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Environment » Causes and Organizations | By Todd Ash @ Tuesday, 7th October 2008 @ 1:35 AM

The largest blockade to hydrogen cars is no longer the technology. Sure, it isn't 100 percent perfect yet, but advancements are being made steadily that should see hydrogen become a perfectly viable alternative to gasoline in the next few years. Rather, the problem is infrastructure, and therefore dollars and cents from a business perspective. Since a hydrogen car requires hydrogen refueling stations, just like a gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicle does, the introduction of these cle... more...

Environment » Causes and Organizations | By Keith Baxter @ Sunday, 28th September 2008 @ 7:23 PM

Having wall to wall carpet is the norm in most offices today. Keeping the carpet clean is essential to keeping employees healthy. Carpets can accumulate dirt and dust very easily and if they are not properly cleaned on a regular basis they will become a breeding ground for many nasty microscopic organisms. Even if the surface the carpet looks clean you may not know what harmful organisms are lurking there, not visible with the naked eye. Dust mites, fungus and bacteria multiply quickly in... more...

Environment » Causes and Organizations | By Kristi Ambrose @ Thursday, 25th September 2008 @ 11:32 AM

For years companies and individuals have been trying to find a way to use natural resources in order to run things like cars and "power" but to no avail, until recently! I have actually seen one of these cars in action, my neighbor has one, and they are pretty cool. Okay given they are usually a little "different" looking, but still, who wouldn't want to drive in a car that runs on water?!? I think that aspect alone is enough for me to be interested in something like this! T... more...

Environment » Causes and Organizations | By Andrew Oke @ Thursday, 25th September 2008 @ 11:31 AM

You've probably heard the term before "phantom load", but what exactly is it? A phantom load is any appliance that draws electricity even when their supposed to be off. In some households this can account for up to 15% of your total energy bill. What kind of appliances contribute to phantom loads? Any appliance that has a light or clock on it while it's "off" is contributing to phantom load. Examples of this are: satellite receiver, computer, microwave, DVD playe... more...

Environment » Causes and Organizations | By Christine Harrell @ Sunday, 21st September 2008 @ 6:42 PM

Getting children to use recycling containers consistently can be a bit of a challenge at first - particularly in schools, youth centers, and other organizations where there is a large number of children. Bins for recycling are a great place to start when it comes to showing children the importance of helping the environment and incorporating eco-friendly practices into their daily life. Studies show that the younger the children are when they start, the more likely they are to stick with it. more...

Environment » Causes and Organizations | By Steve Hanson @ Tuesday, 16th September 2008 @ 11:41 AM

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are becoming far more common for indoor lighting solutions due to their human and environmental safety, cost, and longevity. An LED is a solid-state semiconductor diode that emits light when an electrical current is applied in the forward direction of the device, as in the simple LED circuit. The effect is a form of electro-luminescence where incoherent and narrow-spectrum light is emitted. LEDs are widely used as indicator lights on electronic devices and inc... more...

Environment » Causes and Organizations | By Ki Gray @ Monday, 15th September 2008 @ 5:28 PM

Conserving resources electricity, water, money is an important step toward leading a sustainable lifestyle (both personally and environmentally). People strive daily to save money, and yet many do not make the connection between resources and finances forgetting that electric bills and water bills make up a significant portion of monthly expenses. But just because these resources and expenses are necessary, that doesn't mean they can't be cut back, or utilized more thoughtfully and eff... more...

Environment » Causes and Organizations | By Kristi Ambrose @ Monday, 8th September 2008 @ 9:08 PM

Simply put, yes! Not only does a water burning hybrid exist, but its also very affordable. Furthermore, its a definte plus to have these cars available, with the price of gasoline nowadays! So how do these water powered cars work? And how much do they really cost? Well considering the fact that water is the supplement for gas and water is cheaper than gas, you can expect to pay around $150 to convert your vehicle into a water burning hybrid. Truckers among others can also use these hybrids... more...

Environment » Causes and Organizations | By Darrell Young @ Monday, 8th September 2008 @ 12:30 PM

Poly rainwater tanks are fast becoming the most popular choice for rainwater tanks sold in world today. The popular move towards poly rainwater tanks has been due to several contributing factors. The main reasons for the increased interest in poly rainwater tank are their resistance to corrosion, speedy fabrication times and long life span. Because of the high demand for poly water tanks, thousands of rotational molding companies have sprung up all over the world to cope with the enormous demand... more...

Environment » Causes and Organizations | By Melody Thacker @ Sunday, 7th September 2008 @ 7:56 PM

We are a society of consumers with an abundance of choices and and excess of things. There have been vast changes in the lifestyle of the average person from a few generations ago and life is generally better. However, television, newspapers, magazines and other media sources are spreading doom and gloom about our planet earth, and all this can make a person feel overwhelmed and confused. Are the things we are doing today, effecting our health, our children's health and the future of our pl... more...

Environment » Causes and Organizations | By Steve Hanson @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 3:48 PM

Mankind needs energy for heating, cooking, manufacturing and for transportation. Our lives and lifestyles depend on it. If you consider that the vast majority of that energy is drawn from what are irreplaceable sources: fossil fuels. Certain fossil fuels burn cleaner than others do. Natural gas is very clean, most petroleum products are somewhat dirty, and coal is very difficult to use without dumping a lot of nasty byproducts into the environment. The Impact of Fossil Fuels Not on... more...

Environment » Causes and Organizations | By Kristi Ambrose @ Monday, 1st September 2008 @ 3:49 PM

If you're at all interested in becoming a fellow Greenie or you already are an official Greenie, Worm Farms are one of the most fantastic things to look into! Worms are often used in a process called vermicomposting which allows worms to recycle things such as newspapers, vegetable waste, cardboard, coffee and even egg shells. This process is a really unique one in the fact that the worms spend their entire lives eating the "trash" you give them and it's not expensive at all! I... more...

Environment » Causes and Organizations | By Rachel Yoshida @ Tuesday, 19th August 2008 @ 7:59 PM

There have been many natural disasters that have occurred in our country over the years, but happened during hurricane Katrina has really stuck with most of us for the years it has been since the tragedy happened. It could be that for the first times we really saw how devastating an event such as this can be because of the hours and hours of news coverage that it had. It was a part of our lives for months as we watched the residents of New Orleans and so many other towns try to get their bearing... more...

Environment » Causes and Organizations | By James Nash @ Thursday, 14th August 2008 @ 5:20 PM

Carbon Offsetting involves paying an organisation to neutralise the climate impact of your own activities, thereby making those activities "carbon neutral" or "climate neutral". Some offset schemes focus on reducing future emissions by, for example, giving out low-energy lightbulbs in the developing world or buying renewable electricity credits. Others focus on sucking CO2 directly out of the atmosphere - usually by planting trees. The planting of trees clearly has a posit... more...

Environment » Causes and Organizations | By Steven Beckerman @ Saturday, 9th August 2008 @ 8:32 PM

Its no small wonder why scooters are so attractive to riders in the U.K. With the credit crunch problems in full force as well as petrol and diesel prices continuing to climb, sales of scooters rose almost 5% in June alone. In fact, the price of petrol is currently up to 117.6 pence, and diesel is up to 130.5 pence. Many people are making the transition from cars to scooters. Having lower insurance and tax rates than cars is another great benefit of riding scooters. We shall now take a more in d... more...

Environment » Causes and Organizations | By Paul Fitzgerald @ Saturday, 9th August 2008 @ 1:38 AM

So, scientists and researchers, even the President have told us that using the water for your gas was friendly to our world, but many of us wonder why. I mean sure, toxic fumes aren't getting into the air, but why else? I did some digging and here are the facts. If you are anything like me, you might be reading the chemical descriptions of what happens and why this is better than that. Trust me; it's a bit confusing, I know. So, let me break it down for you people like me. Here are the... more...

Environment » Causes and Organizations | By Ki Gray @ Wednesday, 6th August 2008 @ 6:11 PM

With the recent push towards local, sustainable eating, Austin residents are lucky to claim quite a few local farms. Many of these farmers bring their freshly harvested produce in to town periodically as part of one of the farmer's markets located throughout the city. Not just produce, Austin's farmers markets also feature locally made products such as cheese, tamales, breads, jams, soaps, and other handicrafts. With live music, entertainment for the kiddos, and an air of celebration, ... more...

Environment » Causes and Organizations | By Roger Munns @ Friday, 1st August 2008 @ 11:50 PM

Local authorities in popular tourist destinations are beginning to take matters of environmental protection into their own hands. Governments and nonprofit organizations are banding together in the fight against pollution. Efforts to sustain tourism to favourite destinations without harmful effects to the local environment, as well as culture and social interactions, are the main focus for the most recent campaigns. Mallorca Promotes Environmental Protection and Tourism In order to... more...

Environment » Causes and Organizations | By Ron Subs @ Thursday, 24th July 2008 @ 2:16 AM

Corporations and individuals are doing more to protect the environment, but it is still not enough. The natural world is in a state of crisis that calls for action. If you are concerned about environmental causes, you can use custom T shirts to get people more interested. One thing you will want to choose when designing a shirt for your earth-friendly cause is something with a prominent green color. The actual shirt could be green or the shirt could be another color with a large gree... more...

Environment » Causes and Organizations | By Ted Hebert @ Friday, 27th June 2008 @ 1:39 PM

In America today the average price of gasoline has skyrocketed past $4.00 per gallon with no end in sight. Oil prices have doubled since the end of 2007 with $200 per barrel conceivable within months. Still, no one seems to have a solution. The government is inept, and only seems willing to add to the problem rather than solve it. If the Congress had any concern for you or me they would lift all Federal gas taxes to help us out. That would cut out about 15% of the price per gallon of gas.... more...