Forest Fires In California: Is There A Cure?
Published by Rachel Yoshida in Environment, 11 hours 23 minutes 49 seconds agoWith yearly wildfires costing life and money, is there a cure to this problem?
What is Carbon Offsetting?
Published by James Nash in Environment, 17 hours 36 minutes 3 seconds agoThe term carbon offsetting refers to the way that that carbon produced, is compensated for by the individual who took that journey. How does it work in practice and are there any alternatives to paying a carbon offsetting company?
A History of Industrial Recycling
Published by Ann Knapp in Environment, 22 hours 41 minutes 49 seconds agoThe 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 form of a golf course built on a landfill; a piece of modern art made from old tin cans; or World War II-era rubber recycling which helped the war effort.
Climate Top Tips - At Home and At Work
Published by James Nash in Environment, 23 hours 8 minutes 18 seconds agoClimate Change touches upon just about every aspect of our lives, from home to the office to our health. Every time we use fossil fuels - to drive or to heat our homes or to fly or to cook; we are contributing to greenhouse pollution.
With these climate top tips aimed specifically at what you can do at home and in the workplace, we hope to show that YOU can make a difference against climate change.
Deforestation and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Published by James Nash in Environment, 1 day 6 hours 53 minutes 18 seconds agoLoss of forests contributes as much as 30 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions each year rivaling emissions from the global transportation sector.
Save Our Planet With Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Published by Paul Hata in Environment, 1 day 11 hours 47 minutes 37 seconds agoHydrogen fuel cell technology is not new. It started more or less eighty years ago but since it is quite expensive, scientists and researchers don't find it a good alternative fuel source. Aside from the hydrogen technology, other technologies have surfaced years ago such as the use of vegetable oil and sugar cane to run a car.
Global Warming And The Worlds Rising Water
Published by Rachel Yoshida in Environment, 1 day 13 hours 51 minutes 53 seconds agoIs the earth doomed to massive flooding or is it just a load of hot air?
Concerns About The Water Your Family Uses
Published by Rachel Yoshida in Environment, 1 day 13 hours 58 minutes 41 seconds agoThere is almost nothing as important as the supply and use of water when it comes to your families welfare.
The Dangers Of Rising River Waters
Published by Rachel Yoshida in Environment, 1 day 14 hours 25 seconds agoRising rivers cause multitudes of troubles. But you can be prepared.
Americas Droughts Are Causing Major Water Shortages
Published by Rachel Yoshida in Environment, 1 day 14 hours 6 minutes 41 seconds agoThe weather that has affected water supplies may be short term, but the need for water is growing by the day.