Environment Articles

Environment | By Rachel Yoshida @ Saturday, 19th July 2008 @ 6:03 AM

We are becoming increasingly aware that we must learn to conserve our natural resource of water. We can not make it ourselves like electricity, once we are out of clean, drinkable water, we will just be out. Of course, running out of water might be a long, long, time away, but for the future generations it will become increasingly difficult to have adequate water to go around if the world does not stop abusing it now. Since the dawn of the industrial age, many of our rivers and streams ha... more...

Environment | By Rachel Yoshida @ Friday, 18th July 2008 @ 2:51 PM

Being just average people who do not have a specialized education in the fields of earth related issues such as global warming, the rising of the oceans due to glacial melting, and the decline of wildlife because of man made destruction, what can we actually believe is true and should we really be concerned with all these things? Well, if you prefer to act like an ostrich with your head buried in the sand, it is easy to ignore what many experts are warning us about. For the rest of us who... more...

Environment | By Ray Toofan @ Friday, 18th July 2008 @ 12:31 AM

With the plight of the environment being at the forefront of many new government drives to protect the environment have you ever wondered how green your home or office is? Many people now understand the value of recycling and will try to cut down on the amount of paper and plastic bags they use, but have you thought about your appliances? Appliances that are over 15 years old tend to be less environmentally friendly than newer ones and ones that are older still present even more of a risk. more...

Environment | By Mariam Ma @ Thursday, 17th July 2008 @ 1:58 PM

As it is often the unfortunate case, it takes a huge wake up call to get our act in gear. Things you know you should do, you don't as you think it is never going to happen. A case in point is emergency preparations for natural disasters. It is only after one strikes expectantly that we find fault in our municipal emergency preparations. Politicians and head directors make excuses and pass the blame to others and promise to overhaul contingency plans but by that time it's too late. ... more...

Environment | By Scott Miscall @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 7:05 PM

The electric car is fast gaining ground and for good reason. Not only does this car look trendy but it also contributes in its own small way to save our environment. However, if you thought the buck stops there think again. The electric bike is even more eco friendly and here are some reasons why! Great efficiency The battery of an electric bike has a shelf life spanning one or two years. With 300 charging sessions the battery can run across 15000 kilometers. The bike's blade prov... more...

Environment | By Peter Geisheker @ Monday, 14th July 2008 @ 11:27 AM

During the warmer seasons you will notice that the bug population becomes much larger. Not only does it become larger, but it also becomes more apparent and annoying. Bugs that will eat your home and bite you are more than just a simple problem. They are a big problem that must be kept under control. Using chemicals to rid your home of pests could create quite a health problem for the human inhabitants of the house. They smell horrible and when they are breathed in they can cause respirator... more...

Environment | By Christine Harrell @ Saturday, 12th July 2008 @ 6:55 PM

Today, it is a well-known fact that recycling has a massive impact on the environment. It saves raw materials, utilities, and greenhouse gases to name a few. What many people don't realize, however, is that bins for recycling can have a positive impact directly on their business. With recycling as fast and easy as throwing something in the garbage, why not hop on board? Recycling Initiatives With so many different initiatives available, recycling is more than just feasible. Us... more...

Environment | By Anna Stenning @ Friday, 11th July 2008 @ 9:53 AM

Everyone have become familiar if not in tune with the term carbon footprint and reducing ones carbon footprint. The term has only recently been revealed to people as this is something we are all unaware of doing on a daily basis from the comforts of our home. Carbon solutions have been instigated in the form of guidance for people to follow as a way of reducing ones carbon footprint. However, in order to make this fully effective, the first thing that would need to be put across is letting peopl... more...

Environment | By Gary Transmeier @ Friday, 11th July 2008 @ 4:27 AM

Laundry may be the one daily chore nobody wants to think much about. However, two of the larger energy consuming appliances in your home are in the laundry room. The clothes washer uses both energy and water, especially if you wash in hot water. The clothes dryer is a large heater blowing hot air through your wet clothes. The water heater accounts for 13% of the average US home's annual utility bill. Of that up to 26% can be due to washing clothes. Therefore, about 3.4% of your utility bill... more...

Environment | By Paul Hata @ Thursday, 10th July 2008 @ 1:21 AM

Organic farming refers to means of farming that does not involve the use of chemicals such as chemical fertilizers and chemical pesticides. Numerous small farmers have been practicing organic farming; however, since they are unaware of the market opportunities, they are not able to reap the benefits of organic farming. According to a research conducted by the Office of Evaluation and Studies (OE), International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD), small farmers in Latin America, China... more...

Environment | By Attila Jancsina @ Thursday, 10th July 2008 @ 12:50 AM

Gore is a recipient of a Nobel Peace Prize award for his efforts in educating the public to the effects of global warming and climate change. He even released a documentary entitled "An Inconvenient Truth". Personal Background Gore is born to a family of political background, as his father was a U.S. Representative and Senator. His father represented Tennessee during his term in Congress. Gore's mother was a graduate of Vanderbilt University Law School, one of the fir... more...

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...