Environment
Sources of greenhouse gases
Some gases present in the atmosphere of the Earth are artificially introduced by human activities, although in little amounts and they can increase the natural greenhouse effect present in it, to maintain the average temperature of our atmosphere at about 15C. The action of these gases is absorbing the thermal infrared (IR) radiactions reflected by the ground toward the sky and also reflecting... read more
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by Jan Hoadley
In the question of eating local I would say an overwhelming yes! However it is not possible for m... read more
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As ideal as it may sound, it really is not practical for most people to limit themselves to eatin... read more
Energy Issues
- Assuming we can capture and store emissions, should we continue to rely on coal as a primary energy source?
- Can EPA regulations effectively lower the amount of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Less air conditioning saves energy
- Nuclear weapons: Assessing their long term effects on the environment
- Is the ethanol boom about to bust?
- The future of bio-fuel and airplanes
- Countries consuming the most electricity
Environment (Other)
- The truth revealed about the Exxon Valdez oil spill
- Peaceful uses for nuclear weapons
- Book reviews: The World Without Us, by Alan Weisman
- Human factors that contribute to slope failures.
- Problem solving with human imagination: Seeking solutions for taking care of our planet
- Canadian tourism and lobster fishing threatened by quarry
- The expected rise of green industries
Food & Agriculture
- Would you eat animal stem cell grown "clean meat" to protect animals and the environment?
- Assessing the success of the organic food movement
- UN and Asian Development Bank (ADB) join hands to develop water project in Asia
- How country-of-origin labeling law informs consumers of food processing origin(s)
- The effects of corn monoculture on soils
- The various uses of rabbits
- Global food crisis is developing
Trash & Recycling
World Water Day theme hits close to home In any other year, World Water Day might be an afterthought. But in this economic dow... read more
by kamran
Amid energy concerns all over the world and specially in major industrialized countries, search for and adaptation to alternate... read more
by Joseph Malek
It's clear to me that our environment will get much worse before it gets better. It will take decades for our Earth to heal its... read more
There are many agencies and organizations that you can become involved with. No matter where you live, you can make a contribut... read more
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- Climate Change
- California Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32)
- Industrial pollution and global climate change
- Understanding the difference between global warming and climate shifts
- Energy Issues
- Understanding new refrigerant gas management regulations (2009 CARB & EPA)
- Can the Gorlov Helical Turbine help reduce CO2 emissions?
- Should hardrock mining companies pay the US government a royalty on minerals extracted from federally owned lands, the way oil, natural gas and coal companies do?
- Rating traditional versus plug-in hybrid cars
- Environmental Awareness
- How to buy carbon offsets
- Ways to treat sickness from acid rain
- Understanding our record high greenhouse gas readings
- How depleted uranium shells used in the Gulf War effect the environment
- The impact of the US/Mexico border fence on wildlife
- What are the primary and secondary benefits of pollution prevention programs?
- The good of ozone
- The bad of ozone
- EPA and lead regulations: Changes in progress?
- The significance of your choice of power supplier
- How human overpopulation impacts wildlife
- The threat of copper to indigenous peoples
- The exploitation of mineral resources and their affects on the earth
- How to manage coastal development
- The effect of acid rain on plants
- How to stop acid rain
- How acid rain is harmful to humans
- Making your holiday decorations more energy friendly
- Book reviews: Last Child in the Woods, by Richard Louv
- Food & Agriculture
- Assessing the extent of genetically modified plants in today's agriculture
- Invasive fish species damage salmon fishing industry
- How to grow and harvest barley
- History of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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- Climate Change
- Is our planet really dying?
- Is global warming unstoppable?
- Do you believe that changing policy to fight climate change will increase gas prices?
- Should the world be concerned about Greenland's melting glaciers?
- Can biofuels help us reduce global warming pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels?
- Can the US confront global warming without adding more nuclear power?
