Global warming
and Environmental related articles
Human
Beings... masters of the planet?
Are we humans beings really the masters of this planet? Do
we have the authority to self-righteously assume global dominance?
The following article is my view to the questions...
Global Warming And Climate Change - How It Effects You And How You Can Help
The greenhouse effect is a very important factor in climate change as it relates to the gases which keep the Earth warm; the extra greenhouse gases which activity create are thought to pose the strongest threat....
Causes of Global Warming
Although carbon dioxide is said to be the cause of more than 60% of global warming, there are other substances which cause global warming as well, including methane, chlorofluorocarbons, and nitrous oxides. Did you ever asked yourself why the earth is heating up? Some may say it is a natural phenomenon, others may claim that man made the changes. As a matter of fact, natural causes and human activities are the factors which influence global warming...
Clean
sources of energy to avoid contributing to global warming
Many people wonder what they can do to help dampen the effects
of the climate crisis. One method of doing so incorporates
the usage of ‘clean' energy; that is, energy that does
not contribute to the levels of greenhouse gas present in
our atmosphere. There are several sources of clean energy,
and although it may cost more, the benefit on the planet's
ecosystem is well worth the extra money. Commonly known as
‘green power', the Environmental Protection Agency has
formed a partnership to help encourage the usage of these
alternative sources of energy....
Article about Ozone
We often hear the word "ozone" especially in today's world where the environment is in danger due to pollution and other human excesses. But what exactly is ozone? Ozone is one of the many naturally occurring trace gases including methane, carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide that comprise the Earth's atmosphere. In geek terms, ozone is an allotrope of oxygen which means that its molecules consist of three oxygen atoms instead of the more stable O2. ...
Recycling related articles
Benefits
of recycling
What are the benefits of recycling.
A listing of articles about ways of
recycling materials.
Article about Glass recycling
Glass recycling helps to improve pollution rates and provides raw materials for glass manufacturing industries. It helps to create an eco-friendly environment for future generations...
Article about Plastic recycling
A large number of plastic containers and bags are used on a daily basis. Plastic waste is one of the biggest causes for increased water and soil pollution. Plastic recycling offers one of the best solutions to the increased plastic waste in the environment...
Article about Paper recycling
Paper recycling refers to the process of converting waste paper, which is considered to be post-consumer waste, and scrap paper, which is considered to be pre-consumer waste, into usable products...
Article about old tire recycling
Despite the best efforts of modern science, your car tires rarely last as long as you keep your car. At some time, they will wear out or become damaged and you will have to replace them....
Article about computer monitor recycling
There are quite a few benefits that can accrue from recycling computer monitors. ....
Article about printer cartridge recycling
Certain companies specialize in the recycling of printer cartridges once they have been disposed. They provide an incentive for the printer cartridges offered for recycling. It is a process that disposes of unwanted goods and helps to reduce the burden on natural resources...
Article about phone recycling
Recycling aged wireless equipment is a sensible alternative. Valuable materials can be recovered from used wireless devices in a number of different ways. In some cases, certain components may be separated by manual or simple mechanical means. The components can often be reused or melted down for alternative uses...
Other ecology friendly activities
Some other activities that are beneficial to environmental sustainability.
A Guide to Home Composting
In simple terms composting is the decomposition or breakdown of organic material(material that was once living) remains and other once-living materials to make an earthy, dark, crumbly substance that is excellent for adding to your garden vegetables pr plants or generally enriching garden soil.....
Plastic bags, environment and alternatives
Most plastic bags are mainly made from Polyethylene, which is a by-product of the petroleum industry. Not only are there issues with the rate at which these bags breakdown, but the chemicals released as part of the decomposition process; organo-chlorine (highly toxic), methane (a greenhouse gas contributing to global warming) and nitrous oxide.There are alternatives; but even some of the options touted as being earth-friendly have issues that negatively impact on the environment; although not to the degree of polyethylene bags.
Article about energy saving light bulb
The lights in an average household use about 20% of the total electricity, so anything that will reduce that power consumption will help lower your energy bill while cutting down on pollution. Fortunately, it's easy to save energy on lighting by simply installing energy saving light bulbs....
Back to Nature
articles
These articles are related to living off Nature
naturally.
A
mental wilderness survival kit
A survival kit should be carried by anyone who goes deep into
the wilderness. What should be in it? Matches, a blade of
some sort, and first aid supplies are among the usual recommendations.
When you read the true stories of survival, though, you start
to see that it is what's in a persons head that often determines
if they survive or not. What, then, should be in this mental
survival kit?...
Shelter is the key to wilderness survival
In a wilderness survival situation, many people worry too much about food, water and fire, when they should be thinking about shelter. Most people can probably live for a month or more without food, although you might get a little hungry in the process....
A
guide to useful wild plants
Knowing a few useful wild plants can make your next backpacking
trip, or any trip into the wilderness, a lot more enjoyable...
How to start a fire
Ever tried starting a fire by rubbing two sticks together? It's not easy. Take it one step further and assume a more realistic survival situation, where you are cold, possibly wet, and shivering. Now try rubbing those sticks together. Trust me when I tell you it's no easy feat in this condition. When you need to get a fire going quickly, it's a good idea to have a reliable fire starter handy....
