happy Earth Day and to thank all of our loyal visitors, readers, subscribers and clients. When we originally started this site over 2 years ago, the goal was to make a difference in… News 2009-04-21T19:34:46+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/earth-hour-2009-is-just-around-the-corner/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/earth-hour-2009-is-just-around-the-corner/#When:19:26:06Z Earth Hour 2009 is just around the corner and it is an important day for you to voice your opinion and show what you stand for. If you are not familiar with Earth Hour, here is a brief history on the event: Earth Hour is an annual international event… News 2009-03-25T19:26:06+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/earth-sheltered-home-green-building-construction-work-exchange/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/earth-sheltered-home-green-building-construction-work-exchange/#When:19:25:43Z Do you want to gain valuable hands-on green building experience this summer? Do you want to learn all about building an earth sheltered home… News 2009-03-22T19:25:43+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/civics-and-the-environment-a-modern-cautionary-tale/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/civics-and-the-environment-a-modern-cautionary-tale/#When:18:00:41Z The Philadelphia Inquirer recently ran a story that illustrates how politics can slow environmental progress in ways many of us never stop to think about. Neither the writer of that story nor I would be surprising anyone by stating that… News 2008-12-30T18:00:41+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/the-environment-and-our-economic-woes/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/the-environment-and-our-economic-woes/#When:01:18:22Z There’s been much discussion of late about a silver eco-lining in the world’s economic troubles.  But will the current financial meltdown really benefit the environment?  Maybe – but it’s more likely to be a wash.… News 2008-10-31T01:18:22+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/solar-wind-hybirds-finally-get-subsidies-but-at-what-cost/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/solar-wind-hybirds-finally-get-subsidies-but-at-what-cost/#When:14:39:28Z In case you have not already heard, the 700 Billion dollar bail out passed both the house and the senate and president bush is set to sign it. Along with this 700 billion dollar bail out plan, was an additional 150 billion in tax breaks in a variety… News 2008-10-04T14:39:28+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/home-depot-anounces-cfl-recycling-program/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/home-depot-anounces-cfl-recycling-program/#When:14:12:00Z Tuesday, Home Depot announced their new CFL recycling program, which puts them on the map as the single largest retailer and recyclers of the Mercury filled… News 2008-06-26T14:12:00+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/our-senators-failed-us-again/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/our-senators-failed-us-again/#When:16:28:00Z Unfortunately this failure of our senators to do what is right, seems to be the norm lately. With gas prices souring, oil companies showing record profits and global warming on the rise, you would think that our senators would make a sound decision… News 2008-06-12T16:28:00+00:00