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Environmental : Health & Medical
Hazardous Waste Disposal Law
Thoughtless disposal of computer hardware contaminate our entire ecosystem. The hazardous materials such as lead, metals, cadmium and mercury found in different computer components have severe impact on environment and the consequences could be far detrimental. Over 30 percent of Monitor's weig
The Human Impact on Climate Change
Humanity is causing the planets environment to spiral out of control. By the end of the century earth's natural resources will be depleted. By 2050 earth can see a rise in ocean levels of up to seven feet. Humanity is destroying the environment, and barely doing anything to stop it.
"Conflict Minerals" - What Obligations Does the Dodd-Frank Act Carry for Business?
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has defined "conflict minerals" as: (A) columbite-tantalite (coltan), cassiterite, gold, wolframite, or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the DRC or a
The Danger of Raccoons
Raccoons normally find their way in through the attic, either through a hole or by chewing their way in. They are exceedingly dangerous to have in the house for various reasons.
Printing Green - Not Money
Nowadays, it's almost impossible to find paper that doesn't have some type of recyclable materials in it. Nearly 44 million tons of paper was recycled in 2006 from just the United States alone, which is where one-third of all recyclables come from now.
How Recycling E-Waste Helps The Environment
The environment is quickly going down the tubes. Lots of people don't realize it but 133,000 electronics are stored away permanently a day. These electronic devices are not thrown out, instead they are saved and stored in a closet or something for years.
Financial Benefits of Solar Electricity - Generating Systems
The financial benefits for solar in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island have never been higher due to rebates, tax credits, SRECs, and efficiencies in the solar industry. Find out why right now is the best time to make an investment in solar technology.
The Many Unusual Uses For Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous earth (DE) filtration is common for swimming pools, fish tanks, and other filtering jobs, but what would you say if you heard that there is a food grade of this substance? No, not food for people. Actually, though, it can be mixed with animal feed and used in a number of other processes
Managing Carbon Emissions
Mastek's consultants said that planting 3 million trees would take care of our entire carbon footprint. Planting these trees today might ensure Mastek's carbon neutrality for generations.
Why Do Climate Deniers Persist in the Face of Overwhelming Evidence to the Contrary?
The global warming denialists continue to push their agenda, proclaiming that scientists who claim that the globe is warming at unprecedented rates, is a conspiracy theory. Many questions have been asked, concerning our global situation, and the conflicting opinions and facts encompassing the climat
Truck Spill Kits - The Key to Preventing a Minor Spill From Turning Into an Environmental Disaster
Are your trucks transporting oil, chemicals, or other hazardous materials? What are you doing to protect the environment? Here's how truck spill kits can help you prevent big problems for a very low investment.
Lawn Gardens Across America - It's Time For A Paradigm Shift In The Way We Live
Who decided that the ideal surface for our land around our homes (for those of us who have land) should be grass? How stupid is that? Sure, it may look pretty, but we could be doing something much better with it.
Economic Development and Environmental Awareness
Companies began to cooperate to minimize negative effects of pollution and require environmental responsibility. Agreements and international cooperative action have been able to police and prosecute offenders of reasonable standards of emissions.
Is Your Drinking Water Safe?
Water that is not properly filtered may expose the body to numerous toxic chemicals. The Environmental Working Group recently conducted a nationwide analysis of drinking water, finding that a majority contained the possible carcinogen, hexavalent chromium.
Environmental Awareness and Responsibility
The importance of being aware of our environmental activities and taking responsibility with our actions as we continuously face challenges in our changing world.
Why is Today's Mattress Disposal Process Dead Wrong?
Today, with the rise of public consciousness, good people like you are looking for effective alternatives to conserve energy, to protect the environment and to create jobs here in the United States.The people's need for environmental protection and sustainable development forced the U.S. govern
NASCC Gulf Cost Recovery Coups - A Call For United Action
John Heilemann, author of Game Change, proposed the idea of a "Gulf Recovery Corps"in a Friday, June 12 MSNBC interview with Andrea Mitchell. This is an idea whose time is already overdue.
Honoring The Tree, Saving The World
Just how important is the environment to mankind. What constitutes environment. How is environmental change related to human activity and what can mankind do to save themselves?
What Exactly is Organic Farming?
Organic Farming is a term that can be grossly misrepresented by those who are not genuine Organic Farmers. It is not just a form of agricultural practice that uses compost, crop rotation and shuns manufactured chemicals and artificial hormones. It is more than that.
The Best Environmental Dry Cleaning Methods
Perchloroethylene, better known as perc, is used by 80 percent of dry cleaners in the United States as a solvent to wash clothes that are "dry clean only."Despite its effectiveness, the use of this chemical has been linked to a range of health side effects and has recently come under heavy