We are currently in an era where rapid industrial development and growth is conflicting with serious environmental concerns. With each new engineering project that is faced with opposition from those concerned about the environment, the need for satisfactory legislation becomes apparent. The continuing struggle to provide new developments that meet EU rules and [...]

The Utah Prairie Dog is one species of animal that one may not think would have population problems, seeing that most "rodent" type animals have some of the biggest litters out of most mammalian creatures.

There are many recycle tips out there on the Internet. You can probably hear it and see it everywhere you go today. Many people believe that recycling is hard to do. We tend to do what is easy and taking a few extra steps to recycle is not easy. So instead of [...]

Oranges are one of my favorite things to eat for breakfast. Did you ever wonder though, like I did, what can I do with these orange peels that would be more eco-friendly for the earth instead of just throwing them in the trash? There are a lot of great uses for an orange peel that [...]

By studying gas bubbles frozen in ancient Greenland ice, University of Victoria researchers have dispelled a popular theory that marine gas hydrates caused a significant release of methane gas into the Earth's atmosphere, triggering a period of global warming at the end of the last ice age.

When you think of the Golden State, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Golden beaches? Tanned surfers? Chances are good that it's not a crowded city overflowing with people and smog, but as the population on the west coast continues to grow that picture is becoming the reality rather than the ambiguous threat [...]

Many people realize that recycling is an important resource if we hope to eliminate some of the waste produced across the world. Recycling is an important part of Michigan's efforts to reduce waste. It is a good step toward businesses having cleaner and more efficient operations. It is also a way that each person can [...]

Tropics can be associated with those parts of the earth that are warm and humid through out the year. These spots are the ideal vacation spots for many people. The skies are clear and blue and these places are usually associated with sandy beaches.

Local councils have committed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to help meet European targets in 2012. Part of this commitment involves encouraging home owners to have an energy assessment to identify energy waste in the home. The assessment is the same as the audit performed for an Energy Performance Certificate. This is an interesting move [...]

You have probably noticed that home wind turbines seem to be popping up everywhere. A few experts have taken the time to write complete guides that allow you to build them in a single weekend. Wind produces no pollution and is favored by many people. There are some common things you should [...]