Environment

Subcategories:

Causes and Organizations, Nature

Articles:

Who Else Wants To Know About Alternative Energy - It is estimated that our natural resources will be completely depleted within the next 150 years. It is because of this that we as a society need to be actively searching for sources of alternative energy. (Environment)

Water, Water Everywhere: Bottled Water Choices In Texas - "Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink," or so the saying goes. Texas knows this well, with large swaths subject to extreme heat and drought inland, and non-potable salt water down in the Gulf. There may be water, but no one can drink it without treating it first. (Environment)

The Benefits of Using Renewable Energy Over Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Power - Current levels of renewable energy use represent only a tiny fraction of what could be developed in the United States. Since electricity generation is a leading cause of carbon dioxide emissions, something needs to be done soon. (Environment)

What Does 'Energy Security' Really Mean? - the conclusion of last year's G8 summit in Scotland, Russian President Vladimir Putin said to the other leaders of the G8 industrial nations, "We cannot ignore the question of overcoming poverty - and the fight against terrorism." But "the key issue for the next summit" would be energy security. (Environment)

Waste, A Little Bit Here and A Little Bit There - One little incident of waste multiplied across the entire country of the United States makes for enormous amounts of energy wasted. (Environment)

Why Do We Recycle Our Waste - Plastics production also involves the use of potentially harmful chemicals, which are added as stabilisers or colorants. (Environment)

Energy's Challenges - The energy challenge certainly ranks at the top of the world's agenda. What makes it particularly difficult to deal with is that it is created by two forces. (Environment)

Addressing Climate Change Requires Quiet - Urbanization supports sustainability in a big way. However the number one complaint of multifamily owners is noise. We consider the importance of solving the noise problem in order to impact climate change. (Environment)

Problems Of Cinder Because Of Burning Wood Pellets - Wood pellets have been touted as the next big thing as far as alternative fuel forms go. This versatile fuel is carbon neutral which means it takes exactly as much carbon dioxide as it emits it. (Environment)

UV-Ozone Cleaning: Introduction and Basics - Ozone, a compound consisting of three oxygen atoms, is a highly efficient cleaner. When paired with an ultraviolet light source, ozone is able to clean nearly any surface rapidly and effectively. This has been confirmed through years of testing and research. (Environment)