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Everyone likes the idea of saving money and, at the same time, doing their part in helping the environment by finding alternatives that do not contribute to the pollution of our earth.

One way of saving money and the environment, is to look toward the sun for free energy. Whether you know it or not, you’re also looking into a source to put our environment back on track - after all, it is all we have, unless you are planning on moving to Mars.
Since it is not a logical solution to escape to some far away planet, let’s look at solutions that are a bit more practical, in order to save money on our present-day energy consumption and do it with environmentally friendly solutions.

Solar energy as a resource for our soaring electrical bills is by far the best solution to the crisis that many of us face today, because the resources (wind, rain and heat from the sun) are free. You cannot beat that price, no matter where you look.

Though the substance of solar energy is totally safe and comes without a price tag, you may find that bringing this energy to your home could be more than you opted for, once you start paying insulation fees to professionals, and shopping around for parts and pieces.
One way to save money is to do it yourself. You do not have to be Albert Einstein to create a working solar power panel that will eliminate high electric bills. Most solar power systems come with a ready-made kit with step by step directions. Shop around for the best kit for your needs.

You can save even more money by shopping around for used solar panels that are damaged in one way or another, such as minor cracks, breaks, tears, or chipped parts. All you have to do is add a little silicone or epoxy, and some panels will be just like new when mended. They will still give off the same amount of energy as a brand new panel.

You can find used and damaged parts at places such as eBay, or you can try firms that deal with used material and products. With places like these, one man’s junk is another man’s treasure.

For a solar powered system to make a difference in your energy bills, the main material that is needed is the solar panel itself. A solar panel is something that you can create with your own two hands, and with the right instructions, it will be a fool-proof project.

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As often seems the case, less developed countries seem to receive the bulk of the impact when it comes to negative world developments. The third world and climate modification is no different.

Third World and Climate modification

By definition, climate modification impacts the globe as a whole. That being said, is it possible to predict specific results in certain regions of the world? While there is no definitive answer, the impact on third world countries in Asia and Africa has been the subject of much discussion. Let’s take a look.

Africa is considered a third world continent because a vast majority of the African countries have underdeveloped economies and living standards. Unfortunately, Africa is also believed to be one of the most heavily impacted areas when it comes to climate modification. More than half the people in Africa live in rural areas with agricultural economies. These communities rely heavily on naturally occurring rain resources, to wit, planned irrigation is minimal. This, of course, results in the horrific famines we see on television. Climate modification is predicted to devastate Africa because it is believed the greenhouse effect will reduce the amount of rain received on the continent. As the Sahara Desert expands, less land will be available for farming and the problem will grow worse. Malnutrition from famines will lead to weak immune systems and disease will be prevalent. If the predictions are accurate, Africa could become a living nightmare.

Climate modification could devastate Asia as well. You might be surprised to learn that over 60 percent of the human population lives in greater Asia. This mass of humanity has stretched agricultural and health resources to the maximum. To top it off, large population centers sit right on the coastline in flat areas only a few feet above sea level.

If climate modification trends continue, we will be saying goodbye to large chunks of Asia. Cities such as Jakarta, Tokyo and Bangkok sit at sea level. If the melting polar caps result in a three foot rise in sea levels as predicted, these cities will be underwater. Countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia and Bangladesh are expected to lose 37,000 square miles of coastline under a similar situation. Over 34 million people will suddenly have to move to already congested population centers. Economies, health care and food supplies will undoubtedly reach critical levels.

Is there any good news when discussing the third world and climate modification? Yes. The first step is to put regulations in place that reduce greenhouse gases. Second, proactive planning must be undertaken to account for these potential effects of third world climate modification.

Rick Chapo is with www.solarcompanies.com - a directory of solar energy companies. Visit www.solarcompanies.com/articles to read more solar power articles.

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