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Use the Labels on Foods to Find the Green Products
When purchasing your groceries you can check the labels to find the food with the most nutritional value and green production methods. Check out the following information.
Noise Pollutions and Its Negative Effects to One's Health and Well Being
Irritating and sometimes infuriating-these are what noise pollution is to most of us. This type of pollution, which refers to intrusive noise that can disrupt, detract or distract a person, and prevent him/her from functioning normally, has become a major problem over the years especially in places
Money, Self Interest And Change - Are These The Real Obstacles To Solving Global Warming?
In the media and political world, there is still considerable argument about whether global warming and the associated climate change is caused by human activities. In reality, the scientific community has stopped arguing about this. To solve global warming, we are first going to have to recognise t
Human Overpopulation - We Are Driving the Rest of Life to Extinction
That human overpopulation is reaching a crisis point is a fact that few would try to disagree with. We all know that if we hit 7 billion, 8 billion, 9 billion and beyond there are going to be some very serious ecological problems on this planet.
Urinary BPA Levels During Pregnancy and Preterm Birth Risk
Evidence suggests that exposure to the chemical BPA may affect pregnancy through a variety of hormone-mediated mechanisms. Is it implicated in premature birth?
A Look At The Amazon Rainforest
Pretty much everyone has heard of the Amazon River. What a lot of people do not know too much about is the Amazon rainforest. It is located in South American and comprises 1.7 billion acres. 1.4 billion of those acres is rain forest area.
Genetically Engineered Salmons - Are They Safe for the World?
The genetically altered salmons have become the center of talk these days. Is the salmon safe for the world in the long run?
CA Gov Wins EPA Award, Now What?
The Governator may be going the way of the "Expendables," but down the road he's likely to be remembered for his progressive clean energy policies. But will his successor, the one once known as Moonbeam, pick up where Arnold left off? And will Joe Consumer continue to embrace the shif
Ferries and Flies
Dr. Robert Dane once sat on the docks of Australia's Sydney Harbor and thought about boats, ferries, and all the other ships in the harbor. Almost all of the ships in the busiest harbor in the world run on diesel fuel, which is a major contribution to the pollution problem.
Oasis, Earth
Webster defines an Oasis as a fertile tract of land that occurs in a desert wherever a permanent supply of fresh water is available. In the universe an Oasis is a planet that has all the elements necessary to support life. It is impossible not to fathom that there are other planets our scientists te
Conflict Between Man and Other Beasts of the Himalayas
As the needs and aspirations of people in the Himalayas increase, people tend to increase their livestock holdings. The associated pasture degradation negatively affects the wild ungulate populations, which in turn lead to snow leopard and other predators turning to livestock. Thus the wild carnivor
Coal for Power Generation - Can The Coming Environmental Disaster in China Be Managed?
Not all countries are increasing the usage of coal for power generation. Europe and the USA are decreasing their reliance on coal in favor of renewable energy sources. The problem for clean energy advocates is that usage of coal in China will more than double over the next 40 years. No matter how qu
Association Between Ambient Air Pollution and Diabetes
Air pollution has been linked to several chronic conditions, especially cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. Is it a risk factor for type 2 diabetes as well?
Tips for an Environmentally Friendly Holiday Season
Holidays are a time for sharing and festivities. There's nothing wrong with giving gifts, or having a huge celebration. We all need that in our lives. However, as we become more aware of the effect of our celebrations on the earth's resources, many of us are trying to find ways to reduce t
Environmental Impacts of Burning Coal
Burning coal is the most polluting method for producing electricity. What are the environmental impacts of this process?
Do We Want Our Countryside Littered With Cell Phone Towers?
Many in the rural outposts are cock a hoop with the chance to finally get rid of the clatter of dreadfully slow dial up internet services and those rural dwellers who work from home are even happier as they feel for the first time able to compete on an even keel with their colleagues and competitors
Biodegradable Trash Bags Can Make a Difference
It's an easy way to use biodegradable trash bags and be eco-friendly and not break the bank. You can also consider disposable coffee cups and compostable plates to supplement your environmentally friendly attitude.
Living Green at the Office - Helpful Ideas to Bring Being Green to Work With You
Are you interested in going green at the office? These helpful tips will make it easier!
Waste Tyre Utilization in Civil Engineering Applications - Part 1 of 3
Engineers have been continuously looking for ways to re-use the waste material in their applications. Waste tyres are abundantly available waste material that has been around us for many decades, and has shown some suitability in civil engineering applications.