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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...