Commentary on current events and pertinent issues
Most of the world’s population that isn’t politically driven has accepted the fact that human’s are having a huge negative impact on the environment around them. This is leading entire governments to invest in more ‘green’ technologies that do not leave such a large carbon footprint in their wake. Unfortunately, just like every other...
According to a new national study, pedestrians and cyclists are more likely to be hit by a hybrid than they are to be hit by a traditional vehicle. While it’s true that the study was only conducted in 12 states, and only cars manufactured since 2000 were included in the study, the report draws...
People in the world are finally starting to come around to the fact that they need to do more to protect the environment. More people recycle in today’s world than at any other time since data started to get collected over forty years ago. There is one thing though, that harms the environment that...
Alternative medicine has been around for hundreds of years, but it has only recently begun to gain widespread popularity. Alternative medicines have fought the reputation of being hokey to emerge as acceptable choices in today’s society. As more people become concerned with the lasting effects that traditional medicine may have on their bodies, they...
When it comes to vehicle emissions, you may wonder if we’re really making progress. Since the 1970s, the United States government, as well as the auto industry, has made a continued effort to make vehicles safer for the environment. Rather than ignoring the issue, many states have made great strides in the effort to...
Despite the bad rap that many urban centers get for being overly crowded, congested with traffic and using wastefully high amounts for energy, not all cities are a blight to our planet. There are many cities across the nation that have successfully undertaken green initiatives. Here are five cities that are leading the way:...
When Americans think of Canada, the first thought is often Niagara Falls. That thought is closely followed by the casinos in Windsor and the theaters in Toronto. For many, the green movement and Canada aren’t two thoughts that are coupled together. That’s because most people don’t know that the city of Vancouver was named...
If you’re heading off to college this fall, and want to continue living in an environmentally-friendly manner while on campus, you may be wondering if you can really get a green education. If you’ve been asking yourself if you’ll have to give up your ideals for four years, in order to get your education,...
People love to talk about the things they are passionate about and those who have adopted a green lifestyle are no different. If you are passionate about global warming, recycling or even animal rights, there is no better way to advertise your love than with a great printed T-shirt. Printed tees can show the...
There is an increasing amount of pressure from various profit-seeking groups to destructively exploit irreplaceable natural wonders. Mountain top coal mining is one example many already know about, but did you know there is a proposal in the US House of Representatives to allow uranium mining in the Grand Canyon? It's called 3155.
How many big box stores did you pass on your way home from work today? Chances are, if you live in or near a major city, the answer is several. Box stores are popping up on every corner in every city across the nation, much to the chagrin of local business owners. Box stores...
One of the main short-term goals of reclamation is to establish quick growing grasses to aid in erosion control. However, this could interfere with longer-term goals of replanting native shrubs and trees with larger roots. It needs to be a fine tuned process of integrating both to create an optimum environment. As with any...
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