Environment Articles

Environment | By Rachel Yoshida @ Monday, 18th August 2008 @ 5:07 PM

Since the very first Europeans came to the North American continent they have been building settlements along the rivers. This made traveling and transporting trade and sale goods faster and easier than by land. It was a source of fishing and water supplies for nearby residents. This is still much the same today. In our time, even though we have roadways all across our nation, the rivers are still used to transport things on huge barges. It is hardly used anymore to transport people at al... more...

Environment | By Rachel Yoshida @ Monday, 18th August 2008 @ 5:00 PM

No one wants to have to think about what will happen if you and your family suddenly had to deal with a flash flood warning. Would you be prepared? Would you even know where to start or would you have a disaster kit already complied and ready to leave your home at a moments notice? When you live in a flood zone, this is what you will need to do and what you will need to know in case flood warnings are issued. The one thing you need to know for sure is the difference between a flood watch ... more...

Environment | By Rachel Yoshida @ Monday, 18th August 2008 @ 5:00 PM

There are not that many people left that you tell you about the severe consequences that many people in the Midwestern United States suffered when there was a drought there that lasted for quite few years during the first third of the twentieth century. People everywhere had to watch as their farmlands literally dried up and turned to dust blowing in the wind. It was almost like a phenomenon. Year after year these farmers waited for relief from the dustbowl that their lands had become. Th... more...

Environment | By Rachel Yoshida @ Monday, 18th August 2008 @ 4:57 PM

There have been so many areas in our country that have been experiencing wildfires that have threatened businesses and homes. Southern California, Northern California, Wyoming, Florida, and others have not been spared from dealing with this dangerous and destructive force. Although occasionally these horrible fires are set by crazy arsonists, they are normally a natural event caused by droughts and wind. The response to wildfires in any area of our country has one similarity with water fl... more...

Environment | By Shaun Parker @ Monday, 18th August 2008 @ 4:28 PM

Waste incineration has been a traditional method of dealing with unwanted domestic and industrial waste since man was rubbing sticks together to create fire. In 1970 the first waste incineration plants were functional that harnessed the power in the chemical reaction created by the incineration. As with many technological developments the by-products and environmental effects were not considered fully. The UK today greatly lags behind the rest of Europe in waste incineration due to the wi... more...

Environment | By Rachel Yoshida @ Monday, 18th August 2008 @ 3:25 PM

In an effort to save our planet and limit our consumption of one of our most precious resources, news broadcasts, magazines, newspapers, and even local supermarkets are spreading the word. Save water, they say. Limit your consumption. Recycle. Drive gas-efficient vehicles or hybrids. Buy products that are eco-friendly and have been made from recycled ingredients. Change your light bulbs to utilize solar energy. But there is one thing that every American can do that will greatly impact th... more...

Environment | By Rachel Yoshida @ Monday, 18th August 2008 @ 3:25 PM

The summers are getting hotter causing droughts. The sea levels are rising as masses of glaciers melt. Every year, spring comes just a little bit sooner and is causing problems with wildlife and their natural cycles. What is causing this? Could it be what they say it is: this phenomenon called global warming? Or is it a natural cycle that the earth does? Is it the same reason why we had the Ice Age? We are advised to recycle our paper and plastic waste and to buy second-hand items from online cl... more...

Environment | By Paul Hata @ Monday, 18th August 2008 @ 8:17 AM

Hydrogen makes up a great portion of the Earth's atmosphere. Perhaps you're already aware of the hydrogen technology that has been greatly talked about in the past couple of years. Hydrogen technology makes use of the usable hydrogen to produce environment friendly fuel. Have you ever wondered how hydrogen fuel is made? Physics can give you the answers. However, not everyone is good at physics. Leave it to the experts then; after all, they are the ones conducting various studies... more...

Environment | By Paul Hata @ Monday, 18th August 2008 @ 8:16 AM

For many years now, scientists and researchers are trying to find out an alternative source of fuel energy for cars. They have reached conclusive studies after many years. The fact is, cars won't run without fuel. But through a hydrogen fuel system, you can raise gas mileage and at the same time cut down gasoline expenses. Automotive companies and hundreds of researchers are offering a very effective solution hydrogen fuel system. What is the system all about? If you own a ca... more...

Environment | By Paul Hata @ Monday, 18th August 2008 @ 8:15 AM

There are already several alternative sources of energy. One of these alternative sources was originally intended for space programs but now, some studies are already considering it for car use. Hydrogen fuel cells are indeed gaining much attention in today's times when there is a great need for another energy source. The hydrogen fuel cells are just like traditional batteries. A chemical reaction produces electricity and electrical charge. However, there is still a difference. You ... more...

Environment | By Paul Hata @ Monday, 18th August 2008 @ 7:50 AM

It is at increasingly alarming rates at which deforestation runs right now. More than 80% of the forested areas have been compromised since the year 2003. If you try to take a look at the satellite overviews of deforested sites, you can almost actually see that there is nothing left of the green lands that we richly used to possess. Now, you can only watch bits and pieces of it floating separately and widely away from each other. Controlling deforestation is a controversial issue these d... more...

Environment | By Paul Hata @ Monday, 18th August 2008 @ 7:47 AM

Hydrogen power has garnered all the hype these days and if you think that people are not using it, then you're quite wrong. In fact, more and more people are now looking for a limitless supply of clean and usable hydrogen fuel. Have you finally decided to get a hydrogen fuel cell for your vehivle? If your answer to this question is a yes, read on to find out how. There are a lot of advantages in building a hydrogen fuel cell. One is that it is cheap. If you're looking for a cos... more...

Environment | By Roger Munns @ Sunday, 17th August 2008 @ 12:33 AM

Cyprus, an island paradise, has been hit a bad drought this summer. In fact, the drought is the worst the island has seen in a hundred years. Cyprus relies on rainfall to replenish its water supply, and its reservoirs are only seven percent full, according to recent estimates. Emergency drilling has been used to tap underground water supplies, but even that is not enough to stave off the thirst of the island's inhabitants. Main water pipelines in Cyprus have only been turned on a few... more...

Environment | By James Nash @ Saturday, 16th August 2008 @ 4:42 PM

Tips for reducing your CO2 emissions fall into a number of categories, with surface transport (driving) and aviation at the top of most lists. Surface transport is responsible for about a quarter of our emissions of CO2 and this is forecast to rise in the future. In the past 30 years traffic on our roads has more than doubled. Here is a list of 12 simple and cost-effective you can do to drastically reduce your personal CO2 emissions and your impact on the environment. 1. Do you ne... more...

Environment | By Kent Campbell @ Thursday, 14th August 2008 @ 6:32 PM

The beauty industry, including organic skin care and cosmetic companies, are joining the automotive and manufacturing industries in focusing on reducing environmental impact. No longer primarily focusing specifically on the end result, beauty companies are centering on business as a whole, including production, marketing, packaging, and researching ways to service customers while helping the environment. Companies producing green beauty and skin care products hope to make the earth as beautiful ... more...

Environment | By Karl Hopkins @ Thursday, 14th August 2008 @ 6:20 AM

From October 2008 landlords offering property for rent will be required by law to provide prospective tenants with an Energy Performance Certificate for their property. The certificates (EPCs) will have to be provided free either when (or before) any written information about the property is provided to prospective tenants or a viewing is conducted. They will not have to be provided if the landlord believes the prospective tenant is unlikely to have sufficient funds to rent the property o... more...

Environment | By Rachel Yoshida @ Tuesday, 12th August 2008 @ 12:01 PM

Northern California is home to a plethora of famous cities, such as San Francisco, Sausalito, Napa, Santa Cruz, Berkeley, Oakland, and other lesser-known cities. The weather is always pleasurable, never getting too hot in the summer, and never getting too cold in the winter. The Bay Area is a popular vacation destination with local tourist attractions, such as the infamous prison Alcatraz, cable cars and trolleys, the Santa Cruz beach and boardwalk, Wine Country, and many, many more. Per... more...

Environment | By Shaun Parker @ Tuesday, 12th August 2008 @ 11:04 AM

Global warming and climate change is big in the news at present, and calls for a more sustainable way of living are being directed at consumers at every level. It has become common practice to recycle household waste, sorting through cans, bottles, plastic and paper. Not as common, but eagerly encouraged is collecting organic waste to feed the compost bin, which in turn feeds the vegetables growing in the garden to complete a small sustainable cycle. These are small, simple things tha... more...

Environment | By Rachel Yoshida @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 5:19 PM

Have you ever wondered about how many different sources that water pollution in our country comes from? The answer to that is simply, too many. Some sources of water pollution almost seem to be necessary at this point because our society has gotten to the point that we would not know how to live or would find it impossible to go back to living without so many things that industry produces for us. It would seem that there are some things that we are just unwilling to give up until cleaner ways fo... more...

Environment | By Rachel Yoshida @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 5:17 PM

How you use water in your home on a daily basis affects the environment. It's very easy to take advantage of this precious resource because of its availability. With hotter summers and increased droughts, however, it is important to save every little drop. Here are some tips on ways you can do your part in the fight to conserve water in your kitchen. Rather than washing fruits and vegetables under continuous running water, fill up a large bowl and do the major cleaning in there. Once... more...