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Carbon Offset Solutions
Carbon emissions or greenhouse gas emissions are a variety of different gases that when released into the atmosphere contribute to the greenhouse effect. These gasses disrupt the energy balance of the earth and bring about abnormal changes in the global environment. Carbon gases are usually emitted
Ancient Ginko Biloba Trees and the Hiroshima Bomb
In today's world you will find it very difficult to come across examples of living fossils. Living fossil is a term used by scientists which means living animals and plants that are basically unchanged from the fossilised remains of their predecessors.
What We Can Do About Climate Change
Something that has been discussed quite often lately is climate change. You can read about it in the current news, blogs, and in newspaper and online articles. Many people have their own thoughts and opinions on what they think about the current climate change discussion. Some people take this matte
New England Homes Suffer From Water Damage After Heavy Flooding
The weather can become very erratic nowadays. As many have learned, rains may come unexpectedly. It is true that there is greater damage when people are unprepared for calamities like this. But when heavy rains come, people fall victims to water damage no matter how much preparation they may make. A
History of the Hoover Dam - A History of Water Management in the 1930s
Water management projects exist all over the globe and are incredibly important; one particularly significant project that stands out in water management is the Hoover Dam. Created in the 1930's during the difficult times of the Great Depression, the project was one of the biggest of its time.
Air Pollutants Indoors Can Be Reduced
Many people do not recognize how reliant we are on the environment for our general health and well being. Realizing this dependence has lead to a greater quantity of people who strive to maintain an environmentally friendly lifestyle. You can make a small number of changes to your daily habits that
Bottled Water Harms You and the Planet
Earth is very fortunate to have ample water resources to supply its soaring number of inhabitants. Water is essential to one's existence thus it is recommended to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. In addition to the food we take, we need water to fuel our body. Unfortunately, the pla
Tired of the Energy Crisis? Are There Safe, Healthy and Sustainable Alternatives?
We have an energy crisis on earth at present, growing worse daily, but everything and everyone on earth, and in the universe is made of energy. Ironic, is it not? Where do we, mankind, go from here? We should take a closer look at using safe methods of producing electrical power rather than to conti
Time to "Go Green" in Your Daycare Facility - Do Your Recycle Bins "Stack Up"?
By making recycling easy, you can help teach children the importance of recycling and composting. Choosing the right containers goes a long way.
What Went Wrong With Our Environment
The earths most vulnerable point is the atmosphere and of course this is the first thing we struck with our pollutants. When the world started developing many factories and power pants were built attacking our planets atmosphere with toxic smoke.
BP Oil Spill and Gulf Coast Vacations
If you had to cancel your vacation this year do to the oil spill in the Gulf, don't get frustrated. Take advantage of it and see another part of the world.
Beginner's Tips For Going Green - 5 Easy Things You Can Do to Get Started Now
Does the thought of going green overwhelm you? Do you want to start living more consciously, but not sure how to begin? Are you immobilized by the seemingly enormous task of saving our planet? Take comfort and know that you are not alone.
How Travel Magazines Become Useful
It is normal for people to travel especially during holiday seasons. These are the best times for the family to bond and spend time together for those days they have missed.
Unique Green Ideas
Turning off the lights when you leave the room and shutting off the water while brushing your teeth can save a huge amount of resources. Of course, these are the common solutions that we've all encouraged others to follow. Here are some new ideas that we should consider.
Mastering the Carbon Cycle - Waste to Usable Soil
Man has been controlling the direction of the planet's evolution whether intentional or not since the beginning of his creation. There was a time we laughed at the hippies for not wanting to cut down the rain forests. Now we know they were right.
Japan Hit By Magnitude 8.9 Earthquake and Tsunami
Several countries in the Pacific, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and North America have also raised tsunami alerts. The places that have already issued the alerts are Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Russia, New Zealand, Philippines, Hawaii and Chile.
Hybrid Cars and the Environment
The sheer numbers of vehicles on the roads are responsible for the rising levels of toxic gases and fumes into the atmosphere. These pollutants affect the environment, are responsible for acid rains, destroy trees, damage the ozone layer and cause numerous diseases to humans and animals.
Green Living - Solidarity and Inner Peace
Have you every wondered what the green movement is all about?It is about responsible choices, but there is so much more to it than that.It is also about...
Global Warming: The Need for a Home Solar Power System
If you turn on the news, read a newspaper or magazine, or surf the internet, you will see article after article about Global Warming. So what is Global Warming and why should we care? Scientists say that the earth's temperature has been slowly rising. A few degrees doesn't sound like much
Go Green! The Green Business Program in Monterey Bay Area, California
Monterey Bay Area offers a Green Business Program which is a multimedia (soil, air and water) pollution prevention effort that makes a positive relationship between the public, business community and government. It is an incentive based program designed to encourage businesses to match or exceed env