Where Are the Piping Plovers?

There is a battle raging on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore to save the Piping Plover. When the People of Hatteras Island had their land taken from them to form the National Seashore they were promised that they would always have access to the beaches in the same manner as they always have had a

Urinary Porphyrin Excretion in Neurotypical and Autistic Children

What is the possible connection between mercury exposure and autism?

Air Pollution, Heart Rate Variability, and Arrhythmia

How does air pollution adversely affect elderly patients who already have coronary artery disease? Could it cause new cardiovascular problems in these patients?

Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury and Reproductive Issues in Women

Exposure to certain metals has been shown to have an effect on hormone levels in premenopausal women, but how detrimental is the exposure to their overall reproductive health?

Lessons In Village Design

Ten years ago, a dozen of us set out boldly to go where few had gone before: Envisioning a human-scale community designed and built in harmony with the natural world, we wanted to show a healthier way for humans to live with each other while treading lightly on the earth. We thought we could leave b

The Nettle in Nepal "Allo"

Introduction of Himalayan Giant Nettle. Useful & sustainable plant "Allo" can support mountain villagers in Nepal.

Fearing Climate Change Developing Countries Adapt

As an American living in Asia, I have a unique perspective on global warming policies. For while I despair that my home country is failing to take action, with concern for climate change, developing countries are adapting much faster.

An Attempt to Recuperate the Harm Caused to the Earth

Global warming has become a burning problem for a healthy living in today's times and therefore it is necessary that we try our best to reduce pollution as much as possible. Recycling has proven to be one of the weapons to save the natural resources and it also aids in reduction of pollution. R

Asthma and Allergies - Water Extraction Incompetence Leading to Mold, a Growing Concern

The southern part of the United States is one of mold's favorite places to live in besides the residents. Molds such as Stachybotrys, Aspergillus, Pencillium and Chaetomium can be found anywhere here; these molds rely on wet, humid environments, or moisture and a typical food source such as dry

A Little Idea That Could Change the World

Big ideas get the publicity, but sometimes little ideas are just as world-changing. What if we all became more independent from the power grid? What if we all worked on making our little corner of the world more self-sufficient, while lowering our energy costs? Sometimes, smaller is better.

Where Has My Future Gone?

I am 21 and the year is 2031. I live in Texas and California and Wyoming and New York. I live in a world where living has become a bad word. As I look from my home into the surrounding forests, I see flames consuming what remains of our forests. I turn the faucet on and water trickles into my glass.

Exploration, Mining And Processing Of New Zealand's Zeolite Deposits

Zeolite deposits in New Zealand are mainly found in the Taupo Volcanic Zone, one is a silica-rich mineral called Clinoptilolite, a useful mineral that is used in agriculture, horticulture, and in the oil market to name just a few. Another is named mordenite. Read this brief overview about the explor

Water Sustainability - Why it is Important and What We Can Do

Water sustainability is important. Whether you know it or not, we live on a water planet. Water covers 71% of the earth's surface.

Live in Antarctica!

This article is in the form of a Joke on the most burning issue of the earth's environment: the global warming. Written in the dialogue form, it is very much thought provoking for any reader. The dialogue is between daddy and his son. Son is extremely worried for his future existence on the ear

How to Make Your Business Carbon-Neutral

More and more businesses are looking to go the eco-friendly way. This helps them get recognition in addition to saving costs. Some of the ways by which you can make your business carbon neutral are...

The Hydro Flask - Quench Your Thirst Without Hurting the Earth

The Hydro Flask is made from food grad 18/8 stainless steel. Hydro Flask bottles are safe and 100% BPA-free.

Why Should You Use PP Shopping Bags?

All these days we have been using various types of plastic bags. But, today every person is aware of the harmful effects of plastic on the environment. Therefore, we should start using PP shopping bags from now on and enjoy shopping in the supermarkets and malls.

Save the Environment! - Eco-Friendly Tips When Using Recordable Media

DVDs, blank CDs, blu-ray discs, and other recordable media are great. Unfortunately, no matter how useful and efficient they are, they still pose an environmental risk since they're made of plastic and other non-biodegradable materials. The same can be said for disc equipment and disc packaging

Help the Environment - Weed Out Junk Mail

I don't know about you, but I get at least three or four catalogues in the mail every single day. Do you have any idea how wasteful that is?

11,250 Tons of Mobile Phones Are Thrown Into Landfills Each Year! Let's Stop It Today!

A specialist in the mobile phone recovery (EMC) spoke in March 2011 about how the average person replaces their phone every 11 months which is an extremely short amount of time. They also said that a staggering 90 million handsets are kept in people's houses never to be used but stored away in