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8/14/2019 Earth & Environment http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/earth-environment 1/24 Couriers - Going Green Ian Sheldon Can couriers make themselves more environmentally friendly? Couriers make their living  by driving letters, packages and larger shipments from one place to another. This means that they are on the road most of the time, which has an impact on the environment. There are, however, ways in which couriers... Desalination Part 1 of 4: Tapping the Ocean Guest THERE are vast amounts of water on earth. Unfortunately, over 97% of it is too salty for human consumption and only a fraction of the remainder is easily accessible in rivers, lakes or groundwater. Climate change, droughts, growing population and increasing industrial demand are straining the available... Deforestation and Greenhouse Gas Emissions JamesNash Loss of forests contributes as much as 30 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions each rivaling emissions from the global transportation sector. The Kyoto Protocol's offset mechanisms allow credits to be given for replanting trees or establishing new forests, which capture carbon dioxide through photosynth... Desalination Part 2 of 4: No Salt, Please Guest Continued from Desalination Part 1: Tapping the OceanThis reduced the energy consumption of sugar refining by up to 80%, says James Birkett of West Neck Strategies, a desalination consultancy based in Nobleboro, Maine. But it took about 50 years for the idea to make its way from one industry to... Deciding What to Store in Your Truck Tool Boxes PeterWilson Truck tool boxes are very useful to use to transport your tools to and from work. These are also very useful if you plan on carrying fishing or sporting equipment. If you have a  pickup truck then you will notice that you do not have very much inside the cab for a toolbox. A truck tool box can be used... Deciding on Favorite Flooring Products PeterMason Floors are very important parts of every room, but they are often overlooked. By simply changing the floor you can change the entire look of a room. It is important that you carefully choose the correct type of flooring so that you can make your home more valuable. By choosing the floor carefully you... Crude Oil vs. Alternative Energy: Which is Really Better? lisara210703 If there was a world title fight who would you put your money on? 'Crude Oil' or 'Alternative energy'? The heavy weight champion of the world today is without a doubt:

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Couriers - Going Green

Ian Sheldon

Can couriers make themselves more environmentally friendly? Couriers make their living by driving letters, packages and larger shipments from one place to another. This means

that they are on the road most of the time, which has an impact on the environment. There

are, however, ways in which couriers...

Desalination Part 1 of 4: Tapping the Ocean

Guest

THERE are vast amounts of water on earth. Unfortunately, over 97% of it is too salty for 

human consumption and only a fraction of the remainder is easily accessible in rivers,lakes or groundwater. Climate change, droughts, growing population and increasing

industrial demand are straining the available...

Deforestation and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

JamesNash

Loss of forests contributes as much as 30 percent of global greenhouse gas emissionseach rivaling emissions from the global transportation sector. The Kyoto Protocol's offset

mechanisms allow credits to be given for replanting trees or establishing new forests,which capture carbon dioxide through photosynth...

Desalination Part 2 of 4: No Salt, Please

Guest

Continued from Desalination Part 1: Tapping the OceanThis reduced the energyconsumption of sugar refining by up to 80%, says James Birkett of West Neck Strategies,

a desalination consultancy based in Nobleboro, Maine. But it took about 50 years for the

idea to make its way from one industry to...

Deciding What to Store in Your Truck Tool Boxes

PeterWilson

Truck tool boxes are very useful to use to transport your tools to and from work. These

are also very useful if you plan on carrying fishing or sporting equipment. If you have a pickup truck then you will notice that you do not have very much inside the cab for a

toolbox. A truck tool box can be used...

Deciding on Favorite Flooring Products

PeterMasonFloors are very important parts of every room, but they are often overlooked. By simply

changing the floor you can change the entire look of a room. It is important that youcarefully choose the correct type of flooring so that you can make your home morevaluable. By choosing the floor carefully you...

Crude Oil vs. Alternative Energy: Which is Really Better?

lisara210703

If there was a world title fight who would you put your money on? 'Crude Oil' or 'Alternative energy'? The heavy weight champion of the world today is without a doubt:

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'Crude Oil'. In a coming championship battle The Champion could have the upper hand in

the first few rounds with explosive power...

Creosote Exposure and Health Effects

Guest

Exposure to creosotes, coal tar, coal tar pitch, or coal tar pitch volatiles may result inminor to serious health effects. Eating food or drinking water contaminated with a high

level of these compounds may cause a burning in the mouth and throat as well as stomach pain. Taking herbal remedies containing...

Could "The Day After Tomorrow" Really Happen?

JamesNash

Will global warming really cause disaster to strike Earth in the manner depicted in themovie graphic of storm "The Day After Tomorrow"? Could we have killer tornados

attacking in roving gangs, murderous ice balls the size of sour grapefruits falling from the

sky, waves of cold air that descend in minutes...

Could Gustav Bring Much Needed Water To Drought Stricken Areas

zenmistress2002

This is turning out to be a fairly active season for the development of tropical storms

 below the Gulf Coast. The Caribbean is bracing for yet another onslaught of Mother  Nature in the form of Gustav. While the residents of Florida are still reeling from the after 

affects of tropical storm Fay those further...

Could Packaging Machinery Soon Be Obsolete

GuestYou don't have to go that far back in time to come across a time when local grocer's shops

would package everything up in brown paper bags for us to take home. Shopping was a pleasure that came with a personal touch. We weren't inundated with a plethora of plastic bags, plastic and polystyrene packaging...

Conserving Our Environment

StewartM.Russell

'The Environment' is a blanket term that includes two primary areas. The environmentincludes everything around us that is living or non-living. The first of the two areas of the

environment is nature as it exists without human interference - animals, plants,

microorganisms, even the atmosphere and...

Costume Finishing Touches AccessoriesMathewsCombs

What is the difference between Tail of the Dragon and Deals Gap?Nothing ... both are

names for the 11 mile section of road. It is known as Deals Gap, the Dragon, and Tail of the Dragon. Locals call it "that dam road to Tennessee". Tail of the Dragon is also the

Registered Trade Mark of our company.

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Considering Buying CNC Machines? Then you Should Read

JohnathanBakers

CNC machines have revolutionized the entire manufacturing industry, no longer do youhave to spend ages setting up a machine. A computer is able to control it for you. These

CNC machines are often too expensive for private use, however it is possible to buy

smaller machines at a fraction of the cost.Ho...

Concepts of Waste Management

webrepairservice

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 areforced to find new ways to dispose of waste. This said; let's explore some of the concepts

of waste management.- Some interest...

Concerns About The Water Your Family Uses

zenmistress2002

There is a growing concern these days about how much water we use in the home today.We have a tendency to use it literally like there is no tomorrow, but chances are there will

 be. What if we use up all the fresh water supply we have here on Earth? What would wedo then? Well, it probably would not be...

Compressed Air Flow Meter: No More Loss

sfrom

Many people try to save much money when it comes to compressed air. Indeed, this is avery true situation, because compressed oxygen is one of the most expensive forms of 

energy out there. And, when the air is compressed and kept in a storage place, it may

leak, and this leads to more costly maintenance,...

Commentary: Yergin Sees Clear Road Ahead For More Fuel-Efficient Cars

dyergin

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 muchnotice in itself, but it ought to, because it tells you how much has changed on energy

issues. And, given its probable...

Climate Top Tips - At Home and At Work 

JamesNashTips for reducing your CO2 emissions fall into a number of categories; this article

focuses on what you can do at home and in the workplace to reduce your carbon

footprint.At homeSimple measures could substantially reduce the emissions from your home, and save you money as well - you could...

Closing The Conservation Gap In Electric Power

dyergin

Today, as U.S. electric power demand grows and environmental and energy securityissues become more urgent, there is a growing concern that the current balance

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encourages the construction of new power plants rather than investment in the

conservation of electric power. This subject is coming to...

Coastal Flooding In The Books Again For Florida

zenmistress2002

Well, Floridians are once again facing the real possibility of being hit by a hurricane onemore time. For the ones who have lived in this region for many years, it is a common

occurrence that is just lived through and they take whatever the weather brings then pick up the pieces and go on. It has to...

Climate Top Tips - Surface Transport and Aviation

JamesNash

Tips for reducing your CO2 emissions fall into a number of categories, with surfacetransport (driving) and aviation at the top of most lists.Surface transport is responsible for 

about a quarter of our emissions of CO2 and this is forecast to rise in the future. In the

 past 30 years traffic on...

Collecting And Using Water When It Rains

zenmistress2002

People in eras gone by always used to collect rainwater for times when there was a dry

spell and their normal sources of water would get low or run out. They would usewooden buckets or barrels. In dry months streams and wells could often run dry and

without a store nearby to go to buy a few gallons,...

Climate Change to Reduce European Holidays to the Mediterranean

Tribune2Climate 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 inholiday travel via flights from Europe to...

Climate Change And Your Retirement - Will Your Future Be What You Expect It To

Be?

earthwatchMost people will begin tolook at their future and decide where they wish to live, what to

do with their time and how best to afford it. They may even consult financial planners

and know what they will do with their time once retired. They usually do not look at their future from the perspective of climate...

Christopher Monkton on Global Warming: A Convenient Truth

JamesNash

Global warming is going to wreak havoc with the world economy. That is the latest prediction based on the idea that our use of fossil fuels and our production and release of 

greenhouse gases into the atmosphere is responsible for an increase-to-come in

temperatures. We've got to act now, we are...

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Cleaning Up Our Water And Beaches

aydancorkern

We really need to clean up our acts when it comes to our water, be it creek, lake, river or ocean. Our beaches are always dirty because people won't clean up after themselves.

They will leave all of their trash where they drop it, and the sad thing about this is the

 parents are just as messy as the kids.

Choosing Inimitable Tiled Flooring Designs

RayWalberg

When you are deciding which form of flooring would be well suited to your home you

should think about the room in particular. Tiled flooring is becoming a very popular choice because it is very durable and long lasting. They are also very beautiful. Floor tiles

are available in different shapes, sizes...

China and America Need Not Be Energy Rivals

dyergin

Energy is markedly different from the other controversial matters that will be at the top of the US-Chinese Strategic Economic Dialogue, edition two, meeting this week in

Washington. Trade and currencies are the now familiar issues at the centre of theeconomic tensions in the bilateral relationship....

Choosing Between Incandescent and Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

elgarber 

Recently a Democratic lawmaker introduced a bill to ban the sale of the traditionalincandescent light bulb. The purpose of the bill is to make "an important first step toward

making every household, business, and public building in America more energy

efficient."The average incandescent bulb...

Choose Your Plastic Products with Care

Guest

People of a certain generation remember when a neighbor whispered a hot tip into the

Graduate's ear, "Plastics." That was a reflection of the 1960's excitement over the materialthat promised to revolutionize manufacturing, industry and household living. To a large

 part, that prediction came...

Carlsbad Seawater Desalination Plant Sets Low Energy Use Record

GuestIn early 2006 the Carlsbad Pilot plant entered a new phase of testing with the installation

of a state-of-the-art seawater desalination system equipped with the latest energy saving

technology. The new reverse osmosis system combines two key features that substantiallyreduce energy use. The first key...

Change To The Climate Change Bill - Aviation To Be Included In Emission Targets

 johnmce

The new secretary of state for energy and climate change, Ed Miliband, has declared thatthe UK would be the first country in the world to commit to legally binding cuts in its

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greenhouse gas emissions.The Climate Change Bill has committed the UK to cutting

greenhouse gases by 80 per cent by 2050,...

Carpet Recycling Efforts Help Reduce Waste

otaffy

Responding to the problems associated with the disposal of used carpet, the carpetindustry has teamed up with government agencies and other concerned groups to

establish a program that encourages the recycling of used carpet materials.This partnership has implemented a national agreement that...

Central Vacuum Review On Core Features

tommymac

Dust allergy is really awful. On the other hand you can't keep your house untidy andunclean. Now cleaning those areas of the house where dust accumulate in layers and are

not under regular use become the toughest zones because they are mostly cleaned once in

a week or once in a fortnight. Those prone...

Cheap Solar Panels - At Last ? -

faclez

If you are like me you are looking for a energy solution that isnt going to cost an arm and

a leg. I looked at solar panels, and to get my house completely off the grid I was going tohave to spend ten thousand dollars for new solar panels. At that, if it wasent sunny then I

would be back on the grid....

Caring for the Environment: Used Moving Boxes

anuttWhen moving, it is inevitable that you need boxes to place all of your belongings in.

Could you imagine taking all of your things and placing them inside a moving truck without having something to put everything in? That would literally take you forever andit is that very reason why moving boxes are...

Car Industry Going Green?

 prettyone

Over the years the car hire industry has had many critics for having a dreadful impact onthe environment. Environmental sympathisers have put forward the argument that car 

hire is simply a means for people to carry on selfishly travelling alone when their time

and money could be spent on public transport,...

Carbon Offsets: Off or On Target?JamesNash

As global warming finally seeps into the public consciousness, carbon offsets are fast

 becoming the next hot new thing (no pun intended). People love them because they letyou buy your way out of your carbon impacts. Write a check and erase your guilt. And

I've always been a little troubled by this and...

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Can You Recycle Vinyl Flooring?

otaffy

The big push in the flooring business today is how to address the growing issue of recycling. Consumers are becoming more and more conscious of how their buying

choices affect the environment both inside and outside their homes.When it comes to

flooring, industry, government and concerned citizens...

California Desalination Report with More than a Grain of Subjectivity Part 3

Guest

How unique is the impact of desalination operations on the environment?The PI report

 points out two key areas of desalination project impact on the environment: the effect of their high-salinity discharge on aquatic life and the potential impingement and

entrainment of plant intake facilities. Although...

California Power Crisis Aftershock: The Potential Modification Of Western Power

Contracts

dyerginA recent set of decisions from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

raises the prospect that market-based rate transactions, including billions of dollars worthof wholesale power contracts, entered into during the US West power crisis may be

modified now, more than six years down...

California Desalination Report with More than a Grain of Subjectivity Part 2

GuestIs desalination affordable for Californians?The PI report indicates that one of the major 

reasons for California desalination’s ‘immaturity’ is its lack of affordability. Currently,

the cost of desalinating seawater in California is relatively higher than that of traditional

low-cost water sources...

Can You Really Run Your Car On Water

zenmistress2002

Prices for a single gallon of gasoline in the United States have been steadily rising duringthe past few years. Remember when a gallon of gas cost a measly 80 cents? Remember 

when it climbed to /gallon and people started to complain about the expensive price?

Those days are no more, as a gallon of...

Can You Do Anything About The High Price Of Gas

amydh03

As gas prices continue to rise to or a gallon on regular unleaded, we are all coming to the

realization that high gas prices are here to stay. Unfortunately it is entirely possible that 6months from now these prices may seem low. It makes me wonder "can anything be done

about the high price of...

Candle Lovers Beware - All Candles Are Not Created Equal

 joanneathomeWhat could define a loving home environment better than the smell of a burning scented

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candle? Imagine walking into your home on a cold winter's evening and being greeted by

the aroma of French Vanilla or Gingerbread. It paints a warm, inviting picture; doesn't it?

Would you be shocked to find out that...

California Desalination Report with More than a Grain of Subjectivity Part 1

GuestIn June 2006, the Pacific Institute (PI) published a report entitled, Desalination, With a

Grain of Salt—A California Perspective. Ignoring several decades of successful track record of desalination in over 120 countries worldwide and the recent groundbreaking

advances in applieddesalination research...

Business Directories Are An Environmental Tragedy

RatedPeopleThese days it seems everything has a carbon footprint, and that includes how we look up

local business phone numbers and email addresses. So for those of us wanting to

minimise our contribution to climate change what's the most energy efficient way to find

a local service?The short answer is...

Build Solar Panels and Cut Your Power Bill

missonmaui

Appreciating and preserving the resources of our precious planet are high on my prioritylist. I've met a number of like-minded people here on Maui who are living off the grid by

 producing their own solar and wind power to run the appliances and household

electronics. I highly advocate this and other...

Build Green for Lifelong Savings

Roselind

Green building is a design process that grows out of a connection with the naturallandscape. It is a set of informed decisions that considers the site and materials to reducethe cost, maintenance, and energy usage of the home. Conservation is central to the green

 building approach. Green homes are healthier,...

Building Projects Require Great Power Tools

PeterMasonChoosing the best power tools possible can make building so much simpler. Very cheap

equipment will wind up costing more in the long run because it will have to be replaced

often. Having Jet power tools on hand can make life much easier for builders. Arrangeyour shop with high quality woodworking and...

Building Solar Panels - How Simple -

faclez

Are you looking to build your own solar panels, probably because the cost of buying asolar panel is through the roof. A typical home uses 300 watts of power per day, and if 

you were to go and buy sufficient solar panels to produce that amount you would need to

spend close to ten thousand dollars. Now...

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Brass: One of the Biggest Misnomers in History

 james

Aside from home ornaments and jewelries, you have probably heard the term brass on brass bands. Do you know why a brass band is called a "brass band"? Some people may

actually believe that brass bands are called as such because the instruments the musicians

use are made of brass. By...

Build A Wind Generator

andrew1056

It seems like yesterday when we decided to take the plunge into off grid living. In fact it's

 been well over 16 years now. We're a little different from most people who live onrenewable energy though in the fact that we did our entire conversion for a very low cost.

To start out with we decided that...

Building A Wind Generator

andrew1056

Building a wind generator is a much more cost effective solution than buying one. Theaverage price of a 1000 watt wind generator is USD 00. I would have to save up for more

than a year to be able to buy one. That's why I built my own wind generator.It's not asdifficult as you might think...

Bridal Shower Decorations

HunterPerkins

How much do you charge for lawn care services?Fees vary and are based on the size andcomplexity of the lawn. The best way to find out what we charge is to request a free

estimate!Our trained applicator will notify you if your lawn shows signs of disease. He'll

also advise you on the best treatment.

Boating Safety Tips

HayleeLandford

Using boating safety tips makes enjoying time out of doors more fun while keeping

friends and family secure. If you live in Arizona, or you're thinking about buying Arizonaland for sale, these watercraft safety tips can help you learn more about what to expect.

Boating safety tips include learning more...

Bird Flu - Answers to 10 Important Questions

gbm000Most people know that bird flu is beginning to emerge as a serious health threat to the

world.There are real concerns and in this article we give answers to 10 questions which

many individuals are asking about bird flu. 1. What is Bird Flu?Avian influenza or 'birdflu' is a highly...

Bloody Water-The Bay Area Red Triangle

zenmistress2002

 Northern California is home to a plethora of famous cities, such as San Francisco,Sausalito, Napa, Santa Cruz, Berkeley, Oakland, and other lesser-known cities. The

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weather is always pleasurable, never getting too hot in the summer, and never getting too

cold in the winter. The Bay Area is a popular...

Biofuels In The U.S-Just The Facts

dyergin

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...

Biofuels - What Can You Do?

rockkvid

One of the best things about biomass is that everyone makes their own literally andeveryone can potentially put it to greater use. On a Personal ScaleA quick search of the

web will turn up hundreds of resources on personal-scale biomass energy, including

information on products, procedures,...

Biofuels As Alternative Sources Of Energy

wpat007

Biofuels are produced by converting organic matter into fuel for powering our society.

These biofuels are an alternative energy source to the fossil fuels that we currentlydepend upon. The biofuels umbrella includes under it's aegis ethanol and derivatives of 

 plants such as sugar cane, as well as vegetable...

Biodiesel - The Facts On What Is Going On

rockkvidAny fuel made to drive a diesel engine is called diesel fuel. Most people are familiar with

 petrodiesel, and don't even bother to add the prefix. But advances in physical andchemical biomass conversion and processing have made the term biodiesel a term thatmay not yet be commonplace but has probably...

Bio Diesel Fuel - An Energy Source Now and for the Future

worfdog

Bio Diesel fuel is a diesel equivalent, processed fuel derived from biological sources,such as vegetable oils, which can be used in unmodified diesel engine vehicles. It can

also be used as a heating fuel in domestic and commercial boilers. There are a number of 

naturally occurring and renewable resources...

Biodiesels - Are They The Answer To Our Energy Woesmatth02

Biodiesels may be touted as the answer to all of America's energy problems. But are

they? Yes, according to most experts. Biodiesels offer:-Cleaner air.-Cheaper fuel.-Arenewable fuel source.-A homegrown fuel alterative, freeing the United States from an

over-dependence...

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Biodegradable Products - Understanding the Truth

matth02

Biodegradable products should be good for the environment, but that's not always thecase. What Is Biodegradable? To be classified as "biodegradable", a product must be able

to be broken down naturally into the raw materials of nature and disappear into the

environment. Truly biodegradable...

Biodegradable & Municipal Solid Waste

rockkvid

While much of what goes into biodiesel could be considered biodegradable waste, the

concept deserves its own section because of its enormous potential. As we said before, biomass happens. When the quantities were relatively low, few people considered waste

management a problem people used to burn trash...

Be Power Smart and Save Energy

 pilkster 

Before people can be informed on the options that they have when it comes to turningtheir house into an energy efficient household, they need to know why it is so important

to save energy. Unfortunately, most of the time, due to the fact that people are too busy to be interested or are simply overwhelmed...

Being Self Sufficient with Alternative Energy

lisara210703

Times are changing. In the modern western world energy for households is considered to be one of life necessities. Without energy total chaos will be the result. This has been the

raw truth when parts California and New York were without energy. Lucky for us these

were only incidents. But energy is becoming...

Benzene - A Hidden Threat

Guest

Did you know that the toxic effects of benzene exposure can show up as late as 29 years

after the first exposure? Clearly, the health risks of occupational or other benzeneexposure are grave. Benzene, classified as a "Class A" carcinogen by the Environmental

Protective Agency (EPA), is an extremely ...

Being Ready When There Is An Earthquake

 jordanmcpeltEarthquakes can be scary, and if you are not properly prepared, they could be deadly too.

The one thing that you will need to think about if you live near a fault line or even in a

 place where you can get an earthquake only every fifty years, you will want to be prepared with earthquake survival kits....

Basics On The Use Of Hydro Energy

 james_copper 

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 

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through the differences it experiences in temperature. Water is nearly one thousand times

as dense as our air. What this tells...

Bamboo Furniture, is it for You

 paully1111

The thought of bamboo furniture conjures up images of beach houses and squeaky chairsfor most people, does it for you? Don't worry, you are not alone in that thought, but with

the popularity of bamboo as a commercial and industrial product, the bamboo furniture of yore is slowly becoming more fashionable...

As Simple As Reusable Bags

BillNBPI

Do you know that using reusable bags is already recycling? And recycling is our way of helping the environment from ruin. As stewards of this earth we should all take part in the

fight against pollution. One of the biggest problem about it is land pollution and it does

not affect some people but all of...

Are Zero Emissions Goals Realistic?

JamesNash

We've come to accept the assertion that some level of air pollution and water pollution is

OK; or, if not OK, that it's necessary to allow a modern lifestyle. But is this true?We all breathe the air that our tailpipes pump pollution into, but the pollutants are diluted

 because the volume of...

Are You Looking for Tips on Home Barn Renovations?

PeterMasonIf you are looking to turn your barn into a home, there are a number of things that you

need to consider. It can be a fairly large job, though many people prefer to keep a lot of the original features of the barn in their homes. You may also have to keep severalfeatures of the barn if you want to ensure...

Are Your Sales Effort Eco Friendly?

Larry Joseph13

Are Your Marketing Materials Eco Friendly?There is an increasing awareness among the public regarding using eco friendly or environmentally safe products. It does not end just

with awareness; there is a great concern among people that we need to leave a safe

environment for our children and for...

Are Your Clean And Safe Water Worries Justifiedzenmistress2002

So many times during our day at home we take the water that comes out of our faucets

for granted. We expect it to either be hot or cold depending on the handle we use and weexpect it to be clean. Well, it might still be coming out of the faucet and it might be hot or 

cold as usual, but it might not necessaril...

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Are Waste Water Plants Doing A Good-Enough Job?

aydancorkern

Do you understand what those big tanks of smelly water are there for? When I wasyounger, I didn't even think about them and had no desire to want to know. Today I know

what they are used for, but still don't know the simplest things about their jobs or how

they are ran. I just thought that these big...

Are You Falling for Green Consumerism?

stephfoster 

It's a wonderful time to decide to be more environmentally friendly in your buying

decisions. There are many products available and the prices are getting better. But where people often fall short of their green goals is in really thinking about the environment.Do

you really need to make that...

A Review of Ecoquest Air Purifiers

adamsacres

Ecoquest markets a product developed by Alpine industries. The Ecoquest Air Purifier comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Their middle sized unit is called the Breeze AT.

The next size up is the Classic and their new flagship product is the Fresh Air.The pricesfor the Ecoquest Air Purifiers...

Are Land Fills Destroying Ground Water

zenmistress2002

Generally after we put our trash out beside the curb so it can be picked up by a sanitationtruck, we usually will not give it another thought. In the past, our trash bags were usually

filled with everything that we have thrown out for the past few days, even the things that

could easily be separated...

Are Increasing Threats of Fire, Water, and Earthquakes From Global Warming

zenmistress2002

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, andthe decline of wildlife because of man made destruction, what can we actually believe is

true and should we really be concerned...

Are Car Manufacturers As Responsible As Possible

GuestDue to concern about the environment, different governments have imposed various rules

regarding what can be disposed of and what can't. Big business and aeroplanes are

deemed to be the highest air polluters of all but it is difficult to do much about this.Finances from huge corporations pretty...

Are Alternative Energy Homes The Future?

lisara210703

What mail do you hate the most living in a western modern world today? Chances arethat you hate your monthly bills. What do hate even more? You probably hate seeing

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these bills getting higher each and every month. But what can you do about it; you need

electricity, water, gas and heat. You would not...

Are Air Purifiers Dangerous?

 blythebabe

Do you know that there was a recent news that involved a big-name ionic air purifier manufacturer? This publication had claimed that the tested air purifier system by this

manufacturer removed very little matter, but instead it significantly raise ozone levels inthe room. So is there truth in the matter?...

A Plumber Fixes Pipes and Water Problems

LeroyCalstard

You will find that there are going to be a lot of lessons that you learn by simply buying ahome, and plumbing is one of them. If you are not a licensed plumber then you will not

even want to think about doing anything more than using Draino. This does not mean that

you are not capable of doing something...

An Overview Off Alternative Fuels

rudyvl

Alternative fuels may seem like a new topic or new invention but in reality companies,

organizations and individuals have been researching and developing new ways to power vehicles. In fact, regular gasoline has contained ethanol for some years now and many

countries around the global are mandating minimum...

An Introduction To The Concept Of Sustainable Industrial Cleaning

GalwayToday the word at the forefront of marketing campaigns in every industry is environment.

For many it is just a gimmick and the latest buzz word however in certain industries it isat the forefront of concern. This is true for industrial cleaning as many of the chemicalsused in cleaning products have...

An Overview Of Energy Efficiently

 james_copper 

While we often think of energy efficiency as the way to save our environment, we alsooften 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...

An Explanation Of The Waste Incineration DirectiveGalway

Waste incineration has been a traditional method of dealing with unwanted domestic and

industrial waste since man was rubbing sticks together to create fire. In 1970 the firstwaste incineration plants were functional that harnessed the power in the chemical

reaction created by the incineration. As with...

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A Moral Obligation to Offset Your CO2 Emissions?

JamesNash

The carbon offset industry is new and unproven, and there are some bad examples like planting trees in silly places where they will just die. But we shouldn't let those growing

 pains distract us from the crucial point: If you take flights, or drive, or you have a big

house, you've put some major emissions...

An Alternative Energy Source - Solar Power

darrenbardsley

Photovoltaic cells-those black squares an array of which comprises a solar panel-are

getting more efficient, and gradually less expensive, all the time, thanks to ever-better designs which all them to focus the gathered sunlight on a more and more concentrated

 point.The size of the cells is decreasing ...

Americas Droughts Are Causing Major Water Shortages

zenmistress2002

There are not that many people left that you tell you about the severe consequences thatmany people in the Midwestern United States suffered when there was a drought there

that lasted for quite few years during the first third of the twentieth century. Peopleeverywhere had to watch as their farmlands...

Amazing Amounts Of Flooding And Other Natural Disasters Are Plaguing The

World

aydancorkernSome people truly believe that the world has become extremely plagued by natural

disasters of all kinds. Some believe that we are only recognizing disasters on a broader 

scale because of the availability of media coverage from all places on the earth. The thing

about that theory is that we have had media...

Alternative Fuel Sources - We Need Cheaper, Greener Fuel!

scottyken

As responsible human beings it is our moral duty that we leave this world a better placethan we got it from our ancestors. There is an ardent need for saving the environment that

is being polluted by emissions given out by the extensive use of gasoline.The

conventional and traditional fuel sources...

Alternative Fuel Sources - Moving Away From Gas

matth02

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'sdependence on foreign oil. While others are being studied, there are currently several

 promising fuel options already in limited...

Alternative Forms Of Energy - Time To Take Action -

faclezWith what seems to be the world in crisis, everyone is talking about alternative forms of 

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energy. So what alternatives do we have, basically there are a few worth noting, and we

will cover them below.The first form of energy that is getting a lot of play is wind power.

If you have been watching...

Alternative Energy Solutions In A Time Of Power Crisis

isabalIt is unofficial - but around the world many of us agree on one thing: it is very likely that

there will be an energy crisis in the future. We all know energy is a big issue in thecontemporary world, and we have been convinced that humanity is at a crucial crossroads

in its history because we face an...

A Look at Solar Energy

JosephThenJust imagine if there is a way for you could help to reduce pollution and at the same time

save money on your electric bills. Here is a really simple way for that to happen,

installing solar energy panels at the comfort of your own home. I am sure that you have

heard about solar energy but how much do...

Alternative Energy Explained For Home Owners

lisara210703

One problem for home owners today is the increasing price of the utility bill. This bill isfeared every month, although we know it is coming and there is no way to get out of it.

One of the utilities we most fear is electricity. Electricity is very important in our lives

and will be in the future. It...

All About Whole House Water Filters

zenmistress2002

How much do you really know about the water in your home that you and your familydrink, bath in, and cook with? Do you know what chemicals or bacteria it contains? Doyou really know how safe it is for ingestion or even coming into contact with? Even

water that has supposedly been purified by city water...

Alternative Energy From The Ocean

wpat007Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) was conceived of by the French engineer 

Jacques D'Arsonval in 1881. However, at the time of this writing the Natural Energy

Laboratory of Hawaii is home to the only operating experimental OTEC plant on the faceof the earth. OTEC is a potential alternative energy...

All one needs to know about dog clothes

Linda4

Where to look for the best dresses for one’s dog?Dog is said to be the best companion of human beings. The millions of dog owners all over the world swear by this fact. People

who love their dogs try to ensure the canine companions get the best comfort and

required accessories along with food....

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All About Plant And Factory Fires

zenmistress2002

There are so many people in our country and others who have to make their living insome sort of plant or factory. It can be difficult each day to go into one particular building

or facility to do the same job over and over again, but it is a necessity. In our country it is

 possible to earn decent wages...

All About Geothermal Heat

 joshuamd3

If you have been paying attention to the alternative energy approaches that have been

tried, you probably have heard about geothermal heat pumps. These heat pumps use theheat that is contained in the earth to provide heat instead of heating the air. During the

cold winters the geothermal heat pump will...

All About Computer Recycling

danieljohansson

Recycling is the buzz word of the 21st Century, with everyone eager to prove their greencredentials and help cut carbon emissions. And when it comes to disposing of old or 

redundant computers it is no different; whether you run a business or you have equipmentat home it's all about computer recycling!...

Al Gore: The Man for the Environment

 jancsina

Gore is a recipient of a Nobel Peace Prize award for his efforts in educating the public tothe effects of global warming and climate change. He even released a documentary

entitled "An Inconvenient Truth". Personal BackgroundGore is born to a family of 

 political background, as his father...

Air-Purifiers - Escape Pollutant Filled Air

 barneygarcia

Are you suffering from polluted or allergen-rich air in your home and office? You should

take some steps to prevent such air from flowing in your home and instead let fresh air fill up the atmosphere. You can use air-purifiers that are basically designed to reduce the

dust build-up within the home and...

Air Purifier Info for Dummies

chuckdIf you are in the dark about what air purifiers are and what they actually do, you are not

alone. Many people have at least thought about the notion of improving their indoor air 

quality, but quickly abandon the idea because of the confusion surrounding the topic of air purifiers. Hopefully, after reading...

A History of Industrial Recycling

chiron99

The word "recycling" makes many think of the little blue bins where we place our oldcereal boxes, empty soda cans, and unneeded paper. But recycling actually takes many

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other forms: for example, the form of a golf course built on a landfill; a piece of modern

art made from old tin cans; or World War...

Air Pollution Is An Ongoing Problem

Bigal1212

As time goes on, measures that used to work to reduce air pollution are becomingoutdated and not quite as efficient. New pollution control efforts have recently tightened

up standards in order to remove higher amounts of pollution from overly-populated citiesand countries that are now surrounded by...

Air Pollution - Your House May Be Harming Your Family

matth02

Kitchen cabinets, furniture, perfume, even candles and air fresheners - they can allcontribute to the air pollution in our homes. Dr. Bernard Hamel, former Director for the

Institute for Environmental Studies at Drexil University, estimates that the levels of 

 potentially deadly toxins in the...

Air Compressor Buying Guide

GuyMorris

Air compressors are vital in order to power certain types of power tool. Many companies

 prefer using this type of power tool because they are much more efficient and some people think that they are better for you. The kind of compressor which you choose to

 buy depends completely on the types of tools...

Air Conditioning And The Environmental Impact

webrepairserviceWhen you think of air conditioning, do you ever wonder who made it, the history behind

it, maybe different applications involved or even environmental concerns? Well, if so,then you have come to the right place. We will not only go over each of these but youwill find that a Sub-Heading for ease of use...

A Guide To Carcass Disposal Processes

Guest

As if incineration was not a scary thought, here's an even scarier method of wastedisposal - carcass incineration. Up until recently I took no notice of this, even though I

was well aware of it. However, I could not help but take an interest in the subject matter 

and surprisingly there really is not...

Agriculture: Our Biggest Environmental Disasterwincowifi

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 destructiveforce. We have heard a lot in recent years about the destruction of the rainforest in South

America and the Red Woods in California....

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A Glimpse into the World of Sealed Lead Batteries

infoserv

Through the years there has been an increase in the use of portable electronic and anelectric devices. The need for batteries has grown exponentially. There seems to be no

end in sight for the use of batteries. Of the most popular batteries sealed lead batteries are

the most common.Sealed lead...

A Few Simple Steps To Conserving Water And Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

zenmistress2002

Summer is here and there are a number of communities around the country that are

asking their citizens to do whatever they are able to do in order to conserve water due to alow amount of rain. Droughts are not uncommon across the United States at least every

few years and if you can, you should do what...

Advantages and Disadvantages of Wind Power

JamesNash

Wind power, or wind energy, is a renewable resource; it is from the sun. The advantagesof wind power are many, including practical, environmental as well as economic. There

are also disadvantages to using windpower, such as the natural variability of wind, thecompetition for other land uses, and bird...

A Dynamic View of Climate Change

Guest

By Robert DePaoloThe fact that former Vice President Al Gore and others have deemedit a foregone conclusion that A. the earth's climate is warming and B. this is a direct result

of carbon emissions - in other words, that human behavior is the sole, independent

variable in climate warming, is...

Advice When Fitting Laminate Flooring

JerryBlackburn

Flooring can be very expensive, one form of cheaper flooring is Laminate Flooring.

Laminate floors are normally patterned to resemble a more expensive substance such assolid wood or stone. Laminate flooring is made from layers of paper and then sealed with

 plastic to make it last longer. Laminate flooring...

Advantages And Disadvantages of Wind Energy - The Truth

faclezWith what seems the whole world focusing on energy, wind has become increasingly

 popular among those looking to be energy efficient. Alternative energy has been trying to

get tracking for years, and with the current global awareness at a all time high it is finallyfinding the footing its needed. There...

Advantages and Disadvantages of Renewable Energy

matth02

There are many energy sources today that are extremely limited in supply. Some of thesesources include oil, natural gas, and coal. It is a matter of time before they will be

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exhausted. Estimates are that they can only meet our energy demands for another fifty to

seventy years. So in an effort...

Advantages and Disadvantages of Solar Energy

lisara210703

The use of solar energy is versatile; it is used for electricity, central heating, hot water,cooking, for producing salt and even for desalination. The energy comes from the sun's

rays and is known to be very environmentally friendly. However, when the sun rays enter the earth's atmosphere it is quite...

Advantages And Disadvantages of Geothermal Energy

JamesNash

Geothermal energy is derived from beneath the earth's surface. There are a variety of different thermal resources, each of which creates its own engineering challenge as to the

way that the energy can be tapped. In some cases current technologies are not practical or 

economic for successfully extracting...

A Double Bubble Drives Rising Oil Production Costs

dyergin

The dramatic run-up in oil prices in recent years has been the subject of much attention

and many headlines. What has received far less attention is another increase: the parallelrise in the costs of drilling for oil and building the infrastructure necessary to pump it out

of the ground. This...

A Critical Look At Al Gore's Documentary

JamesNashFor those who saw Al Gore's documentary, it was very convincing of its hypothesis that

global warming is a man-made phenomenon that has the potential to kill us all and endhumanity. After all, the film was filled with graphs and charts, so it must be true. Let's just get something straight here, Al...

A Critical Look at Carbon Footprint Calculators

JamesNash

We all contribute to global warming every day. The carbon dioxide we produce bydriving our car and leaving the lights on adds up quickly. You may be surprised by how

much Co2 you are emitting each year. A growing number of so-called 'carbon footprint

calculators' or 'carbon calculators' have been...

Accelerated Global Warming And Atmospheric CO2 EmissionsJamesNash

Up to now it has been generally assumed that global warming will be a linear process.

However evidence from the geological past linked with climate modelling that takes intoaccount the global warming that is already locked into the system indicates that there may

not be a linear response to rising CO2...

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8 Easy Steps To Choosing A Humidifier

lurathsw

A humidifier is an appliance that helps to increase humidity in your home and make theair less dry. Dry air can cause several problems such as chapped skin, nose bleeds, skin

allergies, ruined wood furniture, etc; all of which can effectively be taken care of by a

humidifier. However, you cannot simply...

Above And Beyond A Surf Shop

Guest

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 withsurf 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...

A Brief History Of When Lightening Caused Fire

zenmistress2002

Whenever there are thunderstorms, we tend to worry about the wind and the rain thatcomes with it, but many people have a terrible fear of the lightening that can be just as

 bad. There is a very real reason that lightening should be feared by everyone. Lighteningis very unpredictable and no one ever...

About Climate And Its Periodic Change

Jigfo

Climate monitoring is vital to further advance our understanding of the complexity of theclimate system and its predictability. The data and associated climate information that are

collected and disseminated to users, keep all stakeholders informed of the state of the

climate and the natural environment....

5 Ways to Save Money On Utility

lisara210703

Are you afraid every month when the utility bill comes in the mailbox? Could this

month's bill be even more expensive? If this scares you than and you want to dosomething about it, than read here how to save money on utilities in 5 ways.An average

American household consumes between 00 and...

7 Advantages to Make Your Own Hybrid Vehicle

JeffSokol No doubts about it, it's now possible to power your car on water as well as gas, instead of 

100% gas. Apart from the many advantages that this technology have on the planet, it

also has many widespread advantages to many individuals around the world, includingYOU.Below are 7 of these amazing...

5 Ways Fluorescent Lighting Saves Energy and the Environment

stevehnsn

Saving energy helps the environment because most energy sources, such as coal andnatural gas are non-renewable. This means that once used, they are gone forever.

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Additionally, most forms of energy cause pollution that can be a source of greenhouse

gases leading to climate change. A simple explanation ...

5 Simple Ways to Save Energy at Home

stephfoster 

Saving energy may be one of the simplest things you can do to go green. While you mayspend a little money for some of these ideas, many are simply a change of habit.1. Switch

to CFLs as old bulbs burn out.While compact fluorescent bulbs do typically cost morethan incandescent bulbs,...

5 All Natural Spring Cleaners

alanni9799

Spring cleaning has started. It's time to get the dirt from the winter off and start clean. I'vefound 5 all natural cleaners I can't live without while cleaning the house. These cleaners

are much safer for us and our environment. I don't have to spray the cleaner and run of 

out of the room. My house...

The hazards of health and safety management

 NJohnson1

The hazards of health and safety managementThe health and safety regulations are very

demanding and all organisations are responsible for compling with the currentlegislation.Most business owners and managers take responsibility for the health and

safety of their employees and consumers...

The Floods Caused By Hurricanes Can Be Terrible

aydancorkernIf a hurricane hits your state or town, it will do a lot of damage to everything,and I mean

EVERYTHING that is in the area. Trees will fall down and could hit your house, tearingit down and messing up everything in it. Hurricanes will make massive amounts of water flood your home, streets, buildings,...

The best Water tanks for the residents of Australia

Max Power54

Rainwater preservation is the smartest method for saving water.Water is the most precious resource of human life. We should save waters as it is on the threat of scarcity.

Smartest and safest way of saving water is the water tanks. Rainwater can be used both

for gardening as well as household...

The Dangers Of Road Construction In The Rainaydancorkern

When road workers are trying to build a road or clear out buildings, trees, and move big

areas of ground, they have to be very careful and cannot work when it is raining. Whenwater gets on the ground, it makes it muddy because there will be water going

everywhere that will make big water puddles. Road...

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North Africa Regional SWRO Desalination Project : Big Breakthrough Technology

Reducing Energy and Overall Costs

GuestThe Industry Standard Solution The efficiency and lifecycle costs of a plant’s energy

recovery technology is critical to both winning SWRO projects and achieving maximum

 plant profitably through the lowest operating costs. Leading international OEM’s such asAcciona Agua, Aqua Engineering, Befesa,...

Ecogreen’s Energy Management

Guest

The Administrative offices house both the management team and managerial staff likeGeneral Manager, Secretaries etc. The computer systems with high technology installed

in offices increases the consumption of energy. The central heating and air conditioning

systems in the hotels areas also consume a...

How Water Pollution Causes Deformities Of Fish And Other Environmental

Problemsaydancorkern

It does not take a rocket scientist or a marine biologist to realize the extreme way our water life is being affected by pollution. It is not only taking place in our country, but all

over the entire world. There are rivers in the United States that have gotten so bad that

certain areas of them are no...

Concerned About Green Power Then Go With Solar Power Panels

Guest

As solar panel technology advances, the image people have of solar technology will

change as well. The old images of large, boxy solar panels sitting on rooftop hoping to

catch some part of the sun's rays are slowing fading as people see the newer, smaller andsmarter solar power panel advances emerge.

EcoGreen - Helping Hotels to be Environment friendly

GuestEcoGreenHotel.com was launched early in 2008 and is planning for considerable growth

in 2009. The planned growth will be with vendor partners that target the hospitality

industry, sustainable hotel partners and a consulting arm that will be working with bothnew and existing properties. EcoGreenHotel...

Greenscaping Operation

ecogreen

Landscaping is both science and art and is an aspect of the environmental impact of ahotel that needs to be addressed. Understanding and blending the elements of both nature

and construction is effective landscaping. Whether Landscaping is extensive or small

consumes a large amount of water, fertilizers...

Live Eco-Friendly, Live Greener

SimonMSkinner 

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Unless you live off the grid in a remote area (and if so, you're probably not reading this

anyway), you no doubt hear a lot about the need to reduce our carbon footprint and to live

a greener life. It's important and almost everyone will acknowledge this, but it can feellike you're being lectured...

Factors To Consider When Undertaking New Mining Projectsdominicdonaldson

Mining projects, by their very nature, are huge endeavors. The factors that have to betaken into consideration are both complex and far-reaching and are becoming more and

more important.As well as clearing large areas of land to make mining projects possible,

there are often logistical factors...