... only makes sense, then, when you’re building a home, to build it green. The benefits are extensive. Here are just a few: Environment: A green home is better for the environment – inside and outside of the home. By building a green home, you will be using less energy for heating, cooling,...

... energy we squander heating and cooling our homes which is produced using fuels that emit greenhouse gasses. The solution is simple. Build homes that use less energy. Earthen homes are at the top of the list. These are also known by the name of earth ships. Problem is that a majority of the...

... in varying intensities and types. Even so, because it's detectable only with a Geiger counter, few people ever think about it, assuming what they can't see, can't hurt them. However, nothing could be further from the truth. There are real risks with environmental radioactivity, even at low...

... Indianapolis). A tornado went about 2 miles south of my house and hit a military base and the next town just south of us. My brother is in the National Guard and was asleep the night the tornado hit as the tornado "jumped" over the soldiers sleeping barracks, knocked down a few buildings, and...

... a patio or deck somewhere in the United States or Europe. But that chair and the 4,000 others that are part of Jambari's latest export shipment, have left behind a swath of utter devastation, one of thousands that afflict this archipelago and spell the end of the majestic forests that once...

... good for the environment. Because plant material is the top roof layer, instead of typical roofing material, many positive situations are created. Here are some of them: Roof water is absorbed by the plants which serve as wonderful water collectors. This is great for storm water management....

... and practices such as alternative energy systems and construction methods. Austin, Texas consistently places in the various lists of the greenest cities in the US and the world. The Green Guide, affiliated with National Geographic, chose Austin as number 2 on its list on Top Green...

... will go a long way to help curb this problem. We’ve heard that “charity begins at home”. This sentence means that we should first ensure that at least our nearest family has sufficient resources before we give away to charity. It’s the same with global warming. Unless we all individually do...

... later this year as the summer wears on. The ice broke away from the ice shelf on Ward Hunt Island in one of the more remote parts of northern Canada. The dislodged ice sheets have formed two floating ice islands measuring roughly 1.9 and 5.4 square miles each. In recent decades the...

... for many centuries it was believed that the people of Finland were able to control the weather. The Vikings refused to take Finnish sailors on their raids for fear that they would whip up an ocean storm. And Finns were often refused passage on ships into the 20th Century for these same...

... forecasts are becoming more accurate with each passing year, but technology also allows us all to become amateur weather forecasters. It is clear that weather forecasting is only predictable up to a certain point. This is due to the huge number of differing influences that can affect a...

... not. This winter (2007-2008) snow fall and snow cover has been at its greatest over North America, Siberia  and China since 1966. And the Arctic ice sheet, which for so long has been all but doomed by modern climate models, has had a resurgence. Of course, this is just one winter and the next...

... principle shepherd and guardian, the wolf. In terms of the spiritual ecology of human nature, it could be said that the aspects of the soul within us that strive for qualities of endurance, vigilance, stamina, and vigor are arising to counteract the destitution of the mass-meat...

... have accrued as a result of varroa, it is almost certain to be a temporary phase. The situation is not unlike problems in other areas of modern agriculture. Using the cattle industry as a choice example, it is not actually pathogenic forces that are threatening stocks but, rather, decades...

... and rated using the Fujita scale. Tornado Fact 3. Tornadoes tend to occur in mid-latitudes, and as they are restricted to land masses this means mainly in the northern hemisphere. Tornado Fact 4. Those over the US tend to be the most violent as the North American continent has a...

... But which one of these is more environmentally friendly? The answer might surprise you. The trend toward more “green” funerals and burials is rooted in being more environmentally friendly, as well as, lowering costs. For example, each year, 22,500 cemeteries across the United States...

... to discover other sources of energy. Alternative energy, as they call it, have given the world other options and not just solely dependent on oil. Here are the popular types of alternative energy available today: Solar Energy – The sun is the single most powerful source of energy that is...

... wiped out during a four century orgy, removing from the face of the land trees that had first emerged in the aftermath of the last great ice age 10,000 years ago. When the last glaciers retreated from Ireland the first trees to rise again were those tolerant of cold conditions - birch, willow...

... constantly endorse wooden windows over other alternatives for cutting edge designs. ~ Timber is environmentally friendly ~ Every country is urged to support sustainable development and when this refers to window and door products we can safely say that the only material available that meets...

... whatever the reason for our vast consumption of energy, the fact remains that in order to consume you first have to produce. And as most of our energy comes from burning fossil fuels- which wouldn't be too bad except that: burning vast amounts of fossil fuels in this county alone dumps...

... Outdoor Furniture. Featuring a wide range of Park Benches, Public Place Tables, Litter Receptacles, Recycling Containers and many more… in all shapes, sizes and colors to blend with the surroundings, C.S. Environmental Inc. has a unique and varied range of products catering to all...

... fireplace as a necessity. Although people love the warmth, comforting crackling sounds, aromas, and moving light a wood burning fire provides, fireplaces can emit polluted air into your home and into your neighborhood. Most home shoppers request a fireplace. Home buyers desire a hearth, which...

... directly to your desktop. Wildlife enthusiasts now have the opportunity to view Ozark Whitetail Deer and other animals from the confines of their homes. High quality miniature streaming Web Cams are used to capture Deer, Elk, Turkey, and other animals in their natural environment in...

... beneficiary of any recycling/waste reduction would be future generations, and the greater effect of my efforts would occur long after I was gone. Thanks to Dr. Anthony Watanabe and my work as the web developer for the Toronto Regional Green Building Festival website at...

... outpouring of concern and aid in the wake of the massive earthquake and tsunamis that destroyed the coastlines of many nations in the southeast Asian region. This response, even toward an area of the world which of late has exhibited antagonism toward Christians and Jews, is encouraging,...