Environmentalists throughout the world are still in shock. Who wouldve every thought President Bush would push solar energy?
The Initiative
As you undoubtedly know by now, the President George Bush announced it was time to start weaning ourselves from our oil addiction during his...
So consider getting air conditioner filters or furnace filters that do not generate any ozone. Prescription Checklist: Change or clean your furnace and air conditioner filters once a month or according to the filter manufacturer’s instructions. Increased dust could be a sign that it is...
Recycling keeps trash out of the landfills by reusing the waste for another purpose. Precycling stops waste before it happens. By implementing a few of these easy precycling tips, not only will you produce less waste, you can spend significantly less money.
1. Sign up with your bank to...
After answering several inquiries regarding our success at eradicating weeds from Sluice Pond and raising funds to establish weed control, I thought an article describing a successful process would help others in Massachusetts and New England.
A brief history-Sluice Pond is a 50+ acre...
Polar bears have long fascinated us. With their thick, white coats, they look incredibly cuddly, particularly the cubs. In truth, they are the biggest and most powerful bears on the planet. Alas, they may be added to the endangered species list.
Polar bears are an amazingly beautiful...
Your trees are an important part of your yard. They not only provide shade and comfort to your family and add value to your house, they provide an important cost-savings opportunity. “You can dramatically reduce your heating and cooling bills by planting trees and caring for them,”...
With renewable energy all the rage these days and fossil fuel costs soaring, solar energy is in the news. Here are some thoughts about solar as a viable energy platform.
Overview of Solar As An Energy Platform
Energy is an important topic that is on many peoples minds these days....
As we look to alternative energy sources for our power hungry world, geothermal energy is getting attention. Here is a brief overview of geothermal energy.
Overview of Geothermal Energy
There are many different types of energy available to power our world. For years, people have...
Since the twin towers at the World Trade Center in New York collapsed on Sept. 11, there has been a concern about asbestos being released into the air at the site.
The Environmental Protection Agency has been conducting tests to measure the levels of asbestos and other pollutants in dust...
Nuclear power plants currently provide about 17 percent of the world’s electricity, yet how much of the worlds current and future environmental problems does Nuclear Power contribute to? Nuclear power has both powerful enemies and friends but does the bottom line come down to costs? The...
As is occurring in many states, New York is trying to promote Green Building practices. The state is doing it by offering tax credits as financial incentives.
New York Green Building Initiative
The concept of green building isnt particularly old and has arisen as a result of a...
The Second Law of Thermodynamics predicts the gradual energetic decay of physical closed systems (“entropy”). Arguably, the Universe as a whole is precisely such a system.
Locally, though, order is often fighting disorder for dominance. In other words, in localized, open...