Topics: Saving money on winter heating bills, giving that makes a difference, and how to make your fireplace more efficient.  

Guests:

Ken Ely , Lennox
Ken Ely is a home heating expert with Lennox. He will discuss information related to gas and oil furnaces and boilers. In particular, he will offer tips and suggestions on how to prepare for the winter heating season, how to make your home more energy efficient and save money on winter heating bills, and what to consider when shopping for a heating system.

Devin Hermanson, World Vision
Beginning November 19, a group of leaders from World Vision has been traveling around the world on the “Spirit of Christmas.” MOTHER EARTH NEWS RADIO joins the tour as the humanitarian agency searches for the Christmas spirit. The month-long tour will visit children and families in the United States, Ecuador, Cambodia, Zambia and Ethiopia. World Vision’s team will circle the globe highlighting both the heartbreaking circumstances of the poor and the inspiring impact even small donations of a few dollars can make in helping families provide for their children.

Cheryl Long, editor in chief, MOTHER EARTH NEWS
Our Project of the Week is Making Your Fireplace More Efficient. As you sit by the fireplace enjoying the glow on these cold winter nights, are you content knowing you’re using a renewable fuel to warm your home? Depending on the type of fireplace you have, it may actually waste more energy than it creates throughout the season. The problem is that most heat goes up the chimney, drawing cold air into the house to replace the heated air. When a fire isn’t burning, warm air can still escape through the chimney. But there are several things you can do to increase the efficiency of your fireplace.

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