NewsGram – Pet Obesity, Utility Bills and Jurassic Park

Title: Pet Obesity, Utility Bills and Jurassic Park

Story 1: Pet Obesity

Link to story : https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pet-obesity-on-the-rise-for-seventh-straight-year-300573831.html (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pet-obesity-on-the-rise-for-seventh-straight-year-300573831.html)



Most Common Dog

Obesity-Related Conditions
Most Common Cat

Obesity-Related Conditions




* Arthritis
* Bladder/Urinary Tract Disease
* Bladder/Urinary Tract Disease
* Chronic Kidney Disease
* Liver Disease
* Diabetes
* Low Thyroid Hormone
* Asthma
* Torn Knee Ligaments
* Liver Disease
* Diabetes
* Arthritis
* Diseased Disc in the Spine
* High Blood Pressure
* Chronic Kidney Disease
* Heart Failure
* Heart Failure
* Gall Bladder Disorder
* High Blood Pressure
* Immobility of Spine










































 

Story 2:

http://ase.org/news/five-energy-efficiency-tips-help-you-stay-warm-and-save-bills-extreme-cold-weather (http://ase.org/news/five-energy-efficiency-tips-help-you-stay-warm-and-save-bills-extreme-cold-weather)

 

 

Five Energy Efficiency Tips to Help You Stay Warm and Save on Bills in Extreme Cold Weather

 

Jan. 5, 2018

Contact: Ben Somberg, 202.530.2223 (tel:(202)%20530-2223), [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

 

WASHINGTON – With a large region of the country experiencing extreme cold temperatures, the Alliance to Save Energy compiled this set of tips to help people stay warm and comfortable at home while saving on energy bills.

 

For the long run, buying the most efficient appliances and devices – such as those with the ENERGY STAR label – is a sure-fire way to build in energy savings. But for everyone in a pinch right now, here are five easy, inexpensive tips for a warmer, more efficient home:

 

* Heating Problems. There’s no way around it: staying warm is a priority during the winter. But did you know that heating typically makes up about 42% of your utility bill (https://energy.gov/energysaver/home-heating-systems)? By combining proper equipment maintenance, upgrading your insulation and changing your thermostat settings, you can save roughly 30% of your energy bill, while also reducing carbon emissions. Even if you can only do one of these things – like lowering your thermostat when you’re away or sleeping – you can see impressive monthly savings.
* Drafty Homes. Air leaks are sneaky and not always easy to detect, and they leave your house drafty, cold, and leaking precious (and expensive) heat. By properly sealing your window seals, you can save on heating. (https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_sealing.hm_improvement_methodology) This is a perfect solution if you’re renting...