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Environment » Nature | By Christa Kowalczyk @ Tuesday, 6th May 2008 @ 9:05 AM

Paleontology is the branch of biology that studies the forms of life that existed in the past geologic periods and eras, mainly by studying and scrutinizing of its remains, the fossils. Basically, fossils are those what is left and remnants of a dead animal or a plant that can be seen these days that has been ingenuously planted on rocks and other form of hard earthly surfaces. Although, of course, it doesn't mean that the said "remains" are the real skeletons or the actual ... more...

Environment » Nature | By Jerry Work @ Saturday, 26th April 2008 @ 4:43 PM

Bamboo enthusiasts are very loyal to the plant - or technically, to the grass. Bamboo is a wonderful grass that is as beautiful as it is useful. There are many businesses and resources to which you can turn to learn about growing and caring for bamboo. To locate these businesses, you should turn to the annual Bamboo Products Index produced by the American Bamboo Society. The document can be accessed via the American Bamboo Society web site at AmericanBamboo[dot]org. The comprehensive lis... more...

Environment » Nature | By Jerry Work @ Thursday, 24th April 2008 @ 3:54 PM

The most common use for cork remains as a means of capping wine bottles. There are now modern alternatives for this service, such as plastic stoppers, but traditional cork stoppers remain the most popular choice for wine purposes. In fact, it has been reported that cork accounts for only 15% of cork usage by weight, but 66% by revenue. However, cork is not a one trick pony. It can be used for some very interesting things outside of a wine bottle. Cork is a very unusual material in that it... more...

Environment » Nature | By Jerry Work @ Sunday, 20th April 2008 @ 11:25 PM

Bamboo may be one of the very best candidates for a kind of plant to grow in or outside your home. Bamboo is attractive, can bloom in a multitude of colors (depending on the variety), and, once mature, can survive with relatively little maintenance. It is a good choice of plant for the busy, modern day person - except it's not really a plant. Bamboo is actually a kind of tall forest grass, which is what makes it such an adaptable plant. There are many different kinds of bamboo which are app... more...

Environment » Nature | By Cory Doggett @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 3:42 PM

The key to a peaceful and fulfilling trip into the wilderness is having appropriate shelter to protect members of the party from the elements. You do not want to be too cold or wet in winter, nor too hot and humid in the summer. If you are traveling far away from civilization, it is important to keep your shelter to a minimum weight, and, therefore, easy to carry. Otherwise, be prepared to obtain shelter from the natural elements available freely at the campsite. Many travelers, going ... more...

Environment » Nature | By Roger Munns @ Monday, 14th April 2008 @ 2:25 AM

Ski resorts all over the world are taking an active interest in the affects of global warming. This is because global warming will have a direct impact on their business for the worst. Temperatures around the globe are expected to rise an average of 6 degrees Celsius within the next century. It may sound like a small number, but the affects can be devastating to a ski resort business that depends on frigid temperatures to attract visitors. A few major ski resort tycoons have alrea... more...

Environment » Nature | By Jerry Work @ Saturday, 12th April 2008 @ 9:22 PM

Bamboo is a remarkable material. Although it is very wood-like in appearance and texture, it is actually a form of grass that grows very tall, very quickly. Bamboo is traditionally used as a structural or decorative material, such as to create rugs and flooring. But I wanted to explore some of the more unusual uses for this material. As I have discovered, bamboo can be used for just about anything. Bamboo is a popular choice for making musical instruments, especially flutes. Bamboo flutes... more...

Environment » Nature | By Jonathon Boundy @ Friday, 11th April 2008 @ 3:46 AM

Exotic flowers are becoming more and more in demand today. Unlike other flowers, they can be preserved for up to three weeks if given the right care and attention. Exotic flowers are to be found in forests and mountains and can therefore be more expensive than other kinds of flowers. Also, as the name suggest, they are not as common as the more traditional flowers like the roses, daisies or sunflowers. Indeed, when we think of exotic flowers, we imagine a burst of brilliant, vibrant col... more...

Environment » Nature | By Cory Doggett @ Thursday, 10th April 2008 @ 11:42 PM

One of the biggest mistakes day hikers make is assuming they don't need to plan for wilderness survival. After all, a hiker usually reasons, "I only plan to be out for a few hours. I'll be back long before sunset. There's no reason to carry more stuff than I have to." Unfortunately, hundreds of hikers die or become seriously injured every year by relying on this faulty reasoning. Wilderness survival requires planning ahead and making three basic assumptions. The fir... more...

Environment » Nature | By Herbert Young @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 2:10 PM

According to an article in World Oil Magazine entitled, Three super-giant fields discovered offshore Brazil, by Arthur Berman; three new offshore oil fields have been discovered in Brazil's Santos Basin. The Brazilian oil company, Petrobas, announced, these fields, named Tupi, Jupiter and Carioca located 174 miles east of the State of Sao Paulo in the Atlantic Ocean. Based on preliminary drilling, these new wells may redefine the Carioca geologic structure, in the Santos Basin. This ... more...

Environment » Nature | By Kevin Rockwell @ Monday, 7th April 2008 @ 4:00 PM

The potential of biomass as an energy source is enormous: experts have calculated that the planet produces eight times more biomass each year than its energy needs overall (though it currently puts only 7 percent of that available resource to use in energy production). It's not only a renewable resource, it's also a seemingly inevitable one; to paraphrase a common aphorism, biomass happens. Any fuel created from biomass can be called biofuel, although the term gets the most med... more...

Environment » Nature | By Sandra Lightowler @ Monday, 31st March 2008 @ 8:06 PM

Besides great sunshine, delicious cuisine and a rich monumental heritage, Andalucia also offers its visitors ample opportunities to revel in its diverse flora and fauna that abound in its two magnificent national parks, 23 natural parks and 31 assorted natural reserves. The two national parks; the Parque Nacional de Donana and the Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada are designated as such because of their vast range of geological and climatic diversity that has given rise to unique ecosystems compr... more...

Environment » Nature | By Christa Kowalczyk @ Saturday, 29th March 2008 @ 9:40 AM

Now-a-days we hear about Climate Change more often than before. Climate change is a global phenomenon and the term Climate Change" is indeed a straightforward expression for such a complex subject. In fact, it has more than we can comprehend from this phrase and that is why it is quite essential to go at defining climate change in today's scenario. In the present glossary of researchers and scientists, climate modification as a term is no longer in use and effect. The reason behi... more...

Environment » Nature | By Bob Alexander @ Saturday, 29th March 2008 @ 6:52 AM

Yesterday I listened to the happiest mockingbird in creation. Perched on a limb in a spring time maple tree, he cast a spell on his audience below. We listened to song after song until he wearied of all the applause and left the stage. In a few moments he came back for a curtain call and once again was greeted with applause. Enchanted by the musical ability of this particular bird, I and a friend sat beneath the tree for a half hour and absorbed every note he sang. He had to have real... more...

Environment » Nature | By Mike Hirn @ Friday, 28th March 2008 @ 1:32 AM

An alarm is being raised about global warming causing dramatic rises in the temperature of ocean waters. Scientists are studying warming waters all over the globe to determine the extent of this rise in temperatures. The consequences of global warming are far-reaching. One of the most devastating effects of global warming is an impact on tropical storms. Hurricanes that would have been category 3 storms in years past are now category 4 or above because they are energized when they pic... more...

Environment » Nature | By Christa Kowalczyk @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 5:54 PM

Going for a bird watching is a wonderful hobby with learning and increase of knowledge. All the birds are attractive part of nature. There are lot and lot of people who gets huge pleasure and satisfaction by seeing the beautiful birds. The person who loves watching birds always tries to find new places, where they can see unique and different kinds of bird. The birds lovers like spending time where there is immense birds are found and they prefer holiday spot where there is a scope to see differ... more...

Environment » Nature | By James Redder @ Wednesday, 26th March 2008 @ 2:28 AM

Do you think the issue of alternative energy usage for emerging countries is an important one? With the world stage increasingly looking for ways to cut down global warming factors for emerging countries the idea of using alternative energy is gaining ground. This has increasingly been a sore point in international relations considering the fact that coal-fired and oil generators produce power inexpensively and cost is a very important consideration in emerging countries. So suggesting they cons... more...

Environment » Nature | By Jim Haynes @ Tuesday, 25th March 2008 @ 11:22 PM

Why all this discussion about going green first of all you may be asking? Well simply put, more and more people these days are very concerned about doing what they can to lower their fuel bills, use energy more wisely and trying to reduce the amount of garbage that ends up in the landfill. The whole point of going green is to find some best practices, whether they are at home, at your place of business or simply in our everyday lives that will help us to achieve this goal. So here are a few rand... more...

Environment » Nature | By William Doggett @ Monday, 24th March 2008 @ 7:21 PM

Did you know that most injuries during disasters are caused not by the actual event but by lack of planning and lack of appropriate management? This means that in any major event, individuals have a huge impact on whether and how they survive. Because most people will face an emergency situation at some point in their lifetime, learning how to deal with major disasters is an essential skill. Here are a few tips for dealing with natural and manmade disasters alike: Remain Calm Howev... more...

Environment » Nature | By Jerry Work @ Sunday, 23rd March 2008 @ 9:56 PM

In the U.S., most people probably think of bamboo in terms of a thin reed used for decorative purposes, such as a houseplant or rug for your living room. But the reality is that bamboo is a fine resource for use in construction. Bamboo is not really a tree; it's a grass - a grass that can grow 120 feet tall and 13 inches thick. That's quite an impressively growing grass, and one that can be used very effectively for building things. Thick bamboo poles harvested from giant bamboo... more...