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Ammonia Wastewater Treatments
The increasing problems associated with ammonia in wastewater have prompted sanitation engineers and the government to combat the impact of ammonia to the environment and human health. In Unites States, the ever-increasing number of industries and corporations has worsened the build up of industrial
Monitoring Radioactivity in Scrap Metal at Steel Mills
Radiation monitoring has become a top priority at many steel mills.Due to the expense and downtime of the clean-up involved, setting up radiation detection equipment to find any radioactivity in scrap is of the utmost importance.
The Debate Over the Use of Ironite
Ironite is a substance that homeowners can add to the soil of their lawn to make the grass green. However, you do need to know whether your soil does need to have this solution because some grasses are yellow in color and will not turn green no matter what you add to the soil. Before you start using
Solar Energy Myths Busted - Lead-Acid Batteries End Up As Toxic Waste
There seem to be plenty of myths surrounding solar and renewable energy, resulting in a reluctance on the part of many people to give more than lip service to the idea of plunging headlong into investing in this potential planet-saving technology. It's time to bust those myths wide open and lay
4 Simple Going Green Facts That Can Save You Money
If you think that going green means that you have to make huge and expensive changes, then think again! Here are 4 ways you can go green and save some green too!
Removing Ammonia From Wastewater
Ammonia in wastewater is toxic to the environment. This article discusses the effects of ammonia and the possible solutions in treating wastewater problems.
Mining Effects on the Environment
Mining is the process of extracting different kinds of minerals from the ground to use the material for different things. Materials that will be mined include iron ore, gold, diamond, stone, asbestos, lead, coal among many others. Many people depend on these mined materials for their daily upkeep an
Mexico's Obsidian Resources
Mexico's obsidian deposits are the third largest obsidian deposits in the world and are located west of the city of Guadalajara.These obsidian deposits are archaic only by the deposits of the Oregon Plateau and Africa's Rift Valley. Obsidian is formed when lava cools or is degassed in diff
10 Ways to Save Money on Your Home Heating
10 Ways to Save Money on Your Home Heating, cut your energy bills and help the environment.
Buying Mud Bricks Of Superior Quality
Natural inspiration is what many architects are looking for to come up with stunning and unique structures. It is therefore understandable why there are so many modern buildings mimicking natural designs making them stand out. Apart from mimicking nature, the professionals are looking for ways to ma
Collapsing Municipal Water Treatment Infrastructure Plagues the US
It's no secret that many things within the infrastructure of the United States are antiquated and worn out. We've seen bridges collapse, levees fail, and our public education system deteriorate almost to the point of no return, and the funding to refurbish and rebuild just isn't there
Is it Your Resolution to Protect the Environment? A Dumpster Rental Will Be of Great Help to You
Everybody take resolution on the eve of New Year or Christmas. Why waiting for some special occasion to come on your way when you know that you are taking a resolution for a good cause? A good deed never needs a good time to start. The current article stands on addressing the responsibility that has
"Locavoring" Our Restaurant Menus - Is it Possible?
We've created a culture of food in this country that ignores seasons, borders and with it common sense. "We" are every Chef or restaurant operator in the country. Though many have tried to re-establish the traditions of locally inspired menus, as a group we are still part of the probl
Curitiba, Brazil - Environmental Role Model
The provincial capital of Curitiba, Brazil, a city of several million with a large needy population, against all odds, has become a self-sustaining world-class model of metropolitan management.First class examples include Curitiba's fast efficient bus system, pedestrian-only downtown streets, l
Arctic Communities Adjust To Climate Change
Northern Canada and the Arctic ice caps see environmental changes.Dolphins, robins, and finches have been spotted on Baffin Island; species never seen in the North before.Hunters are falling through unseasonably thin ice.Migrating animals have changed their grassing routs causing a shortage in Inuit
5 Reasons You Should Consider the PH of Seawater
With two thirds of the globe covered in sea, and over a billion people relying on fish as their primary food source, what happens in our oceans is of vital importance. There is room for concern about the changes taking place in the chemistry of the sea due to man's use of non-renewable fossil f
Perinatal Air Pollants and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Could perinatal exposure to different pollutants potentially cause neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring, such as autism spectrum disorder?
Rental Dumpsters - The Secret to Disposing of Trash When There's Not a Landfill to Be Found
When you live out in the country getting rid of your trash is pretty easy. You either burn it (if you have the proper permits) or you haul it off to the local dump. There's not a whole lot of guesswork involved! When you live in the city, however, or there's no landfill within a 45 min. ra
Hollywood Going Green With Reusable Shopping Bags
This article discusses the growing popularity of fashionable reusable shopping bags as an accessory, as evidenced by more and more celebrities being seen with them.It also discusses the benefits of using reusable shopping bags.
Some Strong Benefits of UPS Replacement Batteries
As our knowledge grows so great that an Enyclopedia now must have 30 plus volumes, as our understanding of the planet around the us expands, all the while the need for electrical sources also expense, most universally in the form of the battery.