Flat, reddish-brown, oval insects less than half-an-inch long, or about the size of an apple seed could take over your bed without you even noticing. Bed bugs, found in the cracks and crevices of mattress pads, sheets, furniture, electrical outlet plates and picture frames will find their way into your very own home if you don’t take precaution. These tiny insects that feed on blood are also commonly found in hotel rooms, where they can easily...
Environment
As Hurricane Sandy swept across the East Coast in October, it left behind a trail of devastating destruction. The damage is estimated to cost as much as $50 billion, according to the Eqecat. Hurricane Sandy’s immediate impact on real estate is evident in areas like the New Jersey shore, where entire houses got completely swept away. What people are wondering, however, is how the housing market is going to be affected as a whole. “This will...
A new study indicates the economic potential for offshore energy production, suggesting offshore energy could produce billions in wages and government revenue and thousands of jobs. There are currently plans in motion to develop a massive offshore wind farm off the coast of South Carolina. The wind farm is estimated to produce about 1,000 megawatts (MG) of clean energy. The study,”S.C. Wind Energy Supply Chain Survey and Offshore Wind...
The natural gas boom in the United State provides more benefits than just cutting carbon emissions. The untapped potential for natural gas could mean energy independence for the US from foreign oil sources. Over the next few years, crude oil production, biofuels, and overall U.S. consumption should be watched closely. James Williams, an analyst from WTRG Economics said, “No matter who is elected, we will be more energy independent every...
Conventional energy is easy, convenient, and used to power almost everything, cars, office building, residential homes etc…Conventional energy is a great source of energy, but results in harmful pollutants. Researchers and developers explore alternative pollution reducing solutions everyday. Alternative energy solutions include, wind, solar, biomass, and biodiesel energy. These energy sources are better for the environment, but are not...
The Empire State building is cutting energy consumption and encourages all other buildings to do the same. The Empire State Building uses enough energy in an hour to keep an average light bulb burning for more than 100 years – This was a wake up call. The 81-year-old building strategically reduced its energy consumption by 38 percent by following key steps. The steps ranged from installing new weather-resistant windows to new air...