Go Green Matter

I am only 15 years old but have learned a lot in school and on my own about how important it is to take care of the planet and try to repair much of the damage that has been done by previous generations. Don’t get me wrong, I love my iPod, my net-book and getting a ride to the local mall with my mom but I just think it is so sad that so many generations have taken this earth for granted and now it is up to me and my future generations to fix it.

I spend a lot of time doing research on the web because I am part of a local non-profit called Green for Saving the Earth we hold weekly meetings and try and educate our local community on how to contribute to a greener earth. I often search the web for good green blogs and directory sites but I also believe in giving to charity. One of the most interesting ideas I have come across is charity car donation programs, they often give money from a donated car to charity and most of them use eco-friendly disposal of the cars. Whatever your age, please help do something today for a greener tomorrow!

Like most folks these days I am trying to go a darker shade of green, not only to make my stay on this planet a little brighter but also to instill good values in my three children. One of the most difficult areas of my life to go green is my car. I love old, big, gas guzzlers and I cringe when I see those little smart cars cruising through the neighborhood. But the pressure is building and my wife and kids won’t let-up, calling me earth-killer and pollution-Paul and other not so nice names….

I finally decided to take a stand and point out to them how positive my contributions to a greener earth are because I only use used auto parts and when I get rid of any of my old junk cars I always do it by using a local authorized treatment facility. I typically drop them off directly to the junk car yard and have them evacuate the fluids, take out the mercury switches and do there eco-friendly thing. So if you see me don’t call me names because I really do care about the environment but I just show it in different ways.

With the whole world trying to change its ways by going green in the home and the workplace, it has recognized that a major step is to find good sources of clean energy that won’t create as much carbon emissions as fossil fuels is to switch to alternative sources. One such source is natural gas energy which is a popular clean energy that is making waves today.

What is natural gas energy?
Natural gases such as ethane, methane, butane, and propane, amongst others, are all sourced from the ground. The process that gas utilities undergo to make these gases available as an energy source to people is to remove everything in the natural gas except for the methane. After this, it becomes pure methane which can now be used as a clean energy in your home.

Why natural gas is a clean fuel
When you burn a fossil fuel, you burn different elements that create harmful chemicals that are released into the atmosphere. Fossil fuels, like coal or petrol, are complex chemicals that create high carbon emissions. With natural gas it has less harmful effects. Burning natural gases only create water and carbon dioxide which are less harmful to the environment and atmosphere. The good news is that in the United States alone, 23 percent of all energy being utilized is from supplies of natural gas. To date, the United States is also a major producer of natural gas in the entire world. Many of the U.S. electric power plants are mainly fueled and run using natural gas energy.

With the world trying to go green with all its efforts in energy sourcing and conservation, sources like solar energy and natural gas energy are becoming more popular options. As great renewable sources of clean energy, people know that solar power and natural gas energy will do less damage to the environment, which will better ensure our future.