Posted on November 29, 2009, 9:40 pm, by Solar Explained, under
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Electronics Recycling
Society’s technological advancements have grown significantly over the years. Electronics devices such as telephones, cell phones, radios, CD and DVD players, televisions, and computers are products that are used in every household. These items are just a few of the many electronic devices that can cause serious environmental damage due to their toxic components. [...]
Posted on November 29, 2009, 7:10 pm, by Solar Explained, under
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The World Energy Crisis
The world has some decisions about sources for future energy. The increase in population and increasing demand present a problem. The cost of conventional non-renewable energy sources is on the rise. Oil, gas, water, coal, and other natural resources have a limit to their supply.
Gas, Oil and petroleum products are more expensive [...]
Posted on November 28, 2009, 1:20 pm, by Solar Explained, under
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How to Address Contaminated Land Issues
Under the relevant European Directives, an Environmental Statement is the formal product of an Environmental Impact Assessment. Environmental Statements are often organised in a way that describes the environmental baseline, mitigation and effects for each type of environmental receptors: ecology, water resources, archaeological resources, human beings etcetera. Contaminated land is [...]
Posted on November 27, 2009, 12:30 pm, by Solar Explained, under
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The Global Warming Theory
We have all heard about Global Warming, where the planet’s atmosphere is supposedly heating up. Of course, we as common citizens have no real proof, only what our scientists tell us, along with the Think Tanks and mass media. But how can we trust this when Global Warming researchers have been paid [...]
Posted on November 27, 2009, 5:20 am, by Solar Explained, under
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Why Recycle Your Second Hand Clothes?
Landfill in the UK is becoming a huge problem. With the drop in the price of recycled products, the issue is what to do with all of the waste that we produce. The breakdown of waste in landfill sites creates huge amounts of the greenhouse gas methane. There are also [...]
Posted on November 26, 2009, 11:50 am, by Solar Explained, under
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Takes Care of Two Things at Once: Composting Food Waste
Years ago my dad taught me the benefits of composting food waste. It had nothing to do with any type of “green” movement or being environmentally friendly, no, it had everything to do with reintroducing nutrients back into the soil.
Here is what he taught me then [...]
Posted on November 26, 2009, 7:10 am, by Solar Explained, under
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Gadgets of Solar
Global Warming – Are We to Blame?
Global warming is one of those topics that I still find myself wondering what to truly believe. Is our CO2 production really the culprit in the warming of the planet? Or are there some other larger influences at play here. I have a hard time believing mankind’s [...]
Posted on November 25, 2009, 11:50 pm, by Solar Explained, under
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China 2035 Bigger Than USA
Natural Finishes With Go Green
Finishes are coatings that are applied to the external and inside surfaces of walls to protect them from the elements and from wear and tear. They also improve the appearance of the structure and are used to enhance the design of rooms.
Petroleum, our main source of oil-based [...]
Posted on November 25, 2009, 8:40 pm, by Solar Explained, under
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Real Environmental Change is So Needed in Our Thinking, Mindset, Attitudes, and Concern For Others!
Global Warming and Climate Change have been frequent phrases used over these past few years, and in various places there has almost been a panic. We hear of National Leaders using words like Saving the Planet, as if there was anything [...]
Posted on November 23, 2009, 2:30 pm, by Solar Explained, under
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5 Easy Tips For Saving Money and Conserving Water
Everyone is looking for ways to save money and help conserve our natural resources. There are many methods that are easy to start in your own homes, but one very simple and obvious way to save is by reducing water consumption. Here are just a few easy [...]