Environment Articles

Environment | By Kenneth Scott @ Tuesday, 26th February 2008 @ 2:15 AM

There has been much discussion, both among experts and lay people, about the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is a term that refers to changes in the Earths atmospheric composition, which have been related to the warming of our planet. There is a growing amount of evidence that human activities, particularly those relating to the burning of fossil fuels like oil and coal, are major contributors to the greenhouse effect. The predicted consequences for the planet as a result of the greenho... more...

Environment | By Roger Munns @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 9:17 PM

Prince Albert had long been thought of as a playboy while his father was the monarch of Monaco. He was known for his carefree lifestyle, much of which he learned while attending college in the United States. Since Prince Albert has taken over the throne in Monaco, he has changed his ways and become a leader concerned about the future of the second smallest country in the world. To this end, he has worked hard to protect the environment of Monaco. Prince Albert takes such a remar... more...

Environment | By James Copper @ Friday, 1st February 2008 @ 2:03 PM

In the United States, Canada and Australia both commercial and residential consumers can buy natural energy from their standard local utility provider of from a provider that specializes in green power. Many third party suppliers of energy provide green energy electricity that is produced from renewable resources. This energy is delivered to consumers by way of their local electric utility company. The consumer who opts for this natural energy course pays a small premium each month on her or his... more...

Environment | By Daniel Yergin @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 3:14 AM

Crude oil prices have risen to a historic $100 per barrel (West Texas Intermediate [WTI]), the culmination of a $25 price increase over several months, to reach a record that once seemed untouchable. Until now, the world has never experienced a triple-digit oil price. The all-time inflation-adjusted high was in April 1980, when, CERA calculates, crude oil hit $99.04 per barrel in terms of 2007 US dollars. The broader significance of a $90-$100 price range is that it highlights in dramatic fashio... more...

Environment | By James Copper @ Tuesday, 29th January 2008 @ 3:17 AM

Energy efficiency is not just about what we do at home and at work. Its what we do everywhere. Nowhere can we practice energy efficiency that in the way we travel. We can practice energy efficiency in the vehicle we choose and the way we drive it. Here are some tips on driving with energy efficiency in mind. Perhaps the number one detriment to driving with energy efficiency is the practice of jack rabbiting. This is the practice of flying away from the stop sign or traffic light and drivi... more...

Environment | By James Copper @ Tuesday, 29th January 2008 @ 3:12 AM

Water is a renewable energy resource, and one that offers the greatest variation in power production. We can harness the water energy through what is known as motive energy or through the differences it experiences in temperature. Water is nearly one thousand times as dense as our air. What this tells us, then, is that a slow moving stream of water is more powerful, in terms of renewable energy than wind. A wave or swell of the sea can deliver many times that energy. We have many form... more...

Environment | By Ann Knapp @ Saturday, 26th January 2008 @ 5:21 PM

Reverse osmosis is a water purification process used in industrial, medical, and domestic applications. Pressure is used to force water through a semi permeable membrane during reverse osmosis, filtering out impurities and producing clean water. The pure water can be transferred to its desired application, or it can be re-filtered to reach an even higher purity standard. The Process The Reverse Osmosis process begins with pre-filtration of the source water. Pre-filtration allows l... more...

Environment | By Ann Knapp @ Saturday, 26th January 2008 @ 5:20 PM

Ozone, a compound consisting of three oxygen atoms, is a highly efficient cleaner. When paired with an ultraviolet light source, ozone is able to clean nearly any surface rapidly and effectively. This has been confirmed through years of testing and research. In the 1970s, a series of experiments first began to show the efficacy of UV cleaning, and eventually, the combination of UV and ozone. An early experiment in 1972 showed that UV light, combined with a quartz filter and a mercury lamp... more...

Environment | By Shaun Parker @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 5:11 PM

As from the first of July 2007 England went smoke free including pubs, clubs, bars, restaurants and cafes. Meaning that any customers wishing to have a smoke will have to do so outside. Some venues will have outdoor areas where smoking is allowed but some will have to apply for planning permission to have outdoor smoking shelters erected, if you are considering providing a smoking shelter for your customers it is advised that you contact your local council before taking any action to ens... more...

Environment | By James Copper @ Friday, 18th January 2008 @ 1:41 AM

Wind power has long been a source of renewable energy, as evidenced by the many windmills of centuries past. The flow of air is used to run wind turbines, some of which can produce up to 5 megawatts of power. The most common wind turbines for renewable energy used commercially produce between 1.5 and 3 megawatts. The renewable energy that a wind turbine gives off is derived by the cube of the speed of the wind. As the speed of the wind increases the power that the turbine puts out increases almo... more...

Environment | By James Copper @ Friday, 18th January 2008 @ 1:40 AM

As part of the newly regulated energy performance certificate required of all new and existing residential dwellings in England and Wales, every homeowner must submit a Home information pack to the UK government. The UK Housing Minister is the head of the energy efficiency program in the UK. Certified home inspectors, called Domestic Energy Assessors, will advise home buyers, builders and sellers on what energy efficient measures could help improve their home efficiency. These measures could inc... more...

Environment | By James Copper @ Friday, 18th January 2008 @ 1:37 AM

The point of having a domestic energy assessor come into your home is to determine not only what part you might play in saving the environment but also how you might save money on home energy bills such as air conditioning, and hot water heating. A domestic energy assessor can not only advise you on where you are wasting money but what contractors and what equipment such as appliances can help save you money while you help save the environment. So, the first step, of course, is to have th... more...

Environment | By Catherine Harvey @ Monday, 14th January 2008 @ 5:08 PM

Ink cartridges have practically revolutionised printing techniques in the last 20 years. From the days of fiddling about swapping messy ink soaked ribbons and wearing more of the product than you would ever use, to what we have now. The little plastic box that pops out when empty and slots in, all fully filled and ready to go makes office life so much simpler. Ink has come a long way from the days of quill and squid ink. Now containing chemicals and additives, the days of smeared and fade... more...

Environment | By Roger Munns @ Thursday, 10th January 2008 @ 2:21 AM

Climate changes directly affect tourism. Fewer people are booking flights from Europe to the Mediterranean because of these climate changes, which directly affects popular holiday spots like Majorca and Minorca. Environmental groups expect a steady decline in holiday travel via flights from Europe to the Mediterranean. How Climate Changes Impact Tourism People generally plan their holiday based on the temperature at their destination and when they can get the time off from work. Ho... more...

Environment | By Ann Knapp @ Wednesday, 9th January 2008 @ 5:41 PM

With Americans focusing renewed attention on the health of the planet, recycling becomes more and more a part of everyday life. Most towns and cities now have curbside recycling - and office managers are beginning to follow their example by setting up office recycling programs. Though it's not the only change we can or should make in our daily habits to save resources, recycling offers many benefits. It reduces waste and saves raw materials while cutting down on energy uses - for ex... more...

Environment | By Daniel Yergin @ Wednesday, 9th January 2008 @ 3:13 PM

With eyes focused on whether and when oil breaks through the $100 barrier, it turns out that $100 a barrel is really $99.04, at least in terms of the all-time record, according to Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA). CERA, an IHS company (NYSE: IHS), finds that the inflation-adjusted high of $99.04 in today's dollars, $39.50 in 1980 dollars, was reached during the spring of 1980 when geopolitical turbulence in the Middle East, and Iran in particular, created acute uncertainty... more...

Environment | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Tuesday, 8th January 2008 @ 8:46 PM

Most gardeners in Australia are of the opinion that the country's landscaped gardens are modeled on the lines of those in Japan and England. However, many plants that are indigenous to Australia, help make its landscaped gardens stand out. The ones that are explained here are only some of the numerous Australian species that gardeners can use for their requirements. The Australian Botanical Gardens or the Department of the Environment and Heritage, run by the Government of Australia... more...

Environment | By Douglas Taylor @ Thursday, 3rd January 2008 @ 8:48 PM

More and more people today are now looking for alternative ways of providing power to their homes. Because we are becoming more aware of what is happening to the environment because of the omissions of CO2 in to the air we are becoming much greener. This is why many people are now looking to use alternative and more natural ways of supplying power to their homes. Below we look at some of the reasons to use solar power. The great thing about having a solar powered energy system in your ... more...

Environment | By Amy Nutt @ Monday, 31st December 2007 @ 11:28 AM

There have not been many studies done that specifically look at duct cleaning alone in relationship with poor health. However, there are plenty of studies and other evidence that prove the hazardous health risks associated with poor indoor air quality and indoor air pollution. This means that ducts full of dirt, dust, debris and other fine particles obviously reduce the quality of air found within your home, as you are at much higher risk of being exposed to these free floating particles and the... more...

Environment | By Amy Nutt @ Friday, 28th December 2007 @ 9:52 PM

In certain areas of the world, it is crucial to build structures to withstand the massive shock and damage associated with earthquakes. Unfortunately, science has not yet developed an early warning system that can give immediate notice when an earthquake is imminent. Thus, we are completely at nature's mercy to survive an earthquake, and buildings must be built to withstand an earthquake at any time. Much research and study has been devoted to learning which types of structures fare... more...