Each summer, I visit the Chequamagon National Forest in Wisconsin. An amazingly beautiful and lush forest, this place is my sanctuary. I stay at a low-key resort, in a cabin overlooking Lake Namekagon. Its a breath of fresh air – quite literally – to spend two weeks each year at this...
Do You Realize You Already Use Biomass Fuel in Your Vehicle
The call has gone out from President Bush to kick our oil habit. For many people, the mention of biomass as a fuel source was a new concept. Little did they realize they have already been putting it into their cars. Nope, that...
In this article we look at the main advantages of owning a hybrid and try to address any concerns you may have about owning one.
Hybrid cars rely on an electric engine as well as a conventional engine. If the car is running at low speeds, it switches to electric and stops burning gas....
People are now asking more and more questions as to how firms are manufacturing their products as well as wanting to know where the materials are coming from. Potential customers are now more likely to go with a supplier who has taken onboard corporate social responsibility.
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One of the consistent problems with solar platforms has been the inefficient conversion of sunlight to electricity. New technology and strategies are dealing with this issue.
Concentrate, Concentrate
Traditional power generating plants work by using a fuel, often fossil, to heat a...
Turtle Species
Turtles are cold-blooded reptiles. They have a shell making them unique from other reptiles. Their upper shell is called the carapace, and a lower shell that protects the belly called the plastron. The carapace and plastron shape and color varies from species to species....
Climate modification is a multi-faceted and complex subject. In this article, we take a look at the relationship between climate modification and volcanoes.
Climate Modification and Volcanoes
The climate modification debate is a nasty one. Parties pick their positions, dig in and...
Climate change is an amazingly simple phrase for such a complex subject. Following, we have a go at defining climate change in todays terms.
Climate Change What is it?
In the current day lexicon of scientists, climate modification isnt really a term of use anymore. The reason for...
Admit it. When the sun is out and you are at your favorite campsite or cottage on the lake the last thing you want to do is spend a lot of time cooking a meal. Often, when vacationing, the lure to purchase instant foods is strong. Unfortunately, these convenience foods often come over packaged...
Chemicals that Mimic Hormones Explain Birth Defects and 8 year-olds Reaching Puberty
Bisphenol A is a threat to your health. It’s all around you – and probably in you.
And BPA is most likely the cause of early puberty in young girls, plus birth defects in newborns. ...
One of the most common reasons people give when asked why they are improving their home is that home improvements increase house value. While this can often be true, it is by no means as universal as some people assume it is. When youre about to pay out lots of money for a home improvement, its...
Research is shedding new light on an unexpected source of energy for heating homes and generating electricity-the sun.
The sun-directly or indirectly-is the primary source for most forms of energy found on Earth. Solar energy is clean, abundant and renewable.
Though we think of...