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  1. Explaining the Difference between Carbon Offsets and Renewable Energy Credits

    by James Nash - 2008-08-22
    You think you understand renewable energy credits. You're sure you understand Carbon Offsets. You are fuzzy on the details about how they differ and when the purchase of one or the other might be app...
  2. The Power of Tidal Energy

    by James Nash - 2008-08-22
    The earth is undergoing a terrible bout of global warming with the carbon that is emitted by the burning of fossil fuels to generate electricity and when used in vehicles for transportation purposes....
  3. Drugs in our Drinking Water: Prescription for Trouble

    by Olivia Romero - 2008-08-21
    You and I have the same goals. We both want good health and long and happy lives for ourselves and our families. But achieving these goals is being threatened by a new source of environmental polluti...
  4. Incorporating Recycling Containers into Office Decor

    by Christine Harrell - 2008-08-21
    Placing recycling bins in the office is the responsible thing to do... but let's face it - these bulky bins aren't the most attractive pieces of decor! Because they still need to be accessible and re...
  5. Natural, Environmentally Friendly Cleaning

    by Matt Johnson - 2008-08-21
    We all spend thousands of dollars every year on keeping our house and work area clean. We want to make sure that germs and harmful insects and viruses are as far away from us and our loved ones as po...
  6. Earth Day Inspires Global Change

    by Ann Knapp - 2008-08-21
    Since 1970, Earth Day has inspired and challenged millions from Tokyo to Togo to Toledo. This past spring, millions were galvanized for a Call to Climate, the 2008 Earth Day global warming action the...
  7. A History of Industrial Recycling

    by Ann Knapp - 2008-08-20
    The word "recycling" makes many think of the little blue bins where we place our old cereal boxes, empty soda cans, and unneeded paper. But recycling actually takes many other forms: for example, the...
  8. Environmentally Friendly Buildings

    by Jenny Andrew - 2008-08-20
    Businesses can help to make a huge impact in the fight against global warming due to their size, power and ability to gain green credentials that benefit their business, for example the ISO14001 accr...
  9. Vastu Shastra V/s Feng Shui

    by Dr John Anne - 2008-08-20
     Vastu shastra refers to the Indian art of placement. Vastu is a Sanskrit word and it means house of dwelling, and is in harmony with nature. Vastu shastra is an ancient principal of home management...
  10. Are Wood Stoves Good for the Environment?

    by Ariel Vanderhorst - 2008-08-20
    That depends on the stove you have in your mind's eye. The old-fashioned, pot-belly stoves that appear in most Western movies didn't do the atmosphere any favors. But today's wood burning stoves, eng...
  11. Making Money With Renewable Energy

    by Koz Huseyin - 2008-08-20
    Wouldn't it be a great thing to be able to help the environment, and at the same time, earn money? One of the greatest things that is happening in this millennium is that people are creating there ow...
  12. Can You Really Run Your Car On Water

    by Rachel Yoshida - 2008-08-19
    Prices for a single gallon of gasoline in the United States have been steadily rising during the past few years. Remember when a gallon of gas cost a measly 80 cents? Remember when it climbed to $2/g...
  13. Why Do Homeowners Need To Be Concerned With Sewage Clean Up?

    by Osmund Aft - 2008-08-19
    Water damage has devastating effects on house sewage, homes, people and communities all around the United States and all over the planet every year. The environmental upshot of flood damage are at ti...
  14. You Will Be Surprised By How Much Water You Can Conserve In Your Bathroom

    by Rachel Yoshida - 2008-08-18
    The summers are getting hotter causing droughts. The sea levels are rising as masses of glaciers melt. Every year, spring comes just a little bit sooner and is causing problems with wildlife and thei...
  15. Imported Water Saves Cyprus from Drought

    by Roger Munns - 2008-08-17
    Cyprus, an island paradise, has been hit a bad drought this summer. In fact, the drought is the worst the island has seen in a hundred years. Cyprus relies on rainfall to replenish its water supply, ...
  16. Health, 8 Ultra Pure Water Problems - What Are They?

    by LARRY TAYLOR - 2008-08-15
    Ultra pure water filters are designed for use by large industries, such as those that manufacture semiconductors. If you are looking for a home filtration device, you will find that there are pro...
  17. The Canister Vacuum Has Changed a Lot

    by Dave Roth - 2008-08-15
    A lot of people still stereotype the canister vacuum. They see it as something that was used by women in the fifties and sixties to clean their carpets and drapes and upholstery. While canister vacuu...
  18. Green Business Practices in the Beauty Industry - Beautifying Both People and the Environment

    by Kent Campbell - 2008-08-14
    The beauty industry, including organic skin care and cosmetic companies, are joining the automotive and manufacturing industries in focusing on reducing environmental impact. No longer primarily focu...
  19. Family & Parenting, Labor Day Weekend in Austin

    by DANE SMITH - 2008-08-13
    Labor Day weekend in Austin this year promises every imaginable kind of activity, with something for everyone, young and old, in the works. Some choices for end of summer fun locally include Texas...
  20. Zebra Facts

    by David Meisel - 2008-08-13
    Burchell's ZebraLatin name: Equus burchelliiLifespan: Both the males and the females live up to 35 years of age.Weight: 300 to 320 kg for both sexes.Sexual differentiation: The male and female are sim...