‘Environment’ Archives
Kid-Friendly Green Films
In the past, films like “WALL-E” and “Avatar” have been released with a strong environmental message throughout the movies. These films are great because a large part of their target audience are kids, and these kids will be the ones passing legislation and making changes several decades from now. A recently released environmental film, [...]
Newsflash: Global Warming Is Real
In a recent British report, it is claimed that hundreds of millions of people might find themselves trapped in bad environments due to the effects of global warming. The report was issued by the United Kingdom’s government committee the Foresight Group, which is led by Sir John Bennington. According to Bennington, “Millions will migrate [...]
The Pain-Eliminating Power of Natural Foods
The number one thing that people turn to in today’s world to deal with pain is pharmaceuticals. This is understandable, as that is the most well known solution on the market for solving those kinds of problems. The Problem with Pharmaceuticals The problem is that pharmaceuticals are not ideal as a long-term solution, but since that’s [...]
The cars that, hopefully won’t, eat Paris
One initiative that was recently taken up in Paris is something I will be following with great interest. Building on the success of bike sharing schemes near public transport hubs, they are copying the same idea, but this time with electric car rental being offered instead. The system will allow the hiring of electric cars by simply using a [...]
There is virtually no possibility that global population will ever reach 15bn
The world’s population will soon pass 7 Billion, and the United Nations Population Fund will mark that milestone this week by releasing its annual State of World Population report. On October 22 the UK Guardian claimed that the report will contain a statistical bombshell. It headlined: Population of world ‘could grow to 15bn by [...]
Energy Solutions? The only way is up!
When considering energy solutions the only place to look, is up. Look up to the sky and see the newest of our clean, green energy solutions shining down on us. The heat and strength of the suns rays can be easily converted to solar energy, which can power homes and industries. The rays are caught by the solar panels that are usually placed on [...]
Arctic Ozone Hole’s Effect on Food Supplies this Winter
One of the biggest indicators of climate change are ozone holes, zones where the ozone that forms the protective layer of Earth’s atmosphere are too thin to be protective anymore. This is caused by greenhouse gases creating chemical reactions with sunlight which destroy the oxygen particles. This is more severe over the poles. The reactions [...]
2011 Solar Decathlon: Spreading a Good Message Despite All Odds
The 2011 Solar Decathlon, which is a ten day event where groups of college students create homes that are powered entirely by capturing the energy from the sun, is now in its fifth year. The idea behind the event is to not only allow minds to dream of alternative ways to live but it also shows the public, in a very visible way, how these dreams [...]
Australian National University sells shares in Coal Seam Gas
Australia and indeed the World are increasingly threatened by massive investment in coal seam gas (CSG). CSG expansion has drawn vehement opposition in Australia from urban environmentalists and also from farmers opposed to despoiling of prime agricultural land and potential pollution of aquifer resources. Now the Australian National University [...]
Campaign Submits Petition To FDA: Label Genetically Modified Food!
On October 4, the Just Label It – We Have a Right to Know campaign submitted a petition to the FDA demanding the mandatory labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The petition was signed by millions of consumers, and almost 400 businesses and organizations also back the initiative. GMOs are genetically modified organisms, also [...]
