Blackle-the eco-google – By Iszi Taylor

It was questioned in a newspaper about a year ago, whether a black google would result in saving energy instead of wasting power using the usual google. By using Blackle it means that less light energy is given off to the surroundings so more can be conserved by the computer. Due to the popularity of this search engine, it is proposed that it could save up to 750mega-watts which could power 600,000 households for a year.

Additionally, by seeing blackle everytime you use the internet, it can encourage you to take further steps towards an eco-friendly lifestyle which can add up to saving heaps of energy and even money.

You can help by setting blackle as your homepage and try using it everytime you use the search engine, furthermore you could also tell your friends or family and by spreading the word you are saving energy. In just a few clicks of your mouse you can help combat climate change. If you want more advice on how to additionally overcome climate change then click on the tips link.

Finally, if you are a social-networker then you can read tips and suggestions online, also see how blackle is progressing and improving the environment. Or they are also available on the Facebook Blackle group , where you can then invite all your friends to join and cause a chain of people joining and supporting.

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