Feb
23
Do-It-Yourself Going Green Ideas
Feb
23
By: Max Muller
We hear almost daily about global warming, as well as two distinct views of what is happening to our planet. One view is that our carbon emissions and other pollution is leading to a disastrous ecological collapse and destruction of the world. The other view is that although we are causing harm, the earth is capable of repairing the damage in natural cycles of ice ages and thaws.
Whatever our view, all responsible people realize that the pollution emissions are wrong and something needs to be done about them. The biggest culprit seems to be the increase in carbon dioxide level that upsets the delicate balance of our atmosphere. The impact that humanity makes is called our carbon footprints.
Feb
14
The environmental issues surrounding the Oil & Gas Industry are becoming increasingly important, with governmental pressure leading to ever stricter legislation on the reduction of CO2 emissions and the production and use of alternative fuels.
The Oil & Gas Industry is being encouraged by governments, action groups and by the media to go GREEN but what does that exactly mean?
How can we define Green Refining?
Feb
9
Author: Kermit Diego Hatfield
Ecological Gardening- what is it?
Endorsed by Jonathan White B.App.Sci. Assoc. Dip.App. Sci.
The term Ecological Gardening seems to be gaining popularity. But what is it? My experience with Ecological Gardening started many years ago. You see, I have always been a fence sitter. As a teenager I could never make my mind up whether I wanted to be a horticulturist or an environmental scientist. And sometimes I’m still a little unsure!
Fortunately, I have been able to gain qualifications in both. My specialty is in growing food using ecological principles. But I’m not talking about some sort of alternative hippie technique. I’m talking about sound scientific principles.
Feb
7
Author: David C James
When you think about the natural things around us a couple of things come to mind. First, you have the sun that continues to shine brightly in the sky day after day. It gives off a great deal of heat which can be converted into energy. The sun shines brightly some days and then is covered with clouds other days. So the amount of energy you can collect each day is going to vary.
Feb
6
Times are changing and along with it are different industries. More than ever before, people are now focusing on the environment and its welfare. With more and more industries pushing towards going green and sustainability, it’s no surprise to see more and more green career opportunities rise from the shadows of the customary jobs we know.
As whole industries shift to green practices, new job possibilities are opening up for those that have the skills to bridge the divide between the old and the new, energy-efficient dawn. Corporations are now partnering with non-profit organizations and hiring corporate social managers. In addition, these same companies are waking up to the potential in green marketing: that reducing the environmental impact is as good for future profits as it is for the planet at large.
Feb
6
Paper shredders and their uses
Most corporations have secret business or even important data that needs to be protected from spying eyes. Walk into any office and you will find paper shredders being used to cut files, checks, receipts, bank statements and moreover several records into small unrecognizable pieces before being thrown into the garbage.