Environment

Articles 1 - 20 of 121

Is It Time For Solar Energy to Get Hot? by Tim Phelan, submitted 19 July,2005
Is It Time For Solar Energy To Get Hot? By Tim PhelanSolar energy has been around for quite a while and most people don’t think about it much except for the ones who are already into renewable sources of energy. Environmentalists have always loved the idea of solar energy but what has kept it fr..
Does Rain Making Really Work? by Graham McClung, submitted 17 July,2005
Whenever there's a drought, someone will come up with the idea of finding a rain maker, or holding a day of prayer for rain.Now far be it for me to make light of people who are in truly desperate straits and who are prepared to try anything to relieve their precarious situation. The worst that can h..
Employ passive solar energy and start saving electricity today. by Anita van Wyk, submitted 17 July,2005
Here are 7 basic fundamentals that will cost you nothing or very little and save you cash for many years to come! 1. Orientation, layout and positioning of your house on the landOrientate your living areas to the south side of the house, which receives most of the sun throughout the day (north if yo..
Advantages and Disadvantages of SOLAR ENERGY by Anita van Wyk, submitted 17 July,2005
Many of us know that solar energy is good, but few really understand why. Therefore, I compiled a comprehensive list of solar energy advantages and disadvantages that will enable you to make an educated decision whether on not Solar Power is right for YOU. Solar Energy Advantages 1. Saves you money..
Experience the Thrill of Eagle Watching by Jeannette Balleza, submitted 15 July,2005
"Above all other birds it is the soaring eagle, with its size and weight, that gives the most abiding impression of power and purpose in the air," declared Edwin Way Teale in Atlantic Monthly in 1957. Unique to North America and revered for its majestic appearance, legendary strength and longevity, ..
Magbility - expert help for the newly disabled by malcolm james pugh, submitted 08 July,2005
Magbility is a highly regarded business based near Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England with a reputation stretching back to before the Internet. Now, we are extending the same knowledgeable and professional service to our Web based customers.We have the expert staff on hand to answer your technical ..
Celebrate Parks Day, Everyday this Summer! by Dave and Lillian Brummet, submitted 07 July,2005
Celebrate Parks Day, Everyday this Summer!(485 words)Canada’s Parks Day falls on July 16’th this year. First celebrated in 1990, Parks Day is an opportunity for individuals to participate in hundreds of unique and fun events taking place in sites from coast to coast. Events are organized in nati..
Thirty positive actions for a sustainable Earth by Simon Mitchell, submitted 07 July,2005
There are many ways we can use our human energy to lighten the load on natural resources and tread lightly on our home planet. Check how many of these you do already: 1. Recycle and re-useWherever possible, separate waste into compost material, bottles, tins, paper, clothing etc and make sure that t..
Signs of the Old Gods: The Winter Solstice by Simon Mitchell, submitted 07 July,2005
Once again the Earth turns around the sun and we come to the shortest day, conspiratorially hidden right next to Christmas - on Dec 21st. The Longest Night is an opportunity to make 'Deamon Fire' - find out how. In pre-Christian times the solstice was an important time when the sun miraculously alt..
The Song of Robin Redbreast (Erithacus rubecula) by Simon Mitchell, submitted 07 July,2005
When Nature provides you with just what you are looking for - this is 'synchronicity' in action. I was completing an illustrated version of one of my ebooks 'The Adventure of Arthur' and was short of some good pictures of a Robin - who is a sort of 'guide' in this story - called 'Follow the Robin'. ..
Clearing out hallways by Mary Lambert, submitted 06 July,2005
The door and hallway is considered the mouth and throat of the home in feng shui, the ancient Chinese art of furniture placement and energy flow, so if yours is cluttered up with junk, your home is basically choking and you will feel depressed or uncomfortable living there. Appraise the area from a ..
Get rid of that clutter by Mary Lambert, submitted 06 July,2005
Why is it that clutter seems to build up so easily in our homes? No sooner do you have a clearout than it seems to start creeping back in – one pile appears in the hallway and before you know it, it has spawned other piles that go down the hall and up the stairs.So what actually is the definition ..
The Ancient Pathways of Cornwall by Simon Mitchell, submitted 05 July,2005
The Saint's Way in Cornwall is a story written into the land. This ancient route existed long before it was used by saints, taking advantage of the unique shape of Cornwall and its rivers. Evidence (especially Pictish Art forms) suggest that Phoenicians, Egyptians and Greeks journeyed to west coasts..
Freecycle Means Free Stuff and a Cleaner Environment by Joe Hickman, HaLife.com, submitted 04 July,2005
Over one million members in almost 3,000 communities worldwide are sharing their unwanted stuff.All the getting and giving is possible through an organization called Freecycle, a grassroots movement of people who give away things for free in their own towns. Each local group is run by a local volunt..
Cormorant Overabundance in Wisconsin by Kevin Doberstein, submitted 03 July,2005
Article intro:In the 1970’s, the Cormorant was nearly wiped out from existence when its habitat was loaded with toxic chemicals. With very little control with the use of toxic chemicals in that decade. The wildlife environment was being contaminated. The bald eagle was also nearly wiped out from e..
The many uses of the Functional Wetland. by Kevin Doberstein, submitted 30 June,2005
article intro: In a recent City council meeting that was held in a small city in northern Wisconsin, a developer was trying to present a plan. This development plan included approximately 16.4 acres of wetland.You have permission to publish this article electronicallyor in print, free of charge, as..
The Dead Sea - A Sea that is Sadly "Living" up to its Name by Haitham Sabbah, submitted 21 June,2005
A couple of weeks ago, the news headlines mentioned lightly the new "Israel, Arabs agreement to save Dead Sea:"Jordan , Israel and the Palestinian Authority said they had agreed terms for a feasibility study on transferring water from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea, to save the world's lowest sea from ..
Smoking Ban - Fair or Foul? by Dan Buglio, submitted 17 June,2005
Smoking Bans - Fair or Foul? By Dan Buglio, June - 2005City halls and town councils arepacked with people arguing both sides of this heated debate. Should we ban smoking in bars, restaurants and other publicplaces or not? I pose this question: Did thegovernment intervene because every bar an..
Ecology: 10 Ways To Fortify The Environment For Under $10 by Jim D. Ray, submitted 16 June,2005
America’s beautiful landscape represents the natural brilliance of a nation founded on truth, freedom, and the well-being of all its citizens. As technology progresses, America’s ecosystem suffers the greatest toll. Automobiles, industrial parks, and consumer waste have grown in record numbers o..
GREENHOUSE EFFECT AND ITS IMPLICATIONS by Tobi Nagy, submitted 15 June,2005
Some information for those who may not know much about the causes and implications of the “Greenhouse Effect”For those of you who have been living under a rock or asleep for the last 20 years or those who want to know more about it, here is a brief article.•The Greenhouse Effect maybe the most..