Green book review: Killer Fish by Brian Clement People the world over are eating more fish than ever before and assuming fish to be a healthful alternative to meat as well as an excellent source for omega-3 fatty acids. Killer Fish alerts consumers to how eating aquatic life endangers their health. WHITE BEAN AND SWEET … [Read more…]
Does Zipcar’s “Gas Is On Us” encourage waste? When you watch the Zipcar video “How to Zip: Fill ‘er Up” (embedded below) you’ll see a Zipcar customer finding out he needs to stop at a gas station. There’s a Zipcar co-pilot in the backseat who gives him friendly, detailed instructions on how to get reimbursed … [Read more…]
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…]