Understanding Fossil Fuels: The Four Types and Their Uses
Fossil fuels are a vital part of the nation’s energy demands. But they also put a lot of strain on the environment and other countries. As such, you should know the four types of fossil fuels and the role they play in our society. There is a reason we made fossil fuels as popular as […]
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Study warns balloons are greater threat to seabirds than plastic straws
A new study reveals that while plastic straws is a killer of marine animals, it’s balloons that are a greater threat, particularly to seabirds. All of us at one time or another has probably released a balloon into the air and thought nothing of it. After all, it’s just a balloon, it couldn’t possibly kill […]
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Earth Day 2019: Dedicated to protecting species like beautiful sea turtles
The first Earth Day took place in spring 1970 when there were no laws to protect the environment. The national event organized by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin was a huge success. Over twenty million Americans took to the streets on April 22, 1970, demanding action on environmental pollution. Their efforts led to the […]
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Study warns we need to protect at least 30 percent of the Earth to save it
A new study is warning world leaders that we must strive to protect at least 30 percent, or preferably up to 50 percent of the Earth in order to save it from irreversible catastrophe that would negatively impact humans. Climate change and exploitation have put ecosystems around the globe at serious risk for decades and […]
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Simple ways everyone can move toward a greener, more prosperous future today
Human activities are causing climate change and polluting the environment to such a degree that the future looks bleak indeed. However, it’s vital to remember that humans can turn it around if they work together and plan for a better future. Rather than feeling pessimistic and helpless, there are simple things that each person can […]
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This is how we all can make a difference to reduce water pollution-
As you read this, consider that your brain is made up of 73 percent water, while the planet we live on is about 70 percent water. Only three percent of Earth’s water is freshwater, with most of that locked in ice. Now consider that the human population is climbing from over 7.7 billion people […]
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The future is green with industrial hemp: Top uses for Cannabis sativa
On Monday, the Florida Senate Agriculture Committee approved a bill to create a regulatory framework for the newly legalized industrial hemp industry in America. The Sunshine State is on the verge of becoming a “hemp pioneer.” The notorious plant has been grown for 10,000 years but its use in agriculture has suffered from its association […]
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Trump Administration wants to stop regulations on energy-efficient lightbulbs
Once again, the environment will likely take a back seat to President Donald Trump and his administration’s goals to reverse Obama-era regulations that would help make the planet cleaner and save consumers money in the long run. Trump’s administration announced that it wants to rollback a regulation that would have gone into effect to help […]
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Top 6 Most Eco Friendly Pesticide on a Farm Near YOU!
There is nothing more rewarding than bringing in a basket of freshly picked vegetables from your own home garden, which is why it can be a huge disappointment when you come into your garden to find it infected with pests. Picking the right pesticide can be just as challenging as ridding yourself of those pests, so […]
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This is how eco-friendly housing can be gratifying and prosperous
As warnings about climate change become more and more common in the daily news, many homeowners are faced with concerns they haven’t had to think about too much before. Would my home be ready to withstand a natural disaster? What if my house isn’t ready for a changing climate? Meanwhile across the world, people […]
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