Environment Articles

Environment | By James Copper @ Monday, 14th May 2007 @ 1:47 PM

While we often think of energy efficiency as the way to save our environment, we also often consider it a costly endeavor. Did you realize, however, that your homes energy bill might be reduced by up to 30 percent through energy-efficiency that includes the purchase or energy efficient appliances and other products? In other words, you can save yourself money while you do your part to save the planet. Every time you buy a new air conditioning unit, a new washer or dryer, a new refrigerat... more...

Environment | By Matthew Hick @ Monday, 14th May 2007 @ 12:25 AM

Global Warming is happening, and it's up to us to stop it. Every time we step into our car to run an errand, or buy take out for supper, we are adding to the affects our world's over consumption of fossil fuels is having on the environment. Global Warming isn't just about adding a few degrees to the world's overall temperature. It's about melting ice caps that will slowly erode some of the world's most fertile farmlands, making growing the food the world con... more...

Environment | By Joseph Then @ Friday, 11th May 2007 @ 12:33 PM

With the emergence of biodiesel as an alternative fuel, many people are curious as to how they can take advantage of it. How can this benefit the average person? In many countries, biodiesel is not yet available at the gas station. This makes it more difficult to obtain it. Therefore, other measures must be taken. This problem can easily be solved through the use of a biodiesel kit. What is a biodiesel kit, you ask? Quite simply put, it gives you the ability to produce biodiesel from ... more...

Environment | By Daniel Yergin @ Thursday, 10th May 2007 @ 6:47 PM

The road is getting much clearer. This week, legislation will emerge from committee, and almost certainly soon head to the floor of the U.S. Senate. It might not get that much notice in itself, but it ought to, because it tells you how much has changed on energy issues. And, given its probable passage (or that of something along its lines), the new legislation will have a big impact on the automobile industry, on gasoline consumption, and on what people drive. The bill is the &qu... more...

Environment | By Daniel Yergin @ Thursday, 10th May 2007 @ 11:11 AM

The energy challenge certainly ranks at the top of the world's agenda. What makes it particularly difficult to deal with is that it is created by two forces. Though not usually put in these terms, one is globalization-and, in particular-the success of globalization. High growth rates, the emergence of large middle classes in countries like China and India, the continuing integration of the global economy-all this is powered by energy. To keep it going requires energy, lots of it. ... more...

Environment | By Derek Both @ Thursday, 10th May 2007 @ 10:48 AM

Dealing with waste management has become an issue of major importance. Some things, like landfills, are becoming increasingly full. This creates a situation in which we are forced to find new ways to dispose of waste. This said; let's explore some of the concepts of waste management. - Some interest groups seem to oppose any new development anywhere. It can seem as though their goal is to avoid all new developments. In the UK, these groups are commonly referred to as BANANA, which me... more...

Environment | By Stephanie Foster @ Tuesday, 8th May 2007 @ 12:28 AM

Pretty much everyone these days knows how environmentalists feel about SUVs and other large, inefficient vehicles. Many of them are used mostly to transport just one person, despite their ability to hold far more people. But even far smaller vehicles are not used terribly efficiently. Much of this is due simply to the fact that few people live in a situation where carpooling is an easy enough option. Carpooling is a great idea, but it's very hard to find a good carpool. You often don... more...

Environment | By Matthew Hick @ Monday, 7th May 2007 @ 12:27 AM

Global Warming is a buzzword right now. The experts finally agree: it is happening. But, what does that really mean, and how will it affect our lives? A Closer Look At Global Warming. Global Warming is just what its name implies: a warming of the earth's atmosphere. But, it's more than warmer weather. The earth's climate regulates everything worldwide: the oceans, the storms, the temperatures, the rain forests, even the deserts. Right now the earth's climat... more...

Environment | By Stephanie Foster @ Sunday, 6th May 2007 @ 12:21 AM

Solar power has been hyped for decades now as one of the best solutions to our energy problems. But in simple truth it hasn't progressed the way many have hoped it would. Has that changed yet? Installing solar power for your home is still incredibly expensive, even with government rebates, and earning your money back takes more years than most can stand to wait. So you can't really say things have turned around quite yet. But things are looking promising. The techn... more...

Environment | By Warren Peters @ Thursday, 3rd May 2007 @ 4:27 PM

What is vermicomposting? Vermicomposting means using worms to make compost. This is very easy to do and needs just a little bit of garden space and you can even do it in your basement or your garage. This is one great way to use up your kitchen waste and not let it go to waste. Let's show you how easy it is. All you need to do is follow these very easy steps. First of all, you need to get yourself a storage bin, a plastic one is best. If yours is a family of six, you need a size tha... more...

Environment | By Daniel Yergin @ Thursday, 3rd May 2007 @ 1:30 PM

Today, as U.S. electric power demand grows and environmental and energy security issues become more urgent, there is a growing concern that the current balance encourages the construction of new power plants rather than investment in the conservation of electric power. This subject is coming to the fore, in part, because of the capacity challenges that the electric power industry will start facing in the next few years. But at least as important is that conservation is coming to the top ... more...

Environment | By Lou Drake @ Tuesday, 1st May 2007 @ 3:04 PM

Looking for the best air purifier at a price you can afford? You'll want to start your search by considering options from leading makers of air filters and purifiers, including Oreck, Honeywell, General Electric, Holmes, Hunter and Bionaire. A good purifier doesn't have to break the bank, either - reliable models are available for under $100. Why buy an air purifier, anyway? First and foremost, for your health! A good purifier can remove contaminants in the air that could otherw... more...

Environment | By Daniel Yergin @ Tuesday, 1st May 2007 @ 12:55 PM

Biofuels are hot. But how hot? Here are "just the facts." But first, what are biofuels? These are fuels derived from plants or animal fat that can replace such familiar oil-based transportation fuels as gasoline or diesel. Ethanol can be distilled from corn, sugarcane or even straw and other cellulosic plant materials such as wood chips or grasses. Biodiesel is produced from vegetable oil crops such as palm, soybeans or rapeseed, or animal fats and leftover restaurant grease. more...

Environment | By Matthew Hick @ Monday, 30th April 2007 @ 12:30 AM

You don't have to be an environmental guru to save the earth. Here are some very easy things you can do right now to help save the earth: Save Water. Water is a precious resource that we all waste every day. Conserve water easily by: -Put a brick in a plastic bag and place it in the back of you toilet. You'll save up to one gallon of water with every flush. -Fix leaky faucets and pipes right away. In the meantime, save the drips in a pan and use it to water your p... more...

Environment | By Amy Nutt @ Sunday, 29th April 2007 @ 1:01 AM

Indoor air pollution is a serious health hazard; in fact, it has been shown to be at least partly responsible for the occurrence of a number of health conditions. Many people have reported their allergies are often made worse by the unclean air circulating in their homes. That is why it is essential to be sure your air ducts are cleaned and properly cared for on a regular basis. One important part of maintaining a clean air conditioning and heating system is making sure the filter is ... more...

Environment | By Daniel Yergin @ Tuesday, 24th April 2007 @ 5:08 PM

The global electric power landscape is changing fast, and increasingly, the action in it has been shifting to Asia. On average, in each of the last three years, China alone has added as much new generating capacity as all of existing capacity in Texas. The shift to Asia will continue. CERA's Dawn of a New Age scenarios project that Asia will account for well over half of the increase in worldwide power generation capacity over the next 25 years. By comparison, North America will cla... more...

Environment | By Daniel Yergin @ Tuesday, 24th April 2007 @ 4:33 PM

The world today depends on fossil fuels to meet over 80 percent of its energy needs, a simple fact of the way the industrial world has grown up. But dependence brings with it major challenges: rising demand because of economic growth and new consumers; the global distribution of resources; growing concerns about environmental impacts of energy production and use; and the timescales associated with transforming how we produce, deliver and consume energy. All this places the United States a... more...

Environment | By Matthew Hick @ Monday, 23rd April 2007 @ 12:35 AM

With soaring gas prices, and concerns about the effects fossil fuel use is having on the environment, researchers are scrambling to find alternative fuel options for America's dependence on foreign oil. While others are being studied, there are currently several promising fuel options already in limited use across the nation: Biodiesel: One of cleanest, cheapest and easiest fuel options to implement, biodiesel, fuel can be made from vegetable and soy bean oils and animal fats, a... more...

Environment | By Matt OConnor @ Friday, 20th April 2007 @ 11:47 AM

Rising prices of energy fuels have prompted companies and individuals to search for low-cost sources of fuels for their machines and automobiles. One of the most popular alternative fuels is biodiesel, a fuel derived from vegetable and animal fats. Biodiesel, in the strict chemistry sense, is made from alcohol esters that are processed from the oils of veggies such as soybeans, mustard seeds and rapeseeds. Tallow is also sometimes used. Making biodiesel is actually quite simple whe... more...

Environment | By Michael Dappert @ Thursday, 19th April 2007 @ 10:11 AM

There are no "good old days" of farming. From when people first started to herd animals and scratch the ground to plant seeds, farming has been an environmentally destructive force. We have heard a lot in recent years about the destruction of the rainforest in South America and the Red Woods in California. Every state has some form of agriculture. Every ecosystem in the United States has been impacted by agricultural activities. The rainforest and the Redwoods are more glamorous than the... more...