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Environmental : Health & Medical
In With the Nu
Westerners worry about excessive development in China, and some of the country's untouched and unspoiled landscapes have been targeted by the central government, including the only remaining "virgin river", the Nu in Yunnan Province. Whether the authorities can strike a balance betwee
Solar Powered Robotic Lawnmowers
The new AutoMower Solar Hybrid is a self mowing robotic lawnmower that has people mowing their lawns, while relaxing in their lawn chairs. Husqvarna's advanced technology has taken all the hassles out of those grueling and exhausting summer mowing sessions. Their newly released robo-mower solar
Why Australia is a Briton's Favourite Relocation
It is a great many people's dream to live abroad. The temptation of moving to warmer and more predictable climates is a strong incentive to the weather worn Brit, desperate to escape from the rat race culture and office work ethic that is defining our country.
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Just over 150 years ago all the world's shipping was sail powered. This meant that the fuel consumption was zero and the fuel price was zero not to mention that there were no CO2 emissions from ships. Today virtually all ships are diesel powered and they are so much greater in number. Have we g
Exotic Hardwood Flooring and the Environment
There are many misconceptions about sustainable logging in the Amazon rainforest. This article explains the types of regulations on timber harvesting in South America and how selective harvesting can help both the economy and the environment.
What About Green Clothing?
Many people are trying to live the green lifestyle by changing the types of clothing they wear. They're getting away from traditional fabrics used for mass production and going to more natural products.
Advice For the Packaging Reduction Process
Through experience major packaging companies have found the following methods successful in achieving effective waste reduction & substantial cost savings. Basically the principle of "if you cannot do both, select the option that results in the least amount of waste going into landfill" ap
Cleaner Degreasers - Four Benefits of Switching to an Eco Friendly Degreaser
When we hear about the benefits of switching from a toxic product to an eco friendly one, we commonly hear tell of carbon footprints, air quality, water quality, etc. But we seldom hear about the financial advantages that come with using eco friendly products. For most of us, these advantages would
Canada, Accounting For Extensive Biomass Supply
Sometimes, when one envisions the country of Canada, rolling prairies and green forests spring to mind. This is not an altogether inaccurate picture because the nation still embraces its beautiful and sustainable natural resources. One of these resources, a source of renewable energy, is biomass.
I Love Sushi, I Hate Overfishing
I am a huge fan of seafood and sushi; although the latter only became a favourite cuisine of mine in my twenties. I was brought up near the coast in Cape Town where my family and I would often have fresh fish, prawns, perlemoen, muscles and crayfish for dinner (obviously, not all in the same sitting
Do Fireworks Cause Pollution?
No Fourth of July celebration is complete without fireworks. However, slowly people are getting aware that these fireworks have the potential to harm the environment. The technology used for making fireworks still uses gun powder, something that was used even before the American Revolution. When the
Cost of Flights Gaining Altitude
The price of a barrel of crude oil soared to over $145 a barrel in July 2008, and has remained over $100 since February 2008, and the near future doesn't appear to hold a price drop. To the average consumer eye, crude oil prices affect petrol at the pumps and of course air travel prices. But ri
Green Programs of Study at American Colleges and Universities
Have you helped organize a local recycling project? Perhaps you've counted endangered migratory bird species last fall. You may have participated in a campaign about global warming. These environmentally focused activities may have sparked your interest in pursuing a green program of study in c
Consider the Future of Coal to Liquids Technology
With some natural resources dwindling quickly, such as petroleum, we are facing a fuel crisis in the near future if we do not make some changes. Using a resource that is abundant in our earth but underused, such as coal, could be just the change we need. The coal to liquids procedure is instrumental
Warming Periods Are Great for Abundant Life On Earth
Okay so, some parts of our planet are warming, and other parts are not. Many global warming alarmists want us to believe it is because of mankind's CO2 pollution in the atmosphere. This may or may not be so, or it may be a minute factor amongst a whole host of other things such as our Sun for i
Attention Taiji, The Dolphin Slaughter Will Be Stopped
Thousands of dolphins are captured every year in Taiji, Japan. The strongest and healthiest are shipped off to aquariums and marine parks around the world and the rest are simply slaughtered for their meat.
Greener, Better, Cheaper?
IBM, in launching their billion dollar "Green" initiative, has raised a few eyebrows as well as airing out a little secret about being green--it can save you money. A lot. In one of the newer IBM commercials an executive, when faced with a green proposal replies, "What do I care about
CO2 Causing Massive Climate Change - Doubtful I've Been Saying for Years
We have been told by the global warming alarmists over the last 15 years that mankind's emissions of CO2 is causing massive climate change, and we are reaching a tipping point that will be unstoppable. They also claim that major calamities will persist if we reach and pass that tipping point. T
Trickling Filter Design - 6 Desired Features in Waste Water Treatment
Trickling filters are broadly classified as: (a) conventional trickling filter design or standard rate filters and (b) high rate filters. The two types of trickling filter designs differ from each other in the filter loading and the method of operation.
Shopping Green and Saving Green
The choices you make with your everyday shopping can deeply affect the environment.Make the choice to shop greener.