Environment Articles
271: US Department Of Energy Needs To Convince America To Go Solar
One of the main goals of the US Department of Energy is to show the way by finding adequate solutions by which to reduce the country's dependence on fossil fuel and to also do something fast with regard to pollution in the United States. Acting with the intention of achieving its objectives, the US Department of Energy has come up with a novel solu
272: Water Is A Bird Magnet
Here in the southeastern U.S, we're all feeling the effects of the drought, but we can spare a little bit to make our birds happy. Here are some ideas for attracting birds without running up the water bill.
There is no better way to get birds flocking to your yard than a good source of fresh water. A bird's need for water through every season
273: Water Water All Around And Not A Drop To Drink
Water is a precious commodity and to that end the ancient world even worshipped it. The Egyptians had Osiris the God of Water, the Greeks had Poseidon the Ruler of the Sea and the Romans had Juturna the Goddess of Springs/Water. There have been prayers said to stop rain, to start rain and even to part seas. In our modern times water is still an iss
274: We Can Drive Oil Prices Down Now
In America today the average price of gasoline has skyrocketed past $4.00 per gallon with no end in sight. Oil prices have doubled since the end of 2007 with $200 per barrel conceivable within months. Still, no one seems to have a solution. The government is inept, and only seems willing to add to the problem rather than solve it.
If the Congres
275: What Are Back Drafts And How Do They Affect Home Fires
How would you react if you were to find yourself trapped in a burning building? Would you panic and do something that might be for the best like jumping out of a window when you could have an easier smarter escape route? People do panic in certain dangerous situations. It is sometimes the most immediate human reaction to danger. We all know that it
276: What Does The Future Hold For The Water Damaged City Of Galveston
Hurricane Ike did not reach a category three as was predicted by weather forecasters, but the punch he did pack proved to be strong enough to deliver some really nasty damage to coastlines, especially for parts of Texas and Louisiana. He came ashore with over twelve feet storm surges and winds of up to 110 miles per hour. This was strong enough to
277: What Makes Floods So Dangerous And How To Avoid The Dangers
Floods are one of the worst things to go through because it will cause so much damage. When you have a really bad storm it can cause a flood in your city or town. It will flood your streets, knock down your homes, drag your cars, and tear down the light pole. If you get caught in the middle of the flood, you will not be able to get out yourself. If
278: Wild Fires And Wild Water Destroying Homes And Lives
Nothing can quite compare to the fury of Mother Nature when it comes to destruction. All through out time natural destruction has taken place either in the form of earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and fires. The best we can do when Mother Nature rears her ugly side is to do the best we can to stay out of her way and be prepared. Of cours
279: You Can Help Aid Yourself In The Energy Crisis
A lot has been going on in the last 30 years or so to bring us to the actual break down of both the energy crisis and the economy. Thankfully you can finally make a difference while not only trying to make earth a better place to live but also fatten your wallet a little bit as well with the help of some very interesting people. These people have w
280: 11 Ways to Save Energy and Money by Switching to LED Lighting
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are becoming far more common for indoor lighting solutions due to their human and environmental safety, cost, and longevity. An LED is a solid-state semiconductor diode that emits light when an electrical current is applied in the forward direction of the device, as in the simple LED circuit. The effect is a form of ele
281: 5 Ways Fluorescent Lighting Saves Energy and the Environment
Saving energy helps the environment because most energy sources, such as coal and natural gas are non-renewable. This means that once used, they are gone forever. Additionally, most forms of energy cause pollution that can be a source of greenhouse gases leading to climate change.
A simple explanation of how fluorescent bulbs work will illustra
282: A Brief History Of When Lightening Caused Fire
Whenever there are thunderstorms, we tend to worry about the wind and the rain that comes with it, but many people have a terrible fear of the lightening that can be just as bad. There is a very real reason that lightening should be feared by everyone. Lightening is very unpredictable and no one ever knows where it will strike next. The new weather
283: A Critical Look At Al Gore s Documentary
For those who saw Al Gore's documentary, it was very convincing of its hypothesis that global warming is a man-made phenomenon that has the potential to kill us all and end humanity. After all, the film was filled with graphs and charts, so it must be true. Let's just get something straight here, Al Gore is not a climatologist, meteorologist, astro
284: A Critical Look at Carbon Footprint Calculators
We all contribute to global warming every day. The carbon dioxide we produce by driving our car and leaving the lights on adds up quickly. You may be surprised by how much Co2 you are emitting each year. A growing number of so-called 'carbon footprint calculators' or 'carbon calculators' have been designed by both governments and private enterprise
285: A Few Simple Steps To Conserving Water And Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
Summer is here and there are a number of communities around the country that are asking their citizens to do whatever they are able to do in order to conserve water due to a low amount of rain. Droughts are not uncommon across the United States at least every few years and if you can, you should do what you can to conserve water not only during th
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