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What can everyone do to help stop Climate Change?

There is no doubt that the temperature of the earth has been steadily increasing since the Industrial Revolution. While scientists dispute the cause, the earth keeps getting warmer - a condition that is leading to more intense storms and other climactic changes that may soon be irreversible. If everyone in the industrialized world was mindful of these conditions and made a few simple changes in their habits, the temperature of the earth would be likely to stabilize. There is no harm that can come from preventing further increases in the earth’s temperature, but the consequences will probably be huge if we do not.

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Fannie Mae Adopts New Energy Improvement Feature for Mortgage Loans

Fannie Mae has a new and improved feature for individuals who are refinancing or purchasing a single family home. Known as an Energy Improvement loan, it only applies to energy upgrades deemed cost-effective by a RESNET Home Energy Rater. The cost of the energy rating can be included in the loan, and the energy improvements need to be verified by an appraiser.