‘Environment’ Archives
More Efficient Solar Power for Batteries
University of southern California experts show us a more powerful use of graphene solar panels. Is it possible to imagine people powering their cellular phone or music/video device while jogging on a sunny day? A University of Southern California team has produced flexible transparent carbon atom films that may have great potential for a new breed [...]
Statistics Behind World Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Chris over at Fly.co.uk recently informed me of an infographic on their website. The infographic shows some interesting statistics on world carbon dioxide emissions. For example, according to the infographic, in 2009, China produced 6,200 million tonnes of CO2 compared to 5,800 for the United States. One only needs to look at the population of [...]
The cruel life inside a factory farm
The emergence and intensification of agriculture is the basis for human development as we know it. But our path towards a more intensive farming system has made factory farming or industrial agriculture the norm in "civilized" high-tech nations. And in an industrial world where the animals are increasingly seen as a commodity or product [...]
2010 might be the hottest year ever recorded in human history
Climate institutions and scientists are warning that 2010 might end up as one of the hottest years ever recorded in human history. According to new data from the US National Snow and Ice Centre Data Centre (NSIDC)arctic sea ice levels is now "at its lowest physical extent ever recorded for the time of year". According to the reports this [...]
The mass media and our environment
What kind of role does our mass media play in how we perceive and react to environmental problems around us? Who are currently the owners of our mainstream media? And how does corporations use it to their own benefits? The media these days are just another big business managed not more differently than any other industry. The mainstream media [...]
PETA: Charge BP with Cruelty to Animals
David from PETA contacted me regarding letters PETA recently sent to the attorneys general of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. In the letters, Peta is urging the attorneys general to bring charges against BP and all other culpable parties of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico of cruelty to animals. “Just as BP is the subject [...]
The Swedish government completes its climate wrecking track record with a pro-nuclear vote
Sweden, not so green anymore? Photo by: Per Ola Wiberg The right-wing government in Sweden unfortunately won, with a two votes margin, the pro-nuclear vote in the parliament this past week and is now in full climate-wrecking gear. The political left-leaning opposition as well as numerous environmental organizations have criticized the plans [...]
Organic Container Gardening 101
Photo credit: thomas pix Growing your own food is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, guarantee food safety and quality, and save money in the process. But if you’re short on time and space, containers are an easy way to garden. If you haven’t started your garden yet for the summer, it’s not too late. Soil Make sure that the soil [...]
The Big Wild: How Wild is North America?
The Big Wild asks “How Wild is North America?” Theodora at The Big Wild recently contacted me to let me know about an infographic posted on The Big Wild website. The infographic (right), compares how “wild” Canada, the United States, and Mexico are based on facts like each country’s ecological footprint. I was particularly [...]
5 Reasons Why Pesticides are Bad
photo by Kevin Lallier At this point, most people are at least somewhat aware that pesticides cause a great deal of environmental harm. Less well known are the effects pesticides have on individual and public health. Here, I give you 5 compelling reasons to avoid pesticides. A quick note: This list is a little data-heavy. To start, it will help [...]
