A Big Adventure: For Alexandria Schmidt’s documentary film making class during her sophomore year at the University of Detroit Mercy, she was responsible for creating a short documentary of her choice. For her, the topic was easy to decide on. A long-time animal lover, she jumped at the opportunity to use her film for a … [Read more…]
Eco-consciousness seems to be catching on all over the world, with individuals and businesses adopting new earth-friendly initiatives every day. The good news is that you can contribute to the movement by making small changes in your own home. Make every room of your house more efficient following these eco-friendly guidelines: Bedroom: Replace the … [Read more…]
Soot is No. 2 global-warming culprit, study finds. A new study suggests that soot plays a major role in climate change – second only to carbon-dioxide emissions. Targeting soot could lead to quicker results in battling global warming. Wake-up Call Climate Report from U.S. Government Made Public The National Climate Assessment and Development Advisory Committee … [Read more…]
Many energy solutions are incorporating geothermal energy, which is energy generated from the earth’s heat. There are several sources of this heat, ranging from shallow ground to geothermal reservoirs. Different sources of extraction allow geothermal to be used in small, medium and large-scale operations. Geothermal energy is being used in three ways; through direct energy, … [Read more…]
There is a positive correlation between the ever-growing global population and the demand for fossil fuels and other natural resources. This correlation has led to liberal theories that suggest that these resources will one day be depleted. However, such theories are based on assumptions and implications, and, if not considered explicitly, they may not hold … [Read more…]
Many businesses have probably heard about the benefits of going green. However, it’s becoming clear that many businesses are unaware of what it means to green their business. Across industries, there are many common ways to become more green in business practices. Soing so can be extremely beneficial for the environment and your business as … [Read more…]
Life comes with stress and frustrations. You never know what a day may bring. Your home is your sanctuary. It is the place you go to get away from the rest of the world. Whether you are dealing with relationship problems, difficulties at work or school, or your marriage isn’t going the way you’d like, … [Read more…]
There is a significant amount of jargon thrown around in environmental circles that the average reader may not be accustomed to. Clear up the conversation with this guide to general environmental terms and common abbreviations: DIY: This is an abbreviation for “do it yourself” as in fixing, repairing or making things without professional help. The … [Read more…]
It doesn’t take much research to unveil some of the devastating effects businesses can have on the environment. The EPA identifies (and works to be rid of/reduce) 187 harmful chemical pollutants that exist in the air alone that can cause adverse effects on us and our environment. Although we contribute a lot of pollution into … [Read more…]
UC Davis Researchers Engineer Blue-Green Algae to Make Fuel From Sunlight Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have engineered blue-green algae that could help replace fossil fuels as raw materials for the chemical industry. The researchers engineered algae, or cyanobacteria, can be used to convert carbon dioxide into a chemical used to make paint, … [Read more…]