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What are the Major Mining Countries?

Mining is one of those professions that are not only most high paying because of its end product but also because they are equally dangerous as well. This is a profession that requires little education but a lot of guts to handle because there is imminent danger quite often.

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Major Blackouts in U.S. History

Northeast Blackout of 1965

When a single transmission line from the Niagara generating station tripped, five other transmission lines became overloaded, causing the first (and largest) blackout in history to occur. The blackout occurred at 5:16 p.m. on November 9, 1965 when many people were on their way home from what was at first a typical day of work.

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Green Careers

With the ever changing world we live in, saving the environment has been a large focus for many people, households and companies. With hybrid vehicles, recycling programs, and energy saving appliances emerging by the second, it’s hard to ignore the “Go Green” movement.

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Pressure Washer

We all need good service for our properties to remain clean, whether it is commercial property or residential. One of the leaders in this field is Mr. Pressure Wash. This company is the leader in eco-friendly pressure washing for properties which are commercial and for apartments in the Seattle Metropolitan area.

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The Importance of Solar Energy to Our Everyday Lives

Daily headlines make everyone aware of the dangerous situation in which our environment must operate. The human population has historically overtaxed its natural resources and today we are seeing the long-term effects of this selfish behavior. While many people try to reduce their “carbon footprint” by recycling, spending their money in more effective ways and eating a more “earth friendly” diet, one of the most important practices we should all begin is improving our energy efficiency.

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Property Buyer, Beware! (Unless You Have an E.S.A.)

Imagine that a local youth organization has construction plans for an unoccupied portion of the property they’ve owned for over fifty years. When the organization approaches the bank to refinance the property, instead of being granted funds to complete the construction, they discover that the soil and/or groundwater is potentially contaminated.

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Green Christmas?

Dreaming of a green Christmas? Most of us look forward to the holidays, but our garbage men don’t. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, they lift about 25 percent more trash into their trucks than usual. Packaging, wrapping paper, ribbons, and wasted food add one million tons to the nation’s garbage during these weeks.

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