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Indoor Wood Stove

Wood stoves are specially designed stoves that use wood as the source of fuel for combustion and heating. Many varieties of wood stoves are available on the market. Each stove differs in its mode of operation, type of fuel used, brand, the heating capacity, and the type of materials used in their manufacture.

Standard Wood Stove Accessories

A standard wood stove can have a lot of accessories that can be purchased separately and are normally not supplied by the manufacturer with the product. With these accessories, you can create a custom wood stove with your own personal look and feel.

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Energy Bill H.R. 6

Energy Bill H.R. 6, The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, is an energy bill that was passed to help the United States break away from relying on other countries for energy.

This bill was supposed to accomplish several goals:

• to help the United States develop internal resources for providing energy by increasing production of fuels that are clean and renewable
• to increase the efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles by promoting research on greenhouse gas capture and storage options
• and to improve the Federal Government’s energy performance

Representative Nick Rahall of West Virginia sponsored the bill, and it was made law on December 19, 2007, almost one year ago. Let’s see how much of an impact this bill has made so far.

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Biofuel

Today’s world is plagued by hunger and war, and despite all technological advancement, these are two things that humanity has been unable to eradicate since ancient times.

With global warming, the earth’s climate has changed drastically, influencing the seasons and thus crop growth around the globe. While global warming is contributing on one end to the ever-increasing food prices, another major contributor to this issue is oil.

OIL vs FOOD

The fossil fuels are undergoing fast depletion with excessive usage, and as the stock runs out, the prices increase steadily. But how does rising fuel cost affect food, you may ask.

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Indoor Fireplace

This sentimental piece on wood stoves was written by a friend of the Energy Superstore, Julie, from Colorado. Here’s what she has to say about an old American tradition: burning wood in a wood stove for heat during the colder seasons.

The Magic of an Indoor Fireplace

I think about all the times I have spent in front of a roaring fire in my husband’s arms, staring out over the beautiful Colorado mountains. A roaring fire invokes a certain warmth, not just from the heat of the flames, but from the feelings it stirs inside.

It is a sight to behold–the crackling warmth of the fire, the sparks rising into the air–both real and metaphorical. Nothing gives a more definite sense of comfort than a real wood fire. The smell of the burning wood, the flickering light, and the warmth can make even the most temporary of places feel like a real home.

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Winter 2008

As winter approaches here in the US, many people are breathing a major sigh of relief. Just three short months ago, the price of crude oil was at historic highs.

Americans first felt the impact of high oil prices to their wallets in the price of gasoline. As the price of gas rose, people began to drive fewer miles in order to budget appropriately.

Looming in the distance, however, is the winter season.

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Palm Tree

Palm oil is currently the most commonly produced vegetable oil in the world. For many rural poor countries, particularly in Southeast Asia, income received from the production of palm oil is the sole source of income.

Palm oil is extremely versatile. While it is extremely high in saturated fats, it is almost solid at room temperature. However when heated, palm oil turns into a liquid. It is used for a variety of purposes, from producing margarine, to a source of alternative energy.

Palm Oil As Biodeisel

Palm oil is used as a fuel in biodiesel internal combustion engines. It is being researched as an alternative to crude oil for its benefits in reducing greenhouse gases and depleting the ozone layer. It is also a renewable source of energy, which means we can always get more; whereas energy sources such as crude oil are finite in their resources.

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