Greening your school is a great idea. It will not only benefit the environment but the student body as well. According to the “Greening America’s Schools” report, sponsored in part by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), green buildings provide a better study and learning environment for students.
Fireplace wood smoke contains carbon monoxide, smog-causing nitrogen oxides, soot, fine particles, and a range of other chemicals and gases that can cause or worsen serious health problems. The Children’s Health Environmental Coalition says that children living in wood-burning households are especially vulnerable.
Bamboo has a long history of economic and cultural significance, primarily in East Asia and South East Asia where it has been used for centuries for everything from building material to food to medicine. There are some 1,000 different species of bamboo growing in very diverse climates throughout the world, including the southeastern United States.
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It’s no wonder that worldwide demand for palm oil has surged in recent years. Long used in cosmetics, palm oil is now all the rage in the snack food industry, since it is transfat-free and therefore seen as healthier than the shortening it replaces.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 80 to 90 percent of the sandy beaches along Americas coastlines have been eroding for decades. Individual beaches may lose only a few inches per year; others may lose much more.
Many of us have little or no use for phonebooks anymore. While such directories are helpful for that occasional look-up of a service provider or pizza place, consumers and businesses increasingly rely on the Internet to find goods and services.
Before he left office, President Clinton issued the “roadless rule” executive order in an attempt to protect 58.5 million acres of national forest land from commercial logging.
Starting an environmental club at school is a great way to get students energized about taking care of the Earth and helping their community while learning about some of the most important issues facing the world in the 21st century.
Most experts agree that driving in a relatively fuel efficient car usually generates fewer greenhouse gas emissions per capita than flying — and it only gets better when you carpool.
