The 2014 Drought In California Is Official

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California has always had challenges with droughts between El Nino years. Still, today these droughts appear to be getting worse. No, I am not going to label such a common problem on global warming climate change. In fact, if we were truly experiencing greater surface temperatures, that would includ

Earthquake Safety Tips

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Out of the deadliest natural disasters out there, an earthquake would be one of the most dangerous. Rules like staying on high ground or running as fast as you can does not apply here. When an earthquake occurs, there is no safe place. Read this article for points to remember when an earthquake sudd

So, Tell Me What Happens When Oil Spills Mix With Red Tides Or Algae Blooms?

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All the conditions are right for the return of the Red Tide along the Western Gulf Coast of Florida. If you are unfamiliar with the Red Tide, that is when 100,000s of thousands of dead fish wash up on shore dead and rotted and the tide is red from the algae bloom in the Gulf.

Everyday Green Living Tips

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With all the ecological problems worldwide, it is just wise to practice green living to help conserve our planet earth. The green tips below are only some of the things we can do everyday and make it our daily routine.

Ways to Use Solar Power Without Getting a Whole System

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Many cannot afford an entire solar system but do like the idea of using the sun's energy. There are some smaller devices that can be used to replace energy usage and gain benefit from the sun's rays.

Giving Your Children an Appreciation for Trees

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We all want to give our children an appreciation for trees and nature. Here are a few tips on how to encourage a love of trees in your kids.

Air Pollution May Increase the Risk of Infertility and Heart Attack

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Our environment is directly linked to emergence of diseases.Purifying the air in your house becomes vital. Thanks to new technological methods, it is possible to purify the air you breathe by reducing the number of micro-particles.

Dry Type and Liquid Filled Transformers - A Quick Comparison

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Transformers under load generate heat due to winding (copper) and core losses occurring during operation. There is an 'acceptable' temperature rise for transformers used in power applications, and this can even limit their size. This acceptable temperature rise is directly related to the l

Wind to Battery Technology by Xcel

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Xcel Systems has installed one of the first utility systems in the United States that uses a giant battery system to store wind power. A series of sodium sulfur batteries from the Japanese company, NGK Insulators, LTD., is said to create about seven megawatt hours of power.

Classifications of Waste Products

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Effective waste management has been a significant issue around the world since improperly disposed waste can poses a grave threat on our health and environment. It can have various detrimental effects when garbage and other waste are not appropriately managed.

Global Warming: Understanding the Probable Future

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Knowing the future has long been a quest for man and the quest to know cause and effect has been one of the driving forces of civilisation. Our success at understanding cause and effect has been outstanding in every aspect of science and engineering. Climate science is no different to any other bran

Electronics Landfill Ban Growing in the US - North Carolina Promotes Electronics Recycling

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When most people think of recycling they imagine sorting through their trash to set aside plastic bottles, glass containers, and paper products donned with the classic triangular shaped recycle logo. While these materials have long been the most common to be recycled, there is growing awareness of t

"If You're Not Part of the Solution" - Organic Solvents and Their Applications

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Working in any kind of shop that needs de-greasers and solvents has changed a lot in the last two decades. With the passing of the Montreal protocols banning ChloroFlourocarbons (CFCs), a lot of solvents that used to be common are now on the "do not use" list. Replacing them are more envir

Einstein Vs Mandela - A Decision Tool For Environmentalist?

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2012 saw the 20th anniversary of the Earth summit that agreed to protect the planets ecosystems but the damage caused from our economic activity continues to rise. Should environmentalists keep up the fight against global carbon emissions and climate change or is it time for a rethink?

Solar Powered Lights

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All of our energy comes from the sun. Solar powered lights offer a low cost and do not pollute the environment. Such lights are very popular for garden use and landscaping. They are hassle free. There are no cables to worry about or the possibility of being electrocuted.

The Oil Crunch Report Highlights the Need for Renewable Alternatives

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The report, The Oil Crunch: Securing the UK's energy future launched by Arup, FirstGroup, Foster + Partners, Scottish and Southern Energy, Solarcentury, Stagecoach Group, Virgin Group and Yahoo sets out a series of recommendations. The key warning in the report is that a peak in cheap, easily a

Care2 - A Website Dedicated to Making the World a Better Place

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Care2 is a remarkable social environment filled with people dedicated to making the world a better place. It is free to join and by doing so you become a part of a family of people striving to make a change for the better.

Building Cheap Wind Turbines

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Because of the increasing demand for electricity, it is but natural for its price to soar like crazy; but even though prices are way up there, there is still one fact: the demand for it is high. This is the reason why many people are trying to find the right answers on how they will be able to build

How to Determine the Price For Copper Scrap

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If you are innovative enough, you can make some good money out of materials that others would simply throw away. Indeed, selling and buying recyclable materials is a major industry that has helped boost the economy. Thus, many who are planning on taking part of this business setup are interested to

Are You Carbon Footprint Aware?

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Changing your mode of travel could be more economical and help reduce the effects of carbon footprints.After all, it doesn't cost the Earth to save the planet.