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The State of the Planet
Recent admissions by the U.N. climate chiefs on Himalayan glacier melt, and updated satellite data suggesting that Alaskan glaciers are melting slower than previously reported, have fueled climate change deniers to try and dismiss all of the scientific evidence on global warming. It should be noted
Going Green - Tips For Lazy Environmentalism
I love the Earth. I really do. I want to help it in a way that doesn't require me to change much about my comfortable lifestyle, though.
Green Transportation - Lazy Ways to Ride
Fuel-efficient cars are great for combating global warming. Electric-powered vehicles are even better. But nothing beats taking the bus. When it comes to going green on a budget, opting for public transportation is the surest way to reduce your eco-impact.
A Short History of Toxic Waste
The Industrial Revolution was the time when toxic waste started to become a significant issue. Mostly the produce of commerce, hazardous waste is also a byproduct of residential use.
National Preparedness Month - Start With Your Home and Family
Natural disasters are a common occurrence throughout the world. Disasters are a part of everyone's existence and we all need to be prepared for the simplest to the most devastating.
Advantages of Paper Recycling
With the threat of climate change looming, countries all over the world have been adopting innovative ways in protecting the Earth and its limited resources, such as zero-gas emitting cars, solar-powered houses and recycling. Paper recycling is one of the most popular waste-reduction processes that
What Does the FAA Have to Do With Wind Turbine Generators?
Is the Federal Aviation Administration up for the job of regulating wind-generators and their impact on the environment? The FAA is already short staffed and needs more people, their budgets are stretched thin already and now it appears that the FAA will be asked to monitor wind turbines, but why?
Terrorism Overpopulation
While the world is preoccupied with terrorism there is a cancer that is engulfing us all. We cannot keep denying it.
Will Marin Sewage Spills Lead To Water Conservation?
Marin County, California suffered two massive sewage spills in January. Will the strong Marin environmental ethic lead homeowners to start conserving water even during the rainy season in order to reduce the effects of these spills?
Highlights of the Elk River Chemical Spill in West Virginia
On January 9, 2014, a leak was discovered at the Freedom Industries chemical storage facility in West Virginia. It is estimated that this spilled 10,000 gallons of a chemical mixture called MCHM used in the production of coal.
How to Calculate Your Carbon Footprint
Calculate your Carbon Footprint in several easy steps. This article will take you through step by step an accurate method for determining how much CO2 you produce and tell you how to work out exactly how many tonnes of carbon dioxide your household produces. Knowing your impact will allow you to com
History And Causes Of Environmental Pollution
The surroundings in which we live all living and non living materials are called our environment. The factors or pollutants which cause disturbance in natural environment are called pollution. Ecosystem (The natural process of producers and consumers) is destroyed due to some harmful human activitie
Wind Turbine Ventilators
Wind turbine ventilators are exactly as the name implies, they are a ventilator that is powered by the wind to create effective ventilation for different industries. This product works on wind assisted ventilation. Even just a little bit of wind can be just enough for the turbo ventilator to rotate.
Know Your Carbon Footprint
To save the planet from over heating we must as a society and individuals learn to decrease our use of fossil fuels. We must first learn how to control the amount of carbon dioxide we are emmitting into the atmosphere. To control the carbon dioxide we need to understand how we contribute to the prod
Birth Weight and Prenatal Exposure to PCBs and DDE
What type of an effect could even low levels of PCB exposure have on fetal growth? This new study investigates.
Green Cleaning Helps Businesses With Their Environmental Policy and Corporate Social Responsibility
'Going green' is a huge issue for businesses these days. Not only does it benefit the environment, it can also help a business by improving its reputation, reducing bills, and ensuring that government regulations are being followed. Whilst businesses are quick to take on the obvious initia
A Global Disaster From the Perfect Solar Storm
The average solar cycle lasts for eleven years. The cycle includes a minimum of solar activity and a maximum. The sun is unusually quiet right now and has been for some time but there should be an increase in solar activity at some point in the near future.
Conserving Electricity in the House
A report on consumption of electricity says that it is the household consumption that consumes maximum amount of electricity. A US household consumes approximately $1,900 electric power on an average. With advancement in the technology each day a new gadget comes in the market and all of these are d
What's Your Count?
This is a list of various tips I have read here and there of the simple changes that we can make in our life and protect our earth from the dangers it is facing. You may be familiar with many of these ideas but sit back and think of how many are you actually following and fulfilling your responsibil
Nuclear Waste in the New World
Every nation in order to develop its industry and economy must fulfill its growing energy needs, but with the rising oil prices and unstable supplies, it is not a dependable energy resource anymore. Besides what will happen when all the fossil fuel reserves in the world will be consumed; it is this