Environmentalism
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In: Environmentalism (general)
By: Duane Sharp
Although alternative, renewable energy sources are gradually coming on-stream, the world is still dependent on traditional energy resources. more...
In: Environmentalism (general)
By: Lara Hurley
Climate change has increased rainfall in the UK, causing severe floods in the north west. Garden design using green roofs, porous paving and planting can reduce this. more...
In: Environmentalism (general)
Coal is mined from the earth and contains many minerals besides carbon. Mercury, lead, and arsenic are found in and around coal in concentrations depending on geography. more...
In: Waste Reduction
Now that analog is out and a new laptop is under the Christmas tree, how to dispose of the old unit is a problem. Here are some practical suggestions. more...
Ghost Forest in Trafalgar Square, London
In: Environmentalism (general)
By: Paris Franz
The Ghost Forest, an art installation of tree stumps from the rainforest, aims to raise awareness of the role of deforestation in climate change. more...
Healthy School Environment Help
In: Environmentalism (general)
Every child should have a safe and healthy school building. The Environmental Protection Agency has tools to help communities meet the challenge. more...
Safe Drinking Water in America
In: Environmentalism (general)
Humans need two and a half quarts of water per day to maintain health. Safe drinking water doesn't just happen. It is the result of source protection and treatment. more...
Locals Voice Anger Over Australian Power Plants
On Saturday November 14, 2009 about 100 people attended the first of a series of rallies against two coal-fired power plants proposed to be built in New South Wales. more...
U.S. Ocean Pollution Laws Help Clean Up Oceans
By: Jason Parent
Four Congressional Acts control pollution in U.S. waters: the Clean Water Act; the Ocean Dumping Act; the Oil Pollution Act; and the Coastal Zone Management Act. more...
What's Coming Out of That Stack
Think that toxic chemicals are spewing into the air from every factory chimney? What is visible is not usually the most harmful. more...
