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Matthew Speer Matthew Speer is a Marketing and Advertising Executive that has worked with companies like AOL and U.S. News University Connection. He also has a passion for sustainability and keeping the Earth a beautiful place for our future generations which is why he helped create iSustainableEarth.com. Inspired by his own family and taking strides to go green he strives to live a sustainable lifestyle through research and action.

Solar Panel Installations Growing at a Staggering Pace

Solar Panel Installations Growing at a Staggering Pace

The solar energy market is booming across the U.S., thanks to lower prices and clean energy initiatives. This has led to the second highest quarter of growth for solar power, spurring 506 megawatts of clean energy production in the first three months of 2012.

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Summer Water Saving Tips for Your Lawn and Garden

Summer Water Saving Tips for Your Lawn and Garden

During the summer months, a family’s water usage can skyrocket by nearly 100 percent. Much of this water is wasted in overwatering and other lawn related activities. Learn more about how to conserve water by reviewing these tips, they can help you save some green and go green at the same time.

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Sustainable Living Tips to Keep Your Summer Green

Sustainable Living Tips to Keep Your Summer Green

Summer is a time for families and friends to come together and enjoy the great outdoors. Don’t forget that small changes can help you go green or live a sustainable lifestyle this season. From all natural sunscreen to tips to lower your electric bill, we have you covered from head to toe.

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The United Nations Predicts Green Job Growth Worldwide

The United Nations Predicts Green Job Growth Worldwide

The next two decades could bring about 60 million new green jobs according to a report by the United Nations. Nearly half of the global workforce is expected to be affected by the greener global economy, especially with energy efficiency jobs and renewable energy careers.

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The Unfortunate Truth of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

The Unfortunate Truth of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Our obsession with convenience and greed has created the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a testament to the true ignorance of our modern world. Uncover the facts about this pile of trash, larger than Texas, floating out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

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The Navy’s Great Green Fleet Takes Friendly Fire

The Navy’s Great Green Fleet Takes Friendly Fire

The Navy’s Great Green Fleet is about to make its world debut, only to be attacked by congressional leaders. With energy independence at the forefront, the use of alternative energy within the military will have an uphill battle to fight this year.

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Banned! Vermont is the First State to Ban Fracking

Banned! Vermont is the First State to Ban Fracking

In a move largely symbolic, Vermont has banned the practice of hydraulic fracturing or fracking to help curb environmental damage and water contamination. Vermont is hoping this ban will be the model for other states to adopt, pushing for greater respect of our planet and resources she holds.

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The Push for Energy Independence Stimulates Green Job Growth

The Push for Energy Independence Stimulates Green Job Growth

The drive for energy independence in America has begun to stimulate local economies and could begin to stem the tide of the economic downturn. Our workforce and planet are screaming for something to change and green jobs associated to energy independence could produce hundreds of billions of dollars in new wealth.

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Keeping Dangerous Medicines Out of the Water Supply

Keeping Dangerous Medicines Out of the Water Supply

Pharmaceuticals such as birth control, anti-depressants, vitamins and antibiotics have been found in millions of American’s drinking water. Studies have shown that genetic mutations have occurred in fish, birds and amphibians because of this problem and now scientists are concerned about your health.

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One Small Victory Against the Toxic Practice of Fracking

One Small Victory Against the Toxic Practice of Fracking

The only thing cool about fracking is being able to say the word. The drilling practices of fracking have been linked to toxic wastewater and polluted air, though new rules may help curb that exposure. Find out how one tiny step for mother earth could start the end of an era.

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