Making Small Changes and Going Green

As far as reducing the damage on the environment is concerned, there are a lot of things you can do, both as a household and as a person to go green. The biggest changes you can do in your lifestyle are those done in your own house, and they aren’t that difficult to do. The [...]

Green Gadgets

Gadgets and green aren’t exactly words that most people would associate. When people hear gadget they immediately think of little boxes that help them do things easier, by starting their TV or stereo equipment. People love stuff that makes their life easier in some way and they rarely stop to think how those gadgets will [...]

Applying Green Science

Wherever you watch, you can see information on how to go green. No need to go to extremes though, since every little bit helps. Don’t forget that every appliance you have in your house can be green. Every single electronic you have in your house has a counterpart that is green. Microwaves, fridges, TV’s, computers, [...]

Sell your used Cell Phone, Get Cash

You know it’s important to recycle used and unwanted electronics, but you haven’t stepped up to the plate yet. Don’t be too ashamed, you’re not alone. Despite today’s plethora of recycling programs and awareness initiatives, there are still many people who don’t recycle. Just how many? While most (77 percent) American adults recycle something in [...]

Taking green to the dining room

Guest post written by Olivia Stein I’ve made a lot of adjustments in my life to try and be a little greener and environmentally conscious. But there’s always room for improvement. We recycle basically everything in our house now. But there are things that you can’t recycle that you can find other alternatives that are [...]

Recycle your Old Cell Phone and Make Some Bucks

Do you have a junk drawer filled to the brim with old mobile devices? Are you strapped for cash? Now you can solve both problems with one simple solution — recycling your old or broken cell phones. A new comparison shopping website called Sell Cell is making it easier for people to recycle their unwanted [...]

New survey provides insights into energy efficiency

This post brought to you by ABB. All opinions are 100% mine. As the world population grows the biggest challenge will be how to produce energy without harming the environment. Many companies are working on new technologies to increase energy efficiency. A New survey provides insights into energy efficiency. The survey sponsored by power and [...]

Wind turbines add more than income to daily operations

Article by Desmond Narian of Environmental Issues Dixon Hammond has always been an environmentalist at heart. As a rancher, he relies on the land for a living, and says it’s in his best interest to make sure the land he works is healthy and clean. He began his foray into environmentally friendly initiatives by heading [...]

Headed for Surgery? Hold the Protein

Fast before surgery. That’s a common recommendation doctors give patients to ensure a safe procedure. Now a new study in mice suggests that the advice may have benefits beyond the operation itself: Extensive presurgical fasting appears to protect organs from postsurgical damage. Although preliminary, the finding builds on evidence that short-term starvation helps the body guard against stress... [Read more]

Energy Conservation in Our Artificial Habitats

The outside world may be unforgiving, but science and technology has made comfortable artificial environments with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). HVAC has made it possible for us to live almost anywhere on the planet. Las Vegas was once a barren desert, but is now teeming with people, lights, and imported water. View post: Energy Conservation in Our Artificial Habitats  Read More →

Met Office says decline in solar output unlikely to offset global warming

New research has found that solar output is likely to reduce over the next 90 years but that will not substantially delay expected increases in global temperatures caused by greenhouse gases. Carried out by the Met Office and the University of Reading, the study establishes the most likely changes in the Sun’s activity and looks at how this could affect near-surface temperatures on Earth. Go... [Read more]

Acid Rain Change

Acid rain is a rain or any other form of precipitation that is unusually acidic, meaning that it possesses elevated levels of hydrogen ions (low pH). It can have harmful effects on plants, aquatic animals, and infrastructure. Acid rain is caused by emissions of carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides which react with the water molecules in the atmosphere to produce acids. Measurable improvements... [Read more]

NASA Sees Repeating La Niña Hitting Its Peak

La Niña, “the diva of drought,” is peaking, increasing the odds that the Pacific Northwest will have more stormy weather this winter and spring, while the southwestern and southern United States will be dry. Sea surface height data from NASA’s Jason-1 and -2 satellites show that the milder repeat of last year’s strong La Niña has recently intensified, as seen in the latest... [Read more]