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Tacky- sounding title that but conservation efforts have been given an entirely new facade with new developments that have incorporated conservation buildings within the developmen...

It is important to understand the significance that global warming has on not only our earth, but our daily lives as well. It?s also important to understand the effects of global w...

These days we are experiencing a growing awareness to the fact that our energy resources, as they have been used in the last few years, are probably not going to last for long and ...

Any discussion of carbon fuels tends to carry the assumption they are all the same. There are, however, many different types of carbon fuels comprising this energy source. Type...

Because of carbon fuels, we have gone from a horse and buggy lifestyle to the digital revolution. Understand the history of carbon fuels, and you understand the advancements in our...

Currently, there is a great debate in our society surrounding carbon fuels. To understand the issues associated with them, one first needs to understand the process in forming carb...

In any discussion of energy, the subject of carbon fuels comes quickly to the forefront. Are they good or bad for us? Do they cause global warming? Before entering the debate, just...

Ah, the evil carbon fuels. Carbon fuels that were once exalted as the power source for the industrial revolution are now demonized because of global warming. There are, however, po...

With the resurgence of the recycling trend, people are looking for ways to recycle plastics. Unlike papers, these polymeric materials take a long time to disintegrate. As a result,...

The city of the stretchings of Antalya along the bay that bears name, and it is built to the altitude of 39 meters on a rocky coastal line. Immediately one are stricken from the mo...

It goes without saying that there is often an inherent conflict between science and economies. Emission trading is an interesting effort in the global warming arena. Understandi...

The first type of archery we?ll focus on is ?Target Archery?. Target Archery is practiced my mainly competitive archers which consist of ?Target Archery Rounds? in which the archer...

The Christmas tree: for many Californians, it is the symbol of the holiday season. It comes in many sizes and shapes -- from a table-top trimming to a ceiling-scraping giant, from ...

Free! That may not be a word you'll hear much of this December as the emphasis is usually on spending -- not saving -- money. But believe it or not, some things in life are free, a...

The days after major holidays are often major hauling days for garbage collection companies. Just picture that monstrous pile of wadded wrapping paper under the tree after Christma...

What should we do with the almost 30 million waste tires generated annually by Californians? The answer is simple: reuse them. Reusing tires is an area where being an environme...

You may think that decisions about how to landscape your front yard, as well as that new garden in the back, should be nobody's concern but your own. Well, actually, they are. ...

Composting is a means of using natural decomposing processes to turn kitchen and yard waste into a nutrient rich soil supplement for your yard or garden. It can be fun and rewardin...

If you had a choice, which would you rather see grow -- your precious little garden or that expensive landfill on the edge of town? Chances are the garden would win out. But on...

One of summer's great traditions is dragging out the old lawnmower, cutting the grass, and trashing those mounds and mounds of clippings. But before you get right back into the swi...

Attention: All homebodies, couch-potatoes, and outlet store kings and queens. It's the perfect time to be attentive to reducing your waste (Your waist may need reducing too, but th...

Every year, Californians generate approximately 15 million tons of waste that is merely packaging for the actual products we buy. This packaging includes the cardboard and paper wr...

Food. A lot of our time, money, self-image, social contacts, even childhood memories are bound up with food in some way. Unfortunately, food also plays a big role in the mounds of ...

Walking into a grocery store can be an overwhelming experience: there are so many choices. What brand? What size? What flavor? What packaging??? By keeping the four R's in mind -- ...

If every California home followed some waste prevention techniques, the state would still not meet its goal of reducing waste by 50 percent by the year 2000. That's because 61 ...

The state of California is providing a free service designed to help citizens and businesses trade their discards -- things that might otherwise end up as "trash." Why would st...

Residents and businesses with laser printers and/or photocopiers know the cost of keeping these machines going can sometimes put a crimp in the budget. Savvy individuals -- and tha...

The Hewlett Packard Co. has long been a leader in reducing waste from its computer manufacturing processes. However, following recent renovations, the firm still accumulated materi...

America is a disposable society. We pay premium prices for brand new products just for the sake of convenience. Why clean a ceramic mug when you can throw a disposable cup away? ...

If you are moving soon, or just finally got around to that spring household cleaning, you should be aware that prime opportunities to be a waste prevention activist loom on the hor...

As any weekend garage-saler can attest, there are many prime opportunities for you to prevent waste through the treasured acts of selling and shopping. How can this be? Can you...

Even with the good job Californians are doing of recycling, this state's landfills are filling up fast. Why should you be concerned? Because the age-old laws of supply and demand a...

Why do we throw away plastic containers and not our socks? Both only need to be washed to be reused. If you want to know the truth, a plastic food container is even more ...

Activism can take many forms. Most people think of environmental activism as something someone does in their spare time. It entails tasks such as going to a few meetings (maybe...

Practices such as recycling have helped reduce the amount of waste going to landfills. But a more effective and pervasive strategy to lessen the burden of piles of garbage on l...

One of the most effective ways to reduce the mounds of trash generated in California every single day is to educate kids about the value of waste prevention. Children soon discover...

California, as well as the rest of the nation, is slowly coming to the realization that solid waste management is no longer an exercise in just finding new places to put trash. Eve...

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This familiar saying was typically muttered by Mom after you caught a bad cold usually doing something foolish -- like playing ...

Is there something in your garbage that isn't really garbage? Chances are, yes. Over half of what you put in the trash can be recycled, reused or transformed into new consumer ...

The ocean is a dangerous place for those who make their living in this unpredictable environment. In addition to the harsh working conditions, fishers are now confronted by the rea...

974: METULA A Shell tanker, the Metula, grounded in the Strait of Magellan, with a 64-million-gallon cargo of crude, more than twice the size of the Torrey Canyon?s load. In a rem...

The Coast Guard has long protected men and commerce from a hostile maritime environment. With the advent of the conservation movement, and later environmentalism, our service has b...

The commonwealth of the Bahamas is in the West Indies. The country is made up of an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. This means that it is comprised of a series of islands, which...

Just the other day, I experienced the nauseating sensation of driving down a pass into the air pollution in Los Angeles. We need clean air to be healthy, but these air pollution fa...

The beauty of the Hawaiian Islands is undisputed. If you look closely at the lush green hills, you might just see wind farms producing energy for homes and business at the beach. ...

Environmental Protection The Coast Guard has helped to protect he environment for over 180 years. In 1822 he Congress created a timber reserve for the Navy and authorized the Pr...

When I got home from work this evening, the house wasn't nearly as cool as I'm used to. After messing with our thermostat, I turned my head up at our HVAC air filter. Then it occur...

Nothing has been quite so exciting in the generator manufacturing business as the new Honda inverter generators. Honda inverter generators give you all of the power that you need i...

In the ongoing energy debate, biomass energy is getting a lot of play among politicians. To understand the concept, it first helps to understand the bio pyramid. Bio Pyramid ...

Wind power is an incredibly clean renewable power source. To capture the energy in wind, wind farms are used. So, how about wind farm efficiency? Wind Farm Efficiency Wind...

Many a person, myself included, has gone on and on about the benefits of solar energy. While theoretical arguments are always interesting, what about daily applications? Uses f...

With renewable energy all the rage these days and fossil fuel costs soaring, solar energy is in the news. Here are some thoughts about solar as a viable energy platform. Overvi...

Wood-frame homes are more environmentally friendly than those constructed of steel or concrete, according to a new study by 15 U.S. universities and research institutes. Additi...

April is Earth Month, a time for people to stop and think about how they can do their part to help the environment. According to Environmental Defense, a leading nonprofit organ...

Americans dispose of more than 700 billion pounds of paper, glass, plastic, wood, food, metal, clothing, electronics and other refuse annually. The problem of managing mountain...

Since the twin towers at the World Trade Center in New York collapsed on Sept. 11, there has been a concern about asbestos being released into the air at the site. The Environme...

The issues associated with the continued of fossil fuels are complex. What is undisputed, however, is the world is turning to meet the challenge through renewable energy. The Wo...

For the first time since the oil shortages in the 1970s, efforts to convert to renewable energy have accelerated. In the case of wind power in Maine, this has caused an odd conflic...

Copyright 2006 Emma Snow We are all familiar with dolphins, whales and sharks; we know what tuna and snapper look like, but what about some less familiar fish such as lizardfish...

All over the world people are experiencing air quality changes due to vehicle emissions. Particularly in the peak of summer, cities have worsening air quality to the point where it...

After answering several inquiries regarding our success at eradicating weeds from Sluice Pond and raising funds to establish weed control, I thought an article describing a success...

Recycling keeps trash out of the landfills by reusing the waste for another purpose. Precycling stops waste before it happens. By implementing a few of these easy precycling tips, ...

Have you ever noticed that the night sky is no longer inky black and full of stars like it used to be? Have you noticed the strange orangish glow that?s replaced it? The strange or...

Fuel costs and global warming are becoming a bigger concern for people in their daily lives. If you are considering going green, wind is an energy platform with a lot of positives....

With global warming, general pollution and rising fuel prices, our future energy needs are a hot topic. Fuel cells may represent a solution, one coming sooner than later. Futur...

Each spring, as Americans head for the great outdoors, millions of volunteers rally for the nation's largest annual community improvement program. It's a great way to enjoy some fr...

On October 28, 2005, over 250 residents of Jefferson, Iowa, represented by attorneys from LaMarca & Landry, P.C., filed suit against West Central Cooperative in the Iowa District C...

Thanks to new technology, natural gas is more environmentally friendly and more reliable. That means more Americans can enjoy the warmth of clean natural gas heat without getting c...

Your trees are an important part of your yard. They not only provide shade and comfort to your family and add value to your house, they provide an important cost-savings opportunit...

Research is shedding new light on an unexpected source of energy for heating homes and generating electricity-the sun. The sun-directly or indirectly-is the primary source for m...