Oil spills are a serious threat to the environment. The marine ecosystem, in particular, takes a serious pounding because of them. Several approaches have been used so far to deal with oil spill cleanups. The latest in the list is nanotechnology, which deals with structures of the size of 100 nanometers or smaller.
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A Bit of Green
For decades we the people have wreaked havoc on your environment and atmosphere without thinking twice about the lasting damage we have caused.
Since the revolution of industry so many years ago, we have been polluting the air and soil with unnatural sources that have rooted themselves deep in the Earth and in [...]
Methane is generated within 6 to eighteen months after solid waste is put in a landfill. Peak production starts roughly a year after deposit in most established landfills, but serious volumes of the gas can be generated for 20 or more years after that when a landfill gas to energy scheme is installed, depending on [...]
Founded in 1967 and located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Western Massachusetts’ Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) is the only technical community college in the state. Now, with the addition of an 82.9-kilowatt solar array on the roof of Building 20, STCC is claiming another first; the largest solar energy [...]
The fact that cars can be harmful to the environment is not newsworthy to many of us. It is pretty much established fact that this is the case, and that there is little to no prospect of the whole world suddenly switching to fuel-efficient or hybrid fuel cars in any hurry. This is not to [...]
Everyone from senior citizens to young children is aware of the fact that people need to think and behave in an environmentally friendly manner. We must recycle, use fewer resources and think about the effects of our actions on the planet. This means we must find ways to employ alternative energy when and wherever possible. [...]
Boating is not only a means of transportation, but also a recreational activity for many. It is the responsibility of each boater to keep our waters free from pollutants like oil, fuel, sewage, trash, toxic cleaning and maintenance products, and bottom paints. The best way to do this is to switch to green boating.
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Parents can often be heard saying to their kids ‘you are who you hang out with.’ Meaning, if little Timmy consorts with the smart kids, he too will be smart. The same mantra seems to apply to being green. Consistent eco-friendly living often depends on what the people around you are doing.
If you live in [...]
Denmark has always been known for its stance on many different energy issues. They are also known as a world leader when it comes to alternative energy so that the Danish consumption of electricity is at least cut in half. Global warming is a big concern for the Danish people as it should be for [...]
There are many things that are considered dust materials. One thing that is common among them all is that they are small enough to be suspended in the air. Not only does this make an unsightly mess, but more importantly, they cause respiratory problems.
Inside a home the most commonly found type of dust materials is [...]