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Wasting Water Vs Conserving Water

Are you sure you are being a good water consumer? There are many ways through which water can be wasted. Check out these ways of wasting water and check which you are guilty of, so you can turn them into water conservation habits.

Going Green - Legal Obligations For Your Business

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Display Energy Certificates (DECs) have been chosen by the government as a way of complying with the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The new legislation (introduced in October 2008) means that all commercial buildings that have been bou

Ways On How To Protect The Environment

The main goal is to provide easy ways on how to protect the environment from further harm. Let us all work together and make the planet Earth a clean place for the next generation.

Raining And Pouring - Climate Change In The UK

Though extreme, the flooding experienced in the UK towards the end of 2012 is part of a much wider pattern. Rainfall has been steadily increasing in the UK for decades, a trend that shows no signs of slowing.

Poor Soundproofing Between Attached Properties

"I can hear (too much noise from) my neighbours, how can this be improved?" is one of the most common questions asked of acoustic consultants.People are understandably sensitive to and intolerant of noise between dwellings.

Climate Change On Coral Reefs

The loss of the coral reefs will have a catastrophic effect on communities that rely on them, many of which rely on fish and other marine life that shelter in the reefs. It would leave coastlines open to the effects of storm surges and damage lifeline revenue from tourism. Among one of the first to

New Federal E-Scrap Policy

The Environmental Protection Agency's administrator Lisa Jackson joined with the heads of the General Services Administration, the White House Council on Environmental Quality and the CEOs of Dell, Sprint and Sony to announce a new federal strategy to promote and increase awareness of electroni

LED Cities - Shining Examples of Lighting Efficiency

Energy-efficiency is the responsibility of everyone, including individual states and cities. This article describes how some cities are using LED light technology to improve their lighting efficiency.

Wanted: Human Hosts For Native Hawaiian Tapeworms

Is There Any Limit To The Invasive Species Agenda? How far are we willing to go to protect "native" species? Would you be willing to put your body on the line? If there was a native Hawaiian tapeworm, would you be willing to serve as its host? If it was an endangered Hawaiian tapeworm, you

Evolution Vs Creationism - Things You Must Know

There are simple things in life that must be thoroughly explained. There are even people who just love explaining stuff. They may be scientifically proven through scientific evidences, experiments and researches. The truth is that history brings about the changes happening in our society and in our

Making the Season a Little Greener

The Holidays is a time of year to the people and things that are important to you like family, friends and charity. The environment should be important to everyone, so here are some ways to give back to the earth through environmentally friendly holiday practices.

The Ways That Man Benefits From the Environment

We consider the environment as a great factor in every aspect of our lives. When it comes to the physical realm, the environment may sometimes serve as a soothing hand when we feel that we are about to explode due to life's pressures. It also provides the necessary things we need to survive in

Be Surprised - Things in Our Everyday Lives Are Damaging Our Environment

Food is responsible for 37% of our greenhouse emissions and transport is 10%. The same study suggested that if we reduce our red meat consumption by 150 gm per week it is equivalent to leaving your car off the road. I had previously heard that transport was 14% but it is certainly a lot less than fo

Why You Should Use Reusable Bags

Just imagine traveling down the road and never again seeing another plastic bag littering the flora and fauna of your hometown. Here are some less obvious reasons to start using reusable tote bags.

A Synthetic History - Lawn & Turf

This article is a historical summary of artificial turf; coming of age in the 1960s with the construction of Major League Baseball's Houston Astrodome. While baseball has had limited deviation from its roots, synthetic lawn has evolved into an "eco friendly" landscaping alternative fo