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the Green Cloud

lpaholski — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:15:52 +0000

The emergence of cloud computing services has created an entirely new way for individuals and businesses to view and interact with the Internet. Whereas it was previously used primarily to access and disseminate information, it can now be used to access private data and applications, turning programs into services instead of platform-specific installations.

Easier than ever to use Green Building Materials for your Home

lpaholski — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:46:16 +0000

If you’re seriously considering redecorating or remodeling your home, you’re probably in the process of choosing materials and pricing out contractors for the job. And if you try to keep your home eco-friendly, you’ll be pleased to know that it’s become easier than ever to use green building materials for your remodeling project.

Playing Catch-up with E-book Readers

lpaholski — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:58:37 +0000

The tools that students use to learn have changed dramatically in the past few years. Thanks to technology: laptops, Kindles and iPads are slowly replacing pencil cases, notebooks and backpacks. And the digital revolution is coming to books as well: Amazon’s digital book sales have surpassed their physical book sales for the first time this year.

Environmental Occupations in a Shrinking World

lpaholski — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:19:06 +0000

As a nation, we’ve come a long way since the first Earth Day back in 1970. Since that April day over forty years ago, a cabinet-level department of the federal government has been established and laws governing both clean air and water are established standards for our country. This growing part of our overall economy has created thousands of jobs to carry out and support these efforts.

Small steps: From thinking about to Living Green

lpaholski — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:22:32 +0000

As environmentally-friendly efforts are finding their way into the mainstream, “green living” techniques in the home and workplace are becoming more popular. But it’s more than just a way to save the environment - it can be a great way to save money. Taking care of your daily schedule, like working, attending school and tending to your family, can make it hard to commit to a green lifestyle. But taking a little time to pay attention to how you use the resources around you can provide ideas to save money in your everyday life.

Green Academic Programs

lpaholski — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:55:16 +0000

As more citizens take steps to become more environmentally conscious, colleges and universities are recognizing the need to prepare their students for the emerging green workforce. The word “green” has come to mean various things under the broad definition of environmental awareness, but the term “green jobs” is a recent development. Nevertheless, students interested in a green career path have an increasing number of options for study and for entering the workforce.

How to Be a Green College Student

lpaholski — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:35:10 +0000

College is perhaps one of the most “non-green” opportunities a student must take advantage of. Because having a college degree can determine whether or not a company chooses to hire an individual, it is important to take the step in obtaining that shiny piece of paper. But for those who are interested in creating a better world for our children, college can be a hard place to start.

The Job You’re MostLikely to Have in Ten Years

lpaholski — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 02:07:51 +0000

Your job, a decade from now, will be impacted significantly by changing trends in energy consumption. If the Industrial Revolution was fueled by coal and petroleum products, the green global technological revolution will transition gradually to being fueled by wind, solar, and tide-generated sources of energy. Business man working While the Industrial Revolution provided wealth and a standard of living far better than ever previously known in human history, it also depended on non-renewable energy sources which polluted the environment in a way never before known to man.

Online degrees in Environmental Science

lpaholski — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:11:57 +0000

Online classes have become increasingly popular over the past few years and with good reason. For the busy individual with a full time job who also has aspirations for advancements in education, online classes can prove to be a good option. The online degrees offered by many institutions are just as diverse and various as the regular programs of the same study. The focus on the environment is not a new science, and humans have always sought out ways to improve the quality of their surroundings. This, in turn improves the health and well-being of both men and beasts.