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The 35th anniversary of Earth Day will take place on April 22. Through the combined efforts of government, grassroots organizations and environmentally minded companies, Earth Day ...

Efforts in the U.S. Senate to update and modernize the 33-year-old Endangered Species Act (ESA) are an emotional topic for many. Opinions range from completely repealing the act to...

Global warming, experts contend, is an urgent problem-but there are concrete steps every American can take to be part of the solution. There are so many things we do every day that...

There are several ways you can conserve energy and protect the environment: • Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents. • Air dry dishes instead of ...

Boaters don't have to be all at sea when it comes to protecting the planet from pollution. As petroleum companies stop blending fuels using the additive MTBE and begin using ethano...

In today's economy, with America's increasing consumption of electricity and natural resources, the possibility of an inexpensive, renewable and reliable energy source is seen by c...

While both the demand for energy and energy prices continue to increase, nonrenewable sources of energy, particularly fossil fuels, are decreasing. These factors, coupled with the ...

At home, at work and at school, Americans have successfully engaged in recycling programs--and one of the best success stories is paper. In 2005, a record-high 51.5 percent (51...

There are ways to preserve memories while respecting the environment-and that's good news for the growing number of American scrapbookers. Scrapbooking is all about creative use...

Building and living ?Green? is good for your health, conserves energy and protects the environment. Log homes are the original green building solution made directly from the earth?...

Every day in America, each man, woman and child generates nearly four pounds of trash. That's over one trillion pounds of solid waste or 365 trillion pounds each year. It's a stagg...

Light pollution is a growing worldwide problem which affects vast areas of the earth. In a nutshell, Light Pollution is misdirected or misused light... generally resulting from an ...

As we look to alternative energy sources for our power hungry world, geothermal energy is getting attention. Here is a brief overview of geothermal energy. Overview of Geotherma...

In recent times it has been accepted by scientists that climate change and man made emissions are causing climate changes throughout the world. The ten most warmest years record...

Are we humans beings really the masters of this planet? Do we have the authority to self-righteously assume global dominance? The following article is my view to the questions. It ...

How heartening after decades of decay and the destruction of many old fine homes, to see a revival of Scotland?s Castles. After the war when many properties which had been either c...

Lots of people consider that a tan makes them more attractive and more healthy-looking, and so go out of their way to sit in the sun for hours and get one. However, this doesn?t al...

Both now-discarded Lamarckism (the supposed inheritance of acquired characteristics) and Evolution Theory postulate that function determines form. Natural selection rewards those f...

It?s hard to believe it?s already hurricane season, and it?s also hard to believe that this season is projected to be as bad as or worse than last year?s season that saw hurricanes...

The tropical rainforest is a unique ecosystem that is home to many plants and animals, in fact more plants and animals than we even know about. The plants found in the tropical rai...

Improper outdoor lighting is one of the greatest issues affecting sea turtles - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Let's face it... light pollution and sea turtle...

With all of the fervor these days about the dangers of global warming many people are concerned about the fate of Antarctica. The fears are that the ice that makes up the continent...

Copyright 2006 Rob Daniels Horses thrived and survived in various regions and climates. Each area developed distinct breeds with qualities that were vital to the people of that ...

Most of us feel guilty if we do not take the trouble to wash and sort all those reusable plastics, papers and tins. We do this to avoid throwing them in the bin which then ends up ...

Given energy concerns these days, most homes are now designed to take advantage of passive solar heating concepts. Solar thermal is a big part of this process. How Thermal Mass...

New York Regional Interconnect, Inc. (NYRI) plans to install 200 miles of 400-kilovolt 1200 megawatt DC power-transmission lines from the town of Marcy, NY near Utica, to the town ...

Today the environmental impact of old computers, computer related parts and other electronic goods is a serious growing concern. There are so many computer Organizations who are re...

'Man must treat the beasts of this land as his brothers. What is man without the beasts? If all the beasts were gone, Man would die from a great loneliness of spirit. For whate...

By Lucien Beauley Article Word Count: 614 6:25 PM 5/14/2006 With energy waste on the minds of many Americans these days, high gasoline prices to run the inefficient eng...

Many environmental protection lawsuits turn on the question of who has standing; are the legal issues limited to property owners, or does the general public have a right to interve...

So consider getting air conditioner filters or furnace filters that do not generate any ozone. Prescription Checklist: Change or clean your furnace and air conditioner filters once...

Solar power has long been a minor power source compared to mighty oil. As oil prices rise and conflicts occur in oil countries, perhaps the issue needs to be revisited. Solar v...

I was disturbed to read today that the frogs from the Tasek Chini were no longer singing. They have practically disappeared. This may not seemed strange to you, in fact, you may no...

Greens grooming equipment is expensive enough that you?d rather repair than replace ? but when one of your mowers or rakes starts sputtering a bit on the start, or dies out halfway...

Earth the great giver. What can we learn from the Earth? The world celebrates earth day in different ways. In the United States of America, it is observed on the 22nd April, while ...

Sounds crazy right? Well tens of thousands of people from all over the world disagree. Shark diving is getting increasing popular all over the world as tourists and scuba divers fa...

When politicians start talking about renewable energy, you know we have problems. Solar energy is a significant renewable energy and here is an overview of how the technology has d...

Have you ever wondered what is floating through the air in your home? Just because you can't see something doesn't mea n it isn't there. Millions of particles, pollutants, gases, b...

Dragon Ball Z is an anime show that has gone from cult following to smash sensation in the United States. What started out as a cult following among high school and college student...

Climate modification is essentially the excessive heating of the planet, which results in dramatic climatic changes. So, are there ways to prevent climate modification? Ways to ...

Climate modification is a multi-faceted and complex subject. In this article, we take a look at the relationship between climate modification and volcanoes. Climate Modificatio...

As often seems the case, less developed countries seem to receive the bulk of the impact when it comes to negative world developments. The third world and climate modification is n...

The peregrine falcon is the best known falcon and most widespread in the world. However if you travel to North Dakota, you won't see many and you will not find any at all in Antarc...

Methane is a gas found on most planets with atmospheres. In limited amounts, it isn?t a particularly problematic gas. In larger amounts, however, it can become a regulator of atmos...

The movie, The March of the Penguins, has raised a great amount of interest in penguins. One never imagined penguins to be so driven. Here?s an overview of the amazing penguins. ...

Polar bears have long fascinated us. With their thick, white coats, they look incredibly cuddly, particularly the cubs. In truth, they are the biggest and most powerful bears on th...

The Arctic is located at the top of Planet Earth, the location of the North Pole and rumored home a certain Santa Clause. Here?s an overview of the Arctic. Long thought to be a ...

The last five years has seen a revolution in how governments, people and industry view energy. The positive aspects of biomass energy have come to the forefront in this discussion....

The call has gone out from President Bush to kick our oil habit. For many people, the mention of biomass as a fuel source was a new concept. Little did they realize they have alrea...

With fossil fuel prices expected to continue increasing, many people are nervous about future heating bills. Using biomass as an alternative is becoming particularly popular. As st...

Care for the environment? Want to save the planet? Then you must think in terms of fuel efficiency, non-polluting, and eco-friendly transport. The answer lies in purchasing and usi...

Many people use a vast array of chemical-laden household cleaners and products around the home on a daily basis. What they may not be aware of is the fact that many of these che...

One of the consistent problems with solar platforms has been the inefficient conversion of sunlight to electricity. New technology and strategies are dealing with this issue. C...

As we strive to find alternative energy resources, many potential solutions are on the table. Biomass energy is one such solution or is it? Biomass energy is unique in that it ...

Wind is one of the cleanest, if not cleanest, renewable energy sources available to us. What most people don?t know is it is also the fastest growing energy sector. Wind is an i...

As is occurring in many states, New York is trying to promote Green Building practices. The state is doing it by offering tax credits as financial incentives. New York Green Bu...

President Bush has indicated it is imperative to kick America?s oil habit. In conjunction with this goal, the Department of Energy has just announced a $119 million dollar research...

Environmentalists throughout the world are still in shock. Who would?ve every thought President Bush would push solar energy? The Initiative As you undoubtedly know by now...

Every other year, the U.S. Energy Department holds a solar decathlon for teams from various universities around the world. The winning team receives a $100,000 grant over two years...

Sea turtles are being protected around the world. National parks are set up along with farms and other organizations that are attempting to protect them. Sea turtles are a difficul...

Turtle Species Turtles are cold-blooded reptiles. They have a shell making them unique from other reptiles. Their upper shell is called the carapace, and a lower shell that prot...

Water is used as a significant power source in many parts of the world. In fact, Norway uses it to produce 99 percent of its electricity. So, how does it work? Water constantly...

Studying process is not easy. Ask any student and the answer will be pretty much the same. It is not easy to cope with all the tasks and assignments given at the university on time...

Happy New Year! It's not too late to make your recycling resolutions. The holidays are finally over and we can all hopefully begin slowing down and getting our lives back to no...

The Second Law of Thermodynamics predicts the gradual energetic decay of physical closed systems ("entropy"). Arguably, the Universe as a whole is precisely such a system. Locall...

Nature had given us a nice and virgin universe to live, but man has made it polluted in the name of development. Do all developments need to disturbed the natural equilibrium? This...

Where water (aab) is means name, language, land, arts and culture. There water makes merry go, that land is called Punjab. The land of five sisters 1. Beas (ancient name Vipasha) ...

It can sometimes be difficult to visualize the importance and direct effect that simple conservation efforts can have when we are bombarded with negative information regularly. Let...

North Americans account for less than 10% of the world's population, yet we produce 50% of the world's garbage and consume more than 33% of it's resources. If everyone consumed lik...

Question: What inspired you initially to begin your Trash Talk venture? Answer: As a society, we are bombarded with negative information about the environment and our re...