Environment Articles

Environment | By Rachel Yoshida @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 5:12 AM

During this time of the year, water conservation is one of the most important things that you can practice next to staying properly hydrated. More and more communities are putting up notices for the residents to conserve water due to lack of rain and there are a lot of things that you can do to take part in this. Not only should you practice this during the summer, but practicing water conservation year round can save you a good amount of money on your water bill every month even when there is... more...

Environment | By Rachel Yoshida @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 12:53 AM

At this time of the year, water conservation is one of the most important issues, especially in areas where droughts are commonplace. Even if you do not live in one of these areas, you can save a large amount of water and money every month by following these simple tips. One easy thing that you can do is take a Ziploc bag and fill it about halfway up with pebbles. Put this in the tank of your toilet to raise the water level, so you use less water with each flush. If you want to save ev... more...

Environment | By Thomas Pretty @ Monday, 7th July 2008 @ 11:46 PM

Ways to deal with the large amounts of greenhouse gases produced by those cars in inner city areas has been a major concern for environmental lobbyists for some time. The car hire industry has been one of the major points of discussion, as has the way in which we use our cars. In Europe especially the drive towards more environmentally friendly forms of transport and more ecologically sound transportation solutions has been gaining pace. The latest development in this has been from the m... more...

Environment | By Ted Hebert @ Monday, 7th July 2008 @ 1:31 PM

This article could have been called "Drive Through Fast Food Lane," or "Grab Lunch and Fill 'er Up at the Drive Through." I liked all three. The fact is, there is a huge, as yet untapped resource out there that could drastically reduce emissions, and slash dependence on oil. This fuel source can be found all over the country at McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, and many other fast food chains. Oh yeah, it burns clean, and is more efficient that fossil fuel. Clean a... more...

Environment | By Catherine Harvey @ Friday, 4th July 2008 @ 2:31 AM

When you hear the name O'Neill you immediately think of surfer dude's with their surfer's hair, bronzed bodies and wetsuits. The name has come to be synonymous with surf clothing after Jack O'Neill set up the original surf shop in the Sixties. Up until that point, all surf shops had stocked surf boards but it was O'Neill that was supplying the only surf clothing. In fact, it is believed he was responsible for the first wet suit designs. However, Jack O'Neill... more...

Environment | By Paul Hata @ Friday, 4th July 2008 @ 1:13 AM

Most of us do not think of disaster or emergency plans for our homes.We think of our home as our comfort and safety zones.The fact of the matter is that not one person knows just exactly when disaster will strike.The best thing one could possibly due is make himself prepare for anything that could happen.The following are some of the emergency plans for homes 1.First aid kit ready - Having a first aid kit is always useful to treat wounds. The individual should check that it is complete at... more...

Environment | By Paul Hata @ Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 @ 7:08 PM

Each year more and more landfills are being opened up to handle the garbage that people are throwing out. The more garbage we send to these landfills, the more chances we have of increasing the greenhouse gases that are affecting the environment. The best way to become eco-friendly and help protect our environment is by recycling. Recycling is the process of taking some of our garbage and re-use it again and again. This helps to eliminate the problem of landfill areas becoming filled w... more...

Environment | By Stephanie Foster @ Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 @ 5:55 AM

One of the things that saddens me most in the environmental movement is how hostile people can be towards it. Some people don't just disagree with living greener; they flat out oppose it. Calling people who care for the environment nut cases or granola are some of the milder terms used. And yet, at it's heart much of environmentalism strikes me as simple good sense. Where is the harm in trying to use fewer resources? In trying to decrease pollution? In trying to keep more animal... more...

Environment | By Rachel Yoshida @ Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 @ 5:47 AM

There are so many ways that you can conserve water in your home it is silly not to make a habit of at least a few of them. Keep these things in mind for future summers when there are droughts and your entire community is suffering due to a lack of water, but practicing them every day can save you a ton on your water bill every month. One thing that you can do that serves two purposes is never drink water straight out of your tap, since this typically contains an amount of fluoride that i... more...

Environment | By Rachel Yoshida @ Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 @ 5:22 AM

Summer is here and there are a number of communities around the country that are asking their citizens to do whatever they are able to do in order to conserve water due to a low amount of rain. Droughts are not uncommon across the United States at least every few years and if you can, you should do what you can to conserve water not only during these times, but also year round. Here are a few tips that you can use to help you in this. The sprinklers that you use to water your lawn shoul... more...

Environment | By Roger Munns @ Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 @ 12:07 AM

Vail Resorts in Vail Colorado operates one of the largest recycling programs of any ski resort in North America and their on-mountain recycling program is the largest of its kind in North America. Vail Resorts consists of five mountain resorts. Each resort receives monetary contributions of $1 from each skier per season pass, online lift ticket transaction and night spent at the resort in the Colorado and California locations. Since the program began, Vail has received more than ... more...

Environment | By Paul Hata @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 7:24 PM

The earth's crust is composed of many large and small segments called tectonic plates. These plates are in constant slow movement. With these movements come small tremors and earthquakes.To this day,scientists have not yet really determined a way to predict an earthquake. That is why, when a strong earthquake strikes, a lot of people gets injured, or even killed, and properties gets damaged. The only thing we can do, if we live in an area near fault lines, is to be prepared everyday for suc... more...

Environment | By Paul Hata @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 7:17 PM

Each year, thousands of people died because of fire-related incidents at homes,many of which can be prevented if emergency plans has been in placed earlier.Thus, it is very important for us to be prepared for such emergencies. Each member of our family should know what to do in the event of a fire. More importantly, all of us need to know what to do to prevent a fire. Planning Ahead - One of the most important things that parents forget to teach their children is to prepare for emergenc... more...

Environment | By Paul Hata @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 7:16 PM

The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake killed more than 225,000 people in eleven countries and inundated coastal communities with waves up to 30 meters or 100 feet. It was one of the deadliest natural disasters in history.India,Indonesia,Sri Lanka and Thailand were the hardest hit. Tsunamis used to be the stuff of movies and until its devastation in Asia in 2004.Most people did not think it was possible for tsunamis to occur in that magnitude. After the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, people have... more...

Environment | By Paul Hata @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 7:13 PM

Volcanoes are truly fascinating features of nature. Most are located at special zones that are strategically located around the Pacific Ocean.Thus, the areas around the Pacific are collectively known as the Pacific Ring of Fire. The most destructive volcanoes are located in countries around the Pacific like Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines and New Zealand. Hawaii and other islands around the Pacific are also rich in volcanic supplies. Millions of people are living near and around them du... more...

Environment | By Paul Hata @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 7:13 PM

With the extreme weather conditions that we are facing today, everybody should be prepared for anything, particularly flooding. Strong tropical storms and hurricanes often cause flooding, even in areas that are not prone to such an event. Things to do to safeguard your home 1.Prevent water from entering your home - If you are expecting heavy rains or storms to hit your locality, particularly if you live in a flood-prone area, you should cover your doors, or even windows, with meta... more...

Environment | By Peter Geisheker @ Sunday, 29th June 2008 @ 12:16 AM

When spring and summer roll around along with the wonderful sunny days come the buggy nights. There are a variety of bugs that are flying and crawling around in the warm seasons that can cause quite a problem for people. Some of these bugs are more than just annoying; they are actually harmful and destructive. When you use a pesticide that is based with chemicals you might find that the cure is worse than the problem. Not only are they irritating to smell, but they can actually cause a healt... more...

Environment | By Amy Nutt @ Saturday, 28th June 2008 @ 10:11 AM

When moving, it is inevitable that you need boxes to place all of your belongings in. Could you imagine taking all of your things and placing them inside a moving truck without having something to put everything in? That would literally take you forever and it is that very reason why moving boxes are so important in the moving process. That's worse than going to a supermarket and having all of your items placed inside the cart without bags. Your time placing the items in your car could doub... more...

Environment | By April Kerr @ Friday, 27th June 2008 @ 9:00 AM

The machine which has propellers and rotates to convert the kinetic energy of wind into electricity is known as wind generator. The modern wind generators are used commercially for producing electricity. It has three blades and the motor operating it is controlled by the computer. It is the cheapest means of producing electricity and it uses renewable source of energy to produce electricity. The blades are huge and the steel towers are built to the height of minimum60 meters and maximum 90 meter... more...

Environment | By Alisha Dhamani @ Thursday, 26th June 2008 @ 5:26 AM

Climate monitoring is vital to further advance our understanding of the complexity of the climate system and its predictability. The data and associated climate information that are collected and disseminated to users, keep all stakeholders informed of the state of the climate and the natural environment. Climate is sometimes referred to as "average" weather for a given area. The National Weather Service uses data such as temperature highs and lows and precipitation rates for the... more...