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Air Pollution and Environmental Issues
By :
Barry Jonathan Lough
Citizens all over the world now ask what they can do to help keep the balance we all know from becoming upset. Will reducing fuel use do anything constructive? Part of good management is good decision making.
Alternate Energy and You - Five Keys to Being Self Sufficient
By :
Tim Benedict
This man focused on one of the five parts of any self-sufficient alternative energy equation, and found an excellent way to make it happen. I tell anyone that asks me how I was able to live entirely off the grid with my wife and 8 kids for 4 years in a 5,000 sq ft house, to focus on these five things. In fact, ANYONE that wants to live entirely off the grid, and focus on being self-sufficient in this energy driven world, has to address all five areas sooner or later.
Teaching Kids To Go Green
By :
Alycia Shapiro
As you teach your child tasks such as brushing their teeth or tie their shoes laces and other means of caring for themselves you can also start to show your child how to care for our environment as well. Teaching a child at an early age how to recycle and the importance of recycling gives a child an important responsibility that will last them a lifetime. Simple things such as showing your child how to separate plastics, papers and aluminum cans from regular trash can have an immense effect on how a child views the environment.
Fascinating Sperm Whale Information
By :
Kevin Wilkes
They are believed to have diverged from other toothed whales early in the evolution of the suborder — around 20 million years ago, and a number of fossil genera and species have been described from the Late Oligocene period and beyond.
Mutant Deer ... Fact or Fiction?
By :
Albie Berk
A "non-typical" is a deer with irregular or unusual antler growth. Deformities fall into this wide category. Non-typicals may range from fist-sized globs of antler with mushroom shapes to massive tangles, which look as if the deer got some driftwood stuck on his head.
Do you live in a “walkable” city?
By :
J. Mclean
Walking more often not only helps save gas money, but also decreases your carbon footprint. Driving accounts for almost 30% of the average household carbon footprint, so even moderate changes in the amount you drive can have dramatic and positive impacts on your contribution to global warming. Reducing your footprint by walking more is a great first “step” - pun intended - to a carbon neutral lifestyle. After that, purchasing carbon offsets can get you the rest of the way there.
Eat Yourself To Death – The Shocking New Truth About Our Food
By :
Will Knight
These are the same people that constantly suffer from being overweight or obese, depression, constipation, loss of vision, anemia, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and varying forms of cancer to name just a few from a very long list.
Are Your Baby Clothes Toxic?
By :
Sloan Barnett
First of all, there's cost. Babies and little kids grow so incredibly fast, nothing you buy them is going to fit just a few months down the road. So let's face it: We don't want to spend a lot of money, no matter how adorable the little outfits are.
Tips to Reduce Your Heating and Cooling Costs
By :
David Nelmes
In the summer, the attic is the first layer of defense between your homes living space and the sun. In the winter, the attic is the final layer between your heated air and the frigid air outdoors. The most economical thing you can do is to add additional layers of insulation to your attic or have more insulation blown in.
Real Solutions For America’s Energy Crisis
By :
Pat Benjamin
ExxonMobil, Shell Oil, BP and the other major oil companies don’t want to, or are not equipped to, deal with the reality that their market is slipping away. They know that alternate energy sources will soon be coming on line. But they’re happy with things just the way they are.
Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Plans
By :
Matt Gammie
Hydrogen is a renewable energy source that is already being used by some car manufacturers as an alternative to traditional, environmentally damaging fuels. It is also being used by some homes in Japan as an alternative method of heating their water.A hydrogen cell contains hydrogen and oxygen, and when the two meet heat and water are formed. The Japanese system works by placing a cell holding this reaction next to a standard water system and letting the heat warm up the water.
Climate Change Leaves Birds Homeless
By :
Hannah Walker
The RSPB have to abandon a large proportion of Titchwell Marsh, on the North Norfolk coast as it seems the sea will soon engulf it. The fresh water and brackish marshes host rare birds such as marsh harriers, bearded tits and bitterns and are visited by more than 90,000 bird watchers every year. However due to rising sea levels and the erosion of sea defences, the marshes and reed beds are under threat, and the RSPB seem to think climate change is the main perpetrator! If sea water flooded the marsh, it would have many destructive effects, including the eradication of rudd, which provide food for bitterns, thus preventing the birds for breeding for at least eight years.
Disaster Prevention: Preparing For Wildfires
By :
Ben Anton
The first step is often the most overlooked - call the fire department. If you notice a wildfire anywhere near your home, even if it seems far in the distance, don’t assume someone else has contacted the authorities. When it comes to wildfire outbreaks, time is of the essence.
Bugs to Make Biofuel Production More Efficient
By :
Chris Woolfrey
With the rising interest in climate change affecting governments, individuals and the world's media, though, fossil fuels are seemingly on the decline; whilst more than three quarters of energy production has conistently come from the source for a number of years, this has gone hand in hand with dangerous levels of carbon emissions, of which it is reported that fossil fuels contribute more than 20 billion tonnes anually. With experts suggesting that global natural resources can only induce half of that figure, and global warming increasingly becoming a world concern, investment into alternative energy has risen by over 140% in the two years.
What's Old is New Again: The Magic of Metal Recycling
By :
Waylan Smart
Unlike copper, iron and other common metals, aluminum only exists in combination with other elements. When aluminum is combined at a reduction plant or smelter, it forms an extremely hard material known as alumina. It is then dissolved in a liquid salt (or molten) in large pots. A powerful current is run through the liquid which separates the aluminum from the oxygen as the molten aluminum sinks to the bottom of a pot. The whole reduction process involves a large amount of electrical energy.
A History of Industrial Recycling
By :
Waylan Smart
When did recycling first develop? Well, no one knows for sure, but it probably begins around the same time as permanent human civilizations do, which is, according to recent estimates, around twelve thousand years ago. Before that, for most of the history of homo sapiens (and other related humanoid species), humans lived in roving hunter-gatherer groups, and garbage wasn't an issue. But settled societies began circa 10,000 BCE, raising the problem of trash disposal for the first time. By 400 BCE, the ancient Athenians had established a municipal dump; four hundred years later, the Romans established the first "garbage trucks"—groups of two men who walked along the streets, chucking garbage into a wagon.
SolarAid: Bringing Sustainable Energy to the Developing World
By :
Chris Woolfrey
Construction has already begun on 'Solar Tres', a solar thermal power tower in Spain that could generate 15MW of heat annually, and there are also proposed plans for the building of a solar farm collective in the Sahara desert. This enterprise could power countries all over the E.U.
Disaster Services: After Flood Document Recovery
By :
Ben Anton
Floods vary by origin and damage. Floods can develop slowly and take days to reach their final peak. Flash floods, on the other hand, come about within a matter of minutes from seemingly nowhere, typically caused by a surge in rainfall in dry areas. Floods that occur near a defined lake or river are called overland floods and are often weather related. Levee and dam breaks can also create flooded areas.
Recycling Bicycles
By :
Brenda Williams
Now, who is going to argue with getting a little added exercise? Not me. Riding a bicycle is also beneficial because it doesn’t cost as much as it would to spend money on a vehicle. However, there are obvious drawbacks to having a bicycle versus not having a bicycle. For example, if you only had a bicycle, then getting to work would be extremely difficult for a lot of people. For instance, if you were a business woman or business man, and had to go to work in a suit and tie, the last thing you’d want to do is ride a bike (especially on a hot summer day) only to get all sweaty.
Beehives Destroyed by Pesticides and Felling
By :
L.S. Sya
Environmentalists believe that climatic change, receding water flow in the River Indus and dried lakes and pesticides all contribute to the endangerment of the insect. Pesticides are accused of contributing greatly to the massive destruction of beehives in the region.
Coming Soon: Electric Cars For Sale
By :
Robert Barr
Most people say no. Most people realize we have gone down this road before and they are not willing to get caught behind the eight ball again. Problem is no one tells the car makers. All of the majors are working on alternative fuel sources for the next few model years banking on the fact that the world's drivers have had enough. Problem is if gas is cheap again, consumers will pick up right where they left off and drive up demand for SUV’s and other gas guzzlers which will force automobile manufactures to retool to release pent up demand and sideline their "green" programs yet again.
Dangers and Myths About Plastic Water Bottles
By :
Kevin Gianni
Kevin: It's an absolute honor and there are probably a few people who don't know who you are, or maybe haven't heard of some of the stuff that you've done before. So why don’t we give everyone just a brief introduction and then we'll move right into the water aspect. We have a lot of stuff to cover today.
Cities Around the World Are 'Going Green'
By :
Kelly Dibbikz
The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement aimed at reducing the release of harmful gases that are believed to cause climate change. The United States is not part of the agreement. But since two thousand five, over eight hundred American mayors across the country have agreed to sign their own version of the protocol. It is called the Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. Local leaders have agreed to follow the suggestions of the Kyoto Protocol in their communities. These mayors have come together to show how acting locally can help solve world problems and protect the environment.
Stop Global Warming. Individual Actions That Everyone Can Take to Support the Environment
By :
Christophe Catesson
The problem with many of these new eco-friendly products is they are often more expensive than the regular products and as the economy is not stable today it can be hard to afford the right products even if you wanted to. This can make for difficult decisions for many people but as the economy begins to even out the choice should be simple; save the earth through your small actions.
The Bottled Water Myth
By :
Rebecca Dorville
Waste management has become a large problem in the world with landfills growing to immense sizes while recycling rates remain low. Add to that the energy that is required to manufacture and transport the sheer number of plastic bottles produced each year to market severely drains limited fossil fuels and presents a significant strain on the environment. The production of plastic bottles produces many byproducts that are extremely harmful to the environment. The most common plastic used in water bottle manufacturing is PET (polyethylene terephthalate), a substance that is environmentally unfriendly.
Does Reverse Osmosis Make Water Safe to Drink?
By :
Dave Everett
Before we jump headfirst into the many disadvantages of reverse osmosis, we should take a moment to reflect on its strength. Desalination. If you want to drink from the ocean, reverse osmosis is really your only stop.
Deforestation Affects Humanity in Many Different Ways
By :
Mia Den Haan
Most people need to implement a much better, ecologically friendly lifestyle before it is too late, and nature takes its course with further calamities. If most of humanity does not implement improvements in its life and does not make ecologically sustaining lifestyle changes but continue to damage and pollute the planet, there will not be a liveable environment in the near future.
The Effects of Consumerism on the Environment
By :
Mia Den Haan
This rate of consumption is increasing at an alarming rate. This will cause enormous ecological devastation in the future, to the extent that around 2025, people will need to complete major changes in their lifestyles to avoid the worst possible scenario.
Is Amalgam Dangerous?
By :
Eric Cho
The major ingredient in amalgam is 50 percent liquid mercury which is highly toxic. Mercury is used to bind the other materials in amalgam fillings which include nickel, tin, lead, copper, silver, and alloy powders.
Green Camping: Tips For An Environmentally Friendly Vacation
By :
Ben Anton
LED lights are the most energy efficient light source currently available for flashlights and lanterns. They produce a brighter sustained light while still using less battery power than a traditional flashlight. In fact quality LED flashlight can provide over 600 hours of light from one set of regular AA or AAA batteries. The combination of battery savings and bulb efficiency results in up to 90% less energy consumption than any other flashlight. LED lanterns use the same bulb technology making them a good idea for having around the campsite as well.
Deadly Tornados Across The US - What Can We Do Prepare Ourselves Properly?
By :
Glen B. Stewart
The rate of Deadly tornados in the US has gone up shockingly in the last several years. what can be done to reduce the severity of these deadly tornadoes? Glen B. Stewart is father of hurricane reduction technology may provide the answer. his work has earned global acclaim on six continents for protecting ourselves from deadly hurricane disasters.
Eewww! Guess What
By :
Maryse Mignott
But the simple fact is; we are only worried about the things that we see and hear about on the news – there are lots of other things that are not mentioned lurking in the crevices of our homes and offices.
Solar Panels Have Finally Reached Economic Efficiency
By :
Jacob Smithson Jr.
Solar power for the household was a big seller during the energy crisis of the 1970's. Many dwellings found tri-pods of solar panels on their roofs gathering what power they could. These units were found mostly in environmentally aware California, but soon they were found all across the United States. Unfortunately, the solar power cell of the 70's just wasn't all that cost-effective and cost quite a bit to put in and maintain. As fossil fuel returned to the market place there was infinitesimal need for solar cells in a time of gross consumption.
The Green Power Generated From Sun And Wind
By :
James Copper
Green energy produced by the sun is called solar energy, generally captured through solar panels. There are two types of these solar panels. Each uses its own technology to create this green solar energy. Solar water heater collectors are green energy panels that absorb the suns energy and transfer it to water to heat it Solar or photovoltaic electric panels transform the radiation from the sun directly into electrical energy. For the best efficiency in solar green energy homeowners or contractors should mount the panels on a roof that faces south and at a 30 degree angle from the horizontal, and not near any shade or shadow caused by surrounding buildings, trees or chimneys.
Wisening Up With Green Living Practices
By :
Jon Caldwell
While greenhouse gases are an essential component of a livable planet—they're what keep Earth from being a lifeless ball of ice—humans are causing greenhouse gas levels to increase so quickly that it's causing the average global temperature to rise much faster than it would naturally.
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