Environment Articles

Environment | By India Cooper @ Friday, 18th April 2008 @ 1:09 AM

Life is easy. On chilly days we turn up the heating, boil the kettle and settle in front of the TV, feeling nice and cosy. But at the back of our minds we all know that our children and grandchildren may end up paying the price for our comforts. We need to start implementing alternative sources of energy in our homes, and we need to start now. For the last 100 years or so we have been relying on fossil fuels to power our lifestyles, but this is now recognised as damaging to the environmen... more...

Environment | By Alan Haburchak @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 9:43 AM

Did you know that the toxic effects of benzene exposure can show up as late as 29 years after the first exposure? Clearly, the health risks of occupational or other benzene exposure are grave. Benzene, classified as a "Class A" carcinogen by the Environmental Protective Agency (EPA), is an extremely harmful chemical that is responsible for diseases such as Hodgkin's disease, various respiratory and skin disorders, and even leukemia. Though benzene has a strong odor, i... more...

Environment | By Carole-Anne Stanway @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 8:54 AM

Spring is a great time to clean out your medicine chest and make certain your medications are still in good condition or whether they are expired or contaminated. We need to ensure your old medications are disposed of properly to continue healthy living, wellness and keep the environment safe. The expiry date on any medication is the date after which the medication or product cannot be 100% guaranteed to be 100% effective. Always be certain to check the expiry date upon purchase your med... more...

Environment | By Chris Marshall @ Monday, 14th April 2008 @ 8:39 PM

One of the main goals of the US Department of Energy is to show the way by finding adequate solutions by which to reduce the country's dependence on fossil fuel and to also do something fast with regard to pollution in the United States. Acting with the intention of achieving its objectives, the US Department of Energy has come up with a novel solution in the form of the Million Solar Roof Initiative. Million Solar Roof Initiative Of course, the US Department of Energy has bee... more...

Environment | By Kevin Rockwell @ Friday, 11th April 2008 @ 9:13 AM

One of the best things about biomass is that everyone makes their own literally and everyone can potentially put it to greater use. On a Personal Scale A quick search of the web will turn up hundreds of resources on personal-scale biomass energy, including information on products, procedures, energy loans, tax incentives, sources, energy providers and other important data. Here are some things you can do. * Manufacture your own biodiesel. That's right. Using common feedsto... more...

Environment | By William Doggett @ Monday, 7th April 2008 @ 5:02 PM

It is a devastating feeling when a hurricane hits anywhere in the Untied States. In order to survive a hurricane, it is important to have a disaster survival plan in place before the hurricane or disaster hits. Always be prepared is not always for the Boy Scouts, but for everyone and not just those along a beach front property because hurricanes can come pretty far inland. In addition, a tornado is another devastating disaster that one would need to survive. Disaster survival kits should... more...

Environment | By Kevin Rockwell @ Monday, 7th April 2008 @ 5:00 PM

Any fuel made to drive a diesel engine is called diesel fuel. Most people are familiar with petrodiesel, and don't even bother to add the prefix. But advances in physical and chemical biomass conversion and processing have made the term biodiesel a term that may not yet be commonplace but has probably been heard by most adults in developed nations. The usual sources for biodiesel are oils and fats, which are mixed with a solution of methanol that contains sodium hydroxide (lye, an extremely... more...

Environment | By Kevin Rockwell @ Sunday, 6th April 2008 @ 11:51 PM

While much of what goes into biodiesel could be considered biodegradable waste, the concept deserves its own section because of its enormous potential. As we said before, biomass happens. When the quantities were relatively low, few people considered waste management a problem people used to burn trash in their back yards, or bury, or put it out for the trash truck without a thought. Industrialization, population growth, and dozens of other factors caused the amount of waste produced annually to... more...

Environment | By Alan Haburchak @ Sunday, 6th April 2008 @ 10:13 PM

Vinyl Chloride is perhaps something that is not widely considered; however, is more widespread than most people know as it is used in so many manufacturing processes. There are many regulatory measures in place regarding its use. The American Chemical Society (ACS) assigns a Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registry number too many different chemical compounds for identification purposes. The CAS for Vinyl Chloride is 75-01-4. The ACS keeps documentation on research and events which invol... more...

Environment | By Catherine Harvey @ Sunday, 6th April 2008 @ 3:31 PM

The pressure is on for us all to play our part in reducing land fill in the UK. We are still filling sites with five million tons of the stuff every year and this, the government says, must be reduced drastically to have any lasting effect on global warming. One way for this to be achieved is to reduce the amount of packaging that surrounds our everyday products, with food companies being targeted more than anyone else. But what will this mean for the companies that produce the packaging... more...

Environment | By Stephanie Foster @ Saturday, 5th April 2008 @ 5:07 AM

Spring is here and I'm already thinking about summer. In my area that's easy, since days get over 80 degrees F with some regularity already. But summer presents some challenges to living a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. Today I'd like to share some of my tips for keeping cool during the summer without using a lot of electricity. Tip #1: Set the air conditioner thermostat to 78 or higher (if you use it in the first place) The higher you set the thermostat, t... more...

Environment | By Britt Michaelian @ Friday, 4th April 2008 @ 8:33 PM

I do not consider myself to be a huge environmentalist but, I am proud to say that I saved my allowance to join Greenpeace in the 80s. As an adult, I now realize the importance of having an awareness about our impact on the earth and sharing this with our children. We may not be able to save our planet from every black cloud, but it is important to be responsible and respectful to the earth on a daily basis. There are simple steps that we can all take to help live in a more gr... more...

Environment | By Jack Deal @ Thursday, 3rd April 2008 @ 5:10 AM

What no paper? You have got to be kidding. No, not really. Paperless started in a place called Silicon Valley where a few tech companies decided that paper was a relic just like the tape cassette and Corvair. Paper? We don't need any stinkin' paper... And then there are those of us that have fought with paper all our lives. We lose it, misfile it, spill coffee on it, loan it, rip it, tear it and wrinkle it. We actually do a lot more things with it and that is the... more...

Environment | By Derek Dashwood @ Saturday, 29th March 2008 @ 1:46 AM

To watch the numbers tick on the World Clock, it seems that healthy lifestyles continue to be coming to an end and now we can see. We can count off each second to the tenth power how much the temperature of the earth is increasing. This information from the United Nations, which is gathering information from every weather station on earth mostly now all on line. So we know when the seas will begin to turn all us coastal folks into members of the I love Venice club, and open our gondola concessio... more...

Environment | By Mitch Endick @ Friday, 28th March 2008 @ 8:24 PM

The big push in the flooring business today is how to address the growing issue of recycling. Consumers are becoming more and more conscious of how their buying choices affect the environment both inside and outside their homes. When it comes to flooring, industry, government and concerned citizens have begun to work together on ways to reduce the potential negative environmental consequence that comes from disposing of used flooring materials. The short answer to the question of ... more...

Environment | By Mitch Endick @ Friday, 28th March 2008 @ 8:11 PM

Responding to the problems associated with the disposal of used carpet, the carpet industry has teamed up with government agencies and other concerned groups to establish a program that encourages the recycling of used carpet materials. This partnership has implemented a national agreement that sets goals for increasing the amount of carpet that is recycles. One result of this cooperative effort has been the creation of entire industry that is built around the collection and recycling of ... more...

Environment | By Anna Stenning @ Friday, 28th March 2008 @ 6:29 PM

Carbon Emissions....what are they. There is much talk in the media about carbon emissions and how we should all reduce our carbon footprint but how many of us know what it actually means. Carbon emissions are the result of burning carbon-based fuels (fossil fuels) such as coal, oil and natural gas and the carbon compounds released into the atmosphere. How this affects us apart from the obvious pollution question is that the high concentration in the atmosphere of changes in carbon dioxide... more...

Environment | By Michael Beikircher @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 2:33 PM

It is imperative that the quality standards be maintained while the wood pellets are being transported. Thus there are stringent rules laid down to ensure high quality during transportation right from the manufacturer till the consumer. The organization responsible for setting the standards of logistics aspects is called DIN CERTCO. The exact rules and regulations regarding transportation issues have been laid down with great detail inside the scheme of certification. The entire ONORM M 7136 det... more...

Environment | By Catherine Harvey @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 7:09 AM

They say the answer to many problems is right in front of you if you'd only stop looking so hard. News reports are declaring an end to the problem of global warming. Scientists have discovered that sunglasses provide the clue to saving our planet from the ravages of our throw away lifestyles and lack of consideration for our delicate eco system. And it all lays in black plastic - the one thing eco warriors have been trying to get rid of. Age related macular degeneration is an ... more...

Environment | By Aaron Siegel @ Wednesday, 26th March 2008 @ 8:10 PM

We all love our computers and right now as you read this you know it is only because of your computer that you are. They give us the news, let us play games online and off, meet a dream partner, manage our investments, research vacations and homes, buy cars, bid for goods, watch home videos, create family photo albums, and so much more. Parting with you computer these days would be asking to part with your head. The Problem While we all love our computers and there isn't much ... more...