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Alternative Energy: Good or Ho Hum?
Fossil fuels and carbon-based chemicals - along with the high profile spills that sometimes happen when they are extracted, transported, refined, and used by the worldwide market- are not going away anytime soon. Cleanup of oil spills continues to be an issue and provides opportunities for innovativ
Elections - Do We Vote With Our Hands on Our Hip Pocket?
Do we ever feel secure enough, comfortable enough, confident enough to vote with our conscience? The evidence is that we have not, but perhaps there is a solution among the young.
The 3 R's and Plastic Bottles
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, we have all heard those three words countless times. How many of us actually practice our three R's? This article is all about dealing with one of the biggest sources of waste, plastic bottles.
Fibers from Elephant Dung are Cleaner Than You Might Think
Elephant dung fibers are actually clean!Check out our unique gifts made from poo!
What is the Ecotourism Phenomenem
Environmental tourism concentrates on local cultures, wilderness excursions, volunteering, personal growth and learning new ways to live on our fragile planet. It is typically understood as travel to places where the flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the main attractions. Responsible ecotouris
Ecological Sustainability: A Look at Sustainable Development In India
Ecological Sustainability is a factor very close to ancient Indian culture and practices. However, in the mad rush to consumerism, there are several instances where balanced ecologies of the past are under pressure. There are several examples, of citizen initiatives which have questioned the rules o
Global Warming - Iceberg Four Times The Size Of Manhattan
Once again, global warming reaches headlines with recent news from Greenland reporting a large chunk of ice has broken off the north polar ice caps. While Greenpeace activists claim this to be our own man made global warming's fault, many scientists are urging people not to panic, saying a brea
Let's Use A Less Polluting Motor Oil And Save Gas Too!
In our modern mechanized society we cannot function without lubricants. They are both necessary for our lifestyle and potentially destructive to nature, that is the dilemma. Quite simply, we must select efficient products that are innovative,that will help solve our pollution problems.
Rio +20 - Environmental Earth Summit Update
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution in 2009 to hold UNCSD - the UN Conference on Sustainable Development - in 2012. The Brazilian government has once again agreed to host that meeting in 2012. They are calling it "Rio +20."
Role of Tourism Sector in Climate Change - A Perspective
Undeniable evidences throughout the globe indicate that global climate has changed compared to the pre-industrial era and is expected to continue the trend through 21st century and beyond. The Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)1 documented that global mean temperature has increased ap
Interconnected Environmental Problems
Habitat destruction and fragmentation, biodiversity loss, stratospheric ozone depletion, global climate change, herbicides, pesticides, pollution of surface- and ground-water, acid deposition, oil spills, and thermal pollution are direct environmental problems. Human population growth, unsustainable
Skeptics, Conspiracy Theorists, and Climate Change Considered
Many folks have chosen to see Global Warming as a new religion, okay fine, in the US we have the freedom of religion, however, that doesn't change the reality or facts on the topic of climate science. You see, as one famous quote says; "everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but not t
Water Filtration - Manganese in Drinking Water Lowers Children's IQ
A disturbing study from the University of Quebec in Montreal, Canada recently found that increasingly higher levels of manganese in our water supply could actually be affecting the intellectual development of young children. The study examined 362 children in Quebec who lived in homes whose wells we
Plastic Water Bottles - Environmental and Safety Issues
Americans buy over $22 billion plastic water bottles per year, which translates to over 70 million bottles consumed daily. Recent reports have many consumers confused as to whether it is safe to drink from these bottles. Since only 17% are recycled, there are also environmental concerns.
What Does "Going Green" Really Cost?
A look into what it really costs to "go green".In today's economy, when the cost of living is already on the rise, can the regular, hard working family really afford the cost of "going green."
Saving Water in Your Bathroom
Did you know that most water in the US is used in the bathroom, almost 75%, and the statistics are similar in many other places? If you are looking to save water, an environmentally sound practice we should all follow, the bathroom is where you should start.
Saving Energy With Posters
One of the quickest and easiest ways to green the workplace is to post saving energy posters to increase awareness. These signs will highlight the ways that employees can comply to their company's environmental initiative.
Best Tip For Going Green
Making yourself into a green fiend can be quite difficult. Not only do you need to make sure you are helping the environment, but it takes such a long time to do. You have to think everything through and make sure it is done in the correct manner. Luckily, there are some tips that you can use to hel
Free Solar Panel Schemes Explained
You may have seen recent announcements in the press regarding 'solar panel giveaways' from new companies offering to install photovoltaic panels on your home completely for free. Solar PV panels are known to be extremely expensive, so how on earth could a company offer them for free, and w
Disposal of Pharmaceuticuals and Aquatic Contamination
Members of 400 households were surveyed and interviewed, then this information was used to construct a conceptual model to assess the pathways of human pharmaceuticals into the environment.