How to Offset Your Carbon Footprint
Learn what your carbon footprint is and how to offset it. Explains the basics of figuring out your carbon footprint and what is meant by offsetting it to have no environmental impact.
Category : Environmental : Health & Medical
Is Sutton Lake at Stake? Wilmington Real Estate Development Vs Nature
Wilmington real estate developers are at odds with nature. Will the residents of the lake still be able to call Wilmington home?
All Non Native Plants Or Wildlife Are Not Harmful, Or Invasive
There are many non native plants and animals (including bird) that are neither invasive, nor harmful to the environment. Some are, of course, but should all be removed? What if it is a species thought to be non native, but proven through fossils to have been here thousands of centuries?
Throw-Away Culture Needs to Change
We have reached the threshold of our throw-away culture at which we cannot simply continue those habits without a proper judgment call. As our environment suffers from rapidly expanding landfills, groundwater poisoning and acid rain, the least we can do is reduce our impact. One way to act is by rec
Compact Transportation For Compact Living
Recently I moved from my 2000 square foot home (not counting the basement/garage) to a 680 square foot apartment. The difference in living space was unbelievable and I had to learn to make a rapid adjustment. Gone was the ability to spread out my stuff, to buy in bulk, and to have close to unlimited
Some Information on Environmental Law
Our world is presently facing worst environmental imbalance. There are oceans that are polluted, air that contains toxics; our fish are dying and a lot of animals are homeless now. Below is a list of the environmental laws that were implemented to protect the environment:
Against GM Foods
Why do you need to take a position against GM foods?Because genetically modified food is not good for the planet.Find out more about GM food and their impact on you and the environment.
Power to the People (Literally): Energy Decentralization and Democratization in the UK
Something is brewing over in the United Kingdom and it is a bit more substantial than afternoon tea. The UK's Energy and Climate Change Minister, Greg Barker, recently claimed that an energy revolution in Britain could take place and as a result, decentralized energy production would reign supr
How a Tarp Helps in a Disaster Like Haiti
When it comes to emergencies making sure the right equipment is available to help is crucial. For those in Haiti many of these helpful products were not available to help shelter, see what simple item helped all these people.
Being Earth's Best Friend
If you want to be a best friend of the earth and you are a business owner, then all you need it so achieve a paperless office. Going paperless goes beyond caring for the earth and the trees within, you are also saving a lot on your cost. I am a business owner myself and I've always wanted to ru
The Responsible Shopper - Better More Conscious Sources For Seafood
Sometimes, figuring out how to have a better impact on the world can feel like too huge of a concept. After all, a single person cannot change everything that's wrong, so sometimes figuring out where to start feels like an impossible task. But the good news is that making a difference doesn&apo
Social Beings
We are social beings. The way we satisfy our socialization needs has evolved over the years. In search for a green solution, we may rediscover ways of being in our community, that are also good for the planet.
What's The Difference Between Premium And Economy Wood Pellets?
Wondering whether you need premium wood pellets for your boiler? Want to know whether economy pellets make good horse bedding? Is the price difference really worth it? Find out the differences between economy and premium pellets and see which are right for you.
Why is Reverse Osmosis Not the Best Water Filter?
If you are a conservationist, your primary goal is to save or conserve the planet's natural resources. Freshwater is one our most important natural resources. No one could survive for long without it. Researchers believe that there will be freshwater shortages in many countries, within the next
Getting to Know The Sewage Water Treatment
Having clean drinking water is important to all of us. Without clean water we could get very sick. Thankfully our cities make sure that our water is always clean enough for us to safely drink.
Trying to Limit Storm Water Runoff?
Besides roof top gardens there are other great ways to limit the storm water runoff. Rain gardens are one of the most versatile and effective ways to manage storm water runoff. Instead of running the water to a sewage drain the water will flow directly into the rain garden. In order to have a proper
Hotels Are Finally Catching on to the Environmental Trend
The environmental trend is stealing headlines all over the world. People are finally realizing the damage that is being done to the environment and are starting to change the way things are done at home and the business world. The travel industry is no different and a positive environmental trend is
Corporate Social Responsibility
People are now asking more and more questions as to how firms are manufacturing their products as well as wanting to know where the materials are coming from. Potential customers are now more likely to go with a supplier who has taken onboard corporate social responsibility.Academic studies have sho
Alternative to Everyday Exposure to Harmful Chemicals - ThinK Outside the Box - Use Your Powerful Mi
The following article on the environment will astound you with how little you know and will leave you asking for more. Take a leap of faith and think outside the box. Technology will be the saving grace to mankind and the environment.
Energy Efficiency: The Impact Of Renewable Power
For the better part of the last decade the term 'Global Warming' has been tossed around but just what does it exactly mean? Put simply global warming is the gradual increase in temperature of the Earth's atmosphere. As a result of the greenhouse effect global warming is attributed to