Author: Green Architect Jeremy Bonin, AIA, LEED AP
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Gas fireplaces combine form and function, making them a great supplemental heat source for your new energy efficient home.

We looked at the new Rinnai RHFE 750 ETR gas fireplace, which has an efficiency rating of up to 83% AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) by using a stainless steel heat exchanger and modulating gas value with an automatic blower. In addition, the RHFE 750 has many other features:

Innovative Technology and Safety Features:
• Electronic seven-stage modulating gas valve efficiently uses only the energy necessary to maintain room temperature, while providing seven different flame patterns and heat output
• Automatically adjusts the heat output and blower speed, delivering a consistent room temperature for maximizing comfort
• Sealed combustion system minimizes indoor heat loss
• Stainless steel heat exchanger
• Thermistor for accurate temperature control
• Sensors for power failure, flame failure, overheat, and power surge

Design and Convenience:
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Author: Amy Rosenthal
Website: http://www.enviroblog.org/2009/10/cell-phone-radiation-serie…

Research has not yet established whether cell phone radiation is harmful. But. Some studies are troubling enough that we recommend reducing your exposure by buying a low-radiation phone or making some simple changes in the way you use your phone.

If you’re one of those people who like to understand the “why” of it all, you’ll appreciate the first post in this series where we explain the science of cell-phone radiation exposure.

No need to panic and ditch your phone (we at EWG certainly aren’t giving up ours). Here’s how to protect your health and stay in touch.

1. USE A HEADSET OR SPEAKER

   Headsets emit much less radiation than phones. Experts are split on whether wired or wireless headsets are safer. (Check out the EWG website for a guide to headsets). Some wireless headsets emit continuous low-level radiation, so take yours off when you’re not on a call. Using your phone in speaker mode also reduces radiation to the head.

2. LISTEN

   Your phone emits radiation when you talk…

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In a recent visit to the UNWTO headquarters, President Sleiman of the Lebanese Republic highlighted the importance of sustainable tourism as an “instrument of peace and understanding.”

Lebanon is a founding member of UNWTO. Since 1975, the country has held several key positions in the organization, and currently chairs the Commission for the Middle East.

“Tourism has become the best incentive for all economic and social policies,” said President Sleiman. He stressed the importance of UNWTO to “contribute more in highlighting the real image of Lebanon: an image of tolerance, openness, freedom, and democracy.”

President Sleiman underscored the great potential of tourism “to achieve peace and build bridges of understanding.” He went on to reaffirm the commitment of Lebanon “to the UNWTO Roadmap for Recovery www.unwto.org/pdf/roadmap_EN.pdf regarding sustainable tourism.”

His entire address his here:

“Thank you very much for your kind invitation to the UNWTO headquarters….

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Author: Jean-Paul
Website: http://www.thechicecologist.com/2009/10/eco-friendly-slot-ca…

Adults shouldn’t have the only eco-friendly fun. Green toys and eco-friendly stuffed animals are quite common for babies and little kids, but what about the older kids? Race in a Case portable slot cars of course!
Slot cars have always been one of my favorites, and while I doubt they use that much energy to begin [...]

Related posts:

1. Tottini – Design For Modern Green Kids
2. Energy Green Cellphone Charging – Eco High/Low
3. Top 5 Strangest Eco-Friendly Solutions

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