February 4, 2010

Marine Science Professor Explains How Carbon Dioxide Causes Ocean Acidification

clamresearchMarine science professor Dr. Mark Green explains Ocean Acidification as one of the biggest environmental challenges. Dr. Green teaches at St. Joseph’s College of Maine and has written many articles and lectured widely about the “serious and immediate threat” posed by the rising pH level of the ocean.

Ocean acidification characterized by the ongoing decrease in pH of the world’s oceans, caused by their uptake of  extra  greenhouse gases(mostly carbon dioxide) created during the industrial era.

Greenhouse gases absorb and emit radiation. Greenhouse gases include water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, sulfur hexafluoride, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and more.

Greenville Eco Family salutes St. Joseph College’s marine science expert and oyster farmer, Dr. Marc Green, for his commitment to the health of the Earth’s oceans. We hope that you enjoy Dr. Green’s December 31, 2009 conversation with The Maine Public Broadcasting Network, and please, reduce the admission of carbon dioxide gas whenever possible!

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January 27, 2010

Pingree Defends American Lobster

American lobster fisheries are Maine’s signature fishery.   In 2009, lobster contributed over a quarter of a billion dollars to the Maine economy, helping support over 10,000 Maine families.

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Sustainable lobster fishing is critical to Maine’s economy, so important in fact that Maine regulates lobster fishing through legislative action, the state’s Department of Marine Resource and has delegated some authority directly to the lobster industry, which is one of the most successful examples of co-management in the country.

Maine’s sustainable lobster industry is a success story of sustainable fishing. The lobster industry is a network of working families that stimulates the economy, protects natural resources, demonstrates collaborative action, and provides a healthy natural food to consumers.

Greenville Eco Family salutes Representative Chellie Pingree for defending funding for lobster research while educating a Texas lawmaker who can’t comprehend that the American lobster industry contributes millions of dollars each and every year in tax revenue to the federal government. These videos depict the battle over funding for lobster research.

The floor debate, Pingree defends Maine families as she explains the benefits of sustainable lobster fishing research.

Support American families, enjoy an American Lobster today remembering that the best tasting lobsters come from the cold and pristine Maine waters.

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January 25, 2010

An American Success Story of Sustainable Fishing

Maine Lobsters are carefully harvested by local Maine Families in a way that maintains a healthy stock for next year’s dinner table and for the next generation of Families.HarrigansSeafoodAd

have self-imposed conservation methods including a return to the sea policy on lobsters that either too small (the babies) or to large (the breeders).

Small Lobsters are too young to produce offspring and large lobsters generate the greatest amount of offspring, so protect the valuable lobster stock by returning theses lobster to the sea.

Because Maine’s coastal waters are pristine and rich in nutrients, and because Maine lobstermen protect the future of the lobster industry, Maine Lobsters will always by plentiful. So you can feel great about celebrating with Maine Lobster, an incredible, renewable seafood delicacy.

Love Maine Lobsters Hand Selected for Quality

The contributors to Greenville Eco Family believe in building a strong economy through responsible environmental living and we support the further development of Maine’s Industry.

Love Maine Lobster, a Biddeford, Maine company, uses the best available environmental practices, and now offers a financially rewarding  business opportunity with a minimal investment
Love Maine Lobster1)    Love Maine Lobster’s Professional Lobster Dealers hand selects the best quality lobster for our customers.

2)    All of Love Maine Lobsters must meet high standards before they receive a Love Maine Lobster endorsement with a Love Maine Lobster band that guarantees a superb tasting Maine lobster.

2) Love Maine Lobsters are shipped overnight to our partners ensuring customers receive the freshest lobsters available, the exact same freshness that Maine residents demand

3) Love Maine Lobsters live in the most technologically advanced  lobster system designed by Maine engineers in order to preserve the superior qualities of fresh Maine Lobster.

4) Love Maine Lobsters supports the advancement of marine science and conservation in America’s schools by donating a portion of each purchase each purchase to Touch Tanks For Kids an all volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to helping schools and educational facilities improve national science education.

Greenville Eco Family sincerely thanks all the Maine lobstering families for protecting the Maine  lobster industry. This video gives the viewer an inside account of sustainable lobster  fishing in Maine.

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December 30, 2009

Electrolux EL490A Oxygen3 PlasmaWave HEPA Air Purifier Review

is the latest most powerful choice in providing clean air for your home and family.  This purifier combines a slim yet fashionable design with a performance that is second to none.  This indoor air purifier can accommodate rooms up to 326 square feet.

This air purifier starts working by trapping large particles, dust, hair and lint and will reduce the irritating odors caused by pets, chemicals, cigarette smoke and various chemical vapors.  It will then execute its True HEPA filtration, capturing 99 percent of airborne pollutants that are extremely tiny, including dust, pet dander, lint and smoke, removing them from the air you breathe.    Finally the uses new technology called PlasmaWave Technology, which generates both positive and negative ions to crate plasma clusters that instantly neutralize viruses, bacteria, chemical vapors and many odors in the air.  It also provides four different fan speeds that efficiently operates at maximum capacity automatically.

can be operated in both sleep mode, which allows for turning the fan down durning the night or Auto Mode, where sensors in the purifier monitor odor levels and adjust the fan accordingly.  Other benefits include Energy Star Certification which means it uses approximately the same amount of energy as a 7-watt night light.   It also has a handy indicator light that will tell you when the filter of the unit needs to be replaced.

These PlasmaWave HEPA Air Purifiers are recommended for rooms as large as 326 sq. ft. Other features include Ozone emission meets FDA standards, AHAM and Energy Star certified, and remote control with a convenient cradle located on the unit

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November 23, 2009

Solar Power For Home Use

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has become a realistic alternative for many in these days of expensive foreign oil and the harmful economic and environmental impact on our planet. The deficit of energy resources, the accelerated depletion of non-renewable energy, the ever-rising requirements for power supply, the persistant warnings concerning our environment are sufficient proof to tell us that it’s time to do something. So, what can be done? First, why not try solar power for use in your home?

If you are suprised by this notion, I can tell you that home use of your own solar power,  not only helps the environment and helps save power; it also cuts down our electricity costs considerably. Now, that’s a real-life advantage apart from how you will greatly benefit the world,  believe me, you will feel good about doing this.



Let us first take a look at the advantages of using  solar power at home
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• less dependence on frustrating resources: Who wants to depend upon public utilities forever? Living off the grid allows you to rely solely on your own resources and not those supplied by the government or corporations. How often have you cursed when faced with a power outage in the middle of an important work or a party? Wouldn’t you like to take charge of these factors that affect your life? With alternative power solutions at home, you can take a look at this and see how you can save money:



• Using natural resources like solar power, doesn’t cost anything: How would you feel when you didn’t have to pay for the power you use? Wouldn’t it be delightful to use as much power as you want without worrying about the electricity meter? You can make use of the readily available power in nature to light your home and prepare your meals. The solar power solutions and the wind power solutions are the answers to your quest for power (well, literally!).

• Save money by lowering your costs: How would you like to go to your mailbox and never again find an electic bill? Using alternative power solutions gives you a rapid return on your investment, as power to your home will eventually be free!


• Making way for a better environment: Don’t you bless the people who planted trees along time ago not expecting them to miraculously grow? They planted those trees for the future generations. Make the path of the coming generations secure by giving them a greener, healthier world. Cut back on the usage of consumable energy sources..



If your are wondering whether making your own solar power at home is feasible, check out alternative energy solutions. You might be surprised to find out that they are not only economically beneficial but very doable as well.

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If you would like to discover how to go off-grid visit:: Find Out How You Can Use Off Grid Solar Power

Visit The Sources of Energy That Will Help You Go Off Grid: Off Grid Solar Power Review

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