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Climate Change - Steps on How the Youth Can Take Action (Part 1)
The youth around the world are ready to take action, but most of them don't know the right steps to follow in order to have a successful plan to combat climate change. Here are highly suggested steps to follow by all youth. And this has been motivated by the Alliance of Youth CEO's 'C
Global Warming Causes, Effects, and Controversy
Learn about the greenhouse gases and how they are contributing to global warming. This is important because if global warming continues it could lead to a dramatic climate shift for Earth. There is some controversy as to whether global warming is real and this is also discussed.
The Move to Sustainable Products
Sustainable products are one way to help minimize the damage to the environment. Sustainable products are products that do not do damage to the environment at all. In many cases, sustainable products are actually beneficial to the environment.
The Use of Organic Solvents in Relation to the Clean Air Act
Organic solvents, or industrial solvents containing carbon, are used every day in thousands of industries. Some of the most familiar common organic solvents are gasoline, ethanol, and acetone.
Clean Water Saves Lives
In underdeveloped countries unclean water is an immeasurably greater threat to human security than violent conflict. While issues such as natural disasters and civil unrest receive immediate international action, acquiring access to clean water is often a silent emergency experienced by the poor. In
The Need of the Hour - Sustainable Agriculture
Changing the pattern of agriculture that has been prevalent over the years is not an easy task. However, considering the future implications, it is imperative to develop this branch.
Caring for the Environment - Are You Doing Your Bit?
Although caring for the environment has been very much in the media for a number of years some people still don't realise the impact of their actions. There are many ways that you can make a difference, however small, to reduce your carbon footprint.
Are E-Books Green?
E-books are simple. Literally, there is no physical product, and nothing bulky to carry around. The e-book itself is just a digitally formatted version of a print book. You can pack a thousand or more e-books into a small laptop computer or a reading device no larger in size than thick magazine. But
Solar Road Ways
Solar Roadways is one of five finalists for the Best Enabler Award for green Engineering category in the 2009 EE Times Annual Creativity in Electronics (ACE) Awards. The main theme behind the evolution of solar road ways is to reinstate current petroleum based tarmac roads, parking areas, and drivew
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint by 25%
A carbon footprint is referred to as the set of greenhouse gas emissions emitted by any source. Most homes use fossil fuels to generate heat and electricity, the burning of these fuels results in emissions of carbon footprints.
Drought
It has been predicted by meteorologists that this year will be a particularly rough year for storms and hurricanes. We have already seen examples of extreme weather all over the United States, as well as other parts of the world. In the southwest there are record breaking floods. In the southeast an
Reusable, Eco-Friendly Bags - Alternative To A Safer Environment
Reusable, eco-friendly and environment safe bags are simple to produce, strong and can be made of different weight or thickness depending on the intended use. Bags made of this durable material are water repellent and avoids bacteria and odor. They are not affected by chemicals or solvents and compl
Chance and Prediction: Will The World Agree Action on Global Warming?
Global warming and what we should do about it is often referred to as the greatest challenge of our times, but politicians find it very so difficult to agree action on action. Why should this be? A major part of the problem is to understanding which outcomes can be calculated and which cannot.
Fountains: Symbols of Life
So what is this strange phenomenon all about? Why is everyone drawn to a waterfall, fountain, river, lake, pond or ocean? The answer is: the water. Water is the essence of life. Oxygen is arguably the most important element, with water taking second place, followed by food. All living things are att
Reducing Your Carbon Footprints
Carbon footprint is a new concept that seems to be flooding the world nowadays. When we talk of carbon footprints, we are actually talking about the impact of our activities on the environment, especially on global warming. Like it or not, our everyday activities produces greenhouse gases which, in
Google Green Tech Generosity - Giant Wind Power Project
We all know that the future of technology will rely on green power. More and more companies are converting to green power sources; some of the greatest companies like Google have already moved almost all of their assets to green power. Facebook has announced their turning green campaign and has alre
Best Ways To Determine Your Waste Disposal Equipment Needs
When you own your own business, you have a lot of things on your mind. Depending on the type of business you are running, you have to purchase or lease production equipment, cash handling equipment, and employ and train trusted employees before you can even open your doors. What to do about the tras
How to Select a Responsible Junk Removal Business
Like with any other company you chose to do work at your home or business, there are several important factors to consider when hiring a junk removal company. You want to select a company that is licensed, pays taxes, offers workers benefits and gives back to the community.
Foliar Fertilizer in Malaysia
Malaysia agriculture is currently undergoing a revival and shifting from its original position as a pillar of the nation's economy to its future strategic role as a provider of food and raw materials for agro-based industries. The Asian economic crisis of 1998, fluctuation in prices of importan
Green is Gold at Colorado State University
Ever since its inception in 1870, Colorado State University has used green and gold as their two main colors. But within the last few years one color has become much more predominant on campus...