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, [...]

How to get Solar Panels installed for Free

Article Submitted by Top Solar Energy Companies So, you’re interested in reducing your monthly utility bills using solar panels but don’t have money to spend for them? No problem. There are companies that will help you by buying and installing these panels for you at no cost whatsoever. Of course, your home will have to [...]

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 [...]

Tropic Atmospheric Circulation

An University of California – Riverside led team has identified black carbon and tropospheric ozone as the most likely drivers of large-scale atmospheric circulation change in the Northern Hemisphere tropics zone. While stratospheric ozone depletion has already been shown to be the primary driver of the expansion of the tropics in the Southern Hemisphere, the researchers are the first to report... [Read more]

European Airlines provide early data on carbon emissions, show slight reduction

Airlines operating in and out of European airports have complied with the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and handed over data despite the refusal of carriers from China and India. The airlines have provided emission information ahead of the introduction of mandatory reporting. And according to the latest information provided by Member State registries released today, emissions of greenhouse gases... [Read more]

Report: Global Biodiversity Down 30 Percent in 40 Years

The world’s biodiversity is down 30 percent since the 1970s, according to a new report, with tropical species taking the biggest hit. And if humanity continues as it has been, the picture could get bleaker. Humanity is outstripping the Earth’s resources by 50 percent — essentially using the resources of one and a half Earths every year, according to the 2012 Living Planet Report, produced... [Read more]

Study links common household chemicals with rising rates of cancer

Common household chemicals may be a contributing factor behind significant increases in cancers and falling fertility, according to a new study released by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The chemicals which disrupt the hormone system – also known as ‘endocrine disrupting chemicals’ (EDCs) – may also be responsible for the rising rate of diabetes and an increased number of neurological... [Read more]

Alternative Fuels – Cars That Run on Natural Gas

Find out how an alternative fuel used all over the world may find its way into American vehicles. Natural gas is abundant, clean and already a part of our everyday lives–and it may be the next big alternative fuel. In the world of alternative fuels, electric, hydrogen and even hybrid vehicles get most of the attention. Not many people are aware of another alternative automotive fuel that burns cleaner... [Read more]