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Stories tagged with: environment
Why Energy Efficiency Isn't All It's Cracked Up to Be
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http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,2106272,00.ht...
When New Yorker writer David Owen moved his family from Manhattan to a small town in northwestern Connecticut in 1985, it seemed like a green decision. But what looks environmentally friendly isn't always the case. That's an idea he explores in his new book The Conundrum, which argues that energy efficiency, scientific innovation and even good green intentions are actually making our climate and environmental problems worse.
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Accumulating 'microplastic' threat to shores
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16709045
Microscopic plastic debris from washing clothes is accumulating in the marine environment and could be entering the food chain, a study has warned.
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10 Eco-Friendly Tips We Learned from Archie Bunker
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http://compareelectricityrates.com/blog/2012/10-eco-friendly...
Wisdom often comes from some of the oddest places. Remember the old sitcom, All in the Family? What you may not recall is some of the pearls of wisdom shared by our favorite comedic bigot, Archie Bunker. Let’s look at 10 eco-friendly tips we learned from Archie Bunker:
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Submitted by AngelAlina
2 weeks, 1 day, 2 hours agoTags: environment, Greenliving, lifestyle, Ecoliving 
Galapagos researchers find 'extinct' tortoises are still alive
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http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/01/15/galapagos-research...
Scientists have located members of a giant Galapagos tortoise species thought to have gone extinct in the 1840s.
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10 Ordinary Disposable Items People Over-Use
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http://compareelectricityrates.com/blog/2012/10-ordinary-dis...
We often save money by buying stuff that’s reusable instead of stuff that’s disposable.Plus,we are helping the environment which simply can’t hurt in the long run. Here are 10 Ordinary Disposable Items People Over-Use.
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Submitted by AngelAlina
1 month, 1 week, 6 days, 4 hours agoTags: environment, lifestyle, Household Items 
10 Green Businesses that Made It Big
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http://www.businesscreditcards.com/bootstrapper/10-green-bus...
Decades ago, many people didn’t care about environmentally-friendly businesses and what they had to offer. Promises of natural ingredients, sustainable practices, and social responsibility were not a priority for the average shopper. But the times have changed and people have turned a new leaf to the idea of going green and are using more natural, sustainable products. Check out these 10 green businesses that made it big.
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Submitted by GoldenHeart
1 month, 3 weeks, 5 days, 3 hours agoTags: Green Businesses, green, business, environment, project, Nat
Solar History: The Vatican and Solar Power
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http://www.solareworld.com/blog/green-community/solar-histor...
Solar energy continues to make strides toward mainstream acceptance. In the beginning, though, there were some prominent early adaptors to the technology. In 2007, the Vatican announced plans to install a solar power system, and in 2008 work began on the rooftop of Nervi Hall.
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Dead Sea may vanish completely soon: Scientists
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http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/environment/global-warmi...
The Dead Sea had almost disappeared once some 120,000 years ago and the way it's water levels are declining, the giant lake may not survive another significant period of drought in the Middle East, scientists have warned.
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Free Shipping E27/B22 3W New Style LED Light Bulb,LED Lights
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http://www.ledbulbsale.com/free-shipping-e27b22-3w-new-style...
Specification-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Brand new LED light bulbs
Working voltage: AC 110-240V
Power: 3W
Base: E27/B22
Luminiun intensity (LM): 230LM
Light Source: High power LED
Color Temperature（K）: Warm 3000K; White 6500K
Beam angle (Degrees): 120 degrees
Material: Aluminium alloy + PC Lampshade
Operation Temperature (Degrees Celsius): -20 to 70 Degrees Celsius
Life Span(Hours): 50,000 hours
Size(MM): φ50 * H100
Certification: CE, ROHS
Warranty: 2 years
Feature-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* Long lifespan.
* Reliable durability.
* Environmental friendly.
* Keep safe in use of led.
* High luminous efficiency.
* Less power consumption.
* High quality of emitting lights.
* Short time to lighting for LED lights.
* These E27/ B22 LED bulbs are a wise addition to any home!
Applications------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* Family lighting.
* Ambient lighting.
* Landscape lighting.
* Art galleries lighting.
* Architectural lighting.
* Entertainment lighting.
* Restaurants,hotels lighting.
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Submitted by niko-fu
2 months, 4 weeks, 1 day, 9 hours agoTags: environment, health, led bulbs, led light bulbs, led lightin 
Environment: Air pollution altering weather patterns
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http://summitcountyvoice.com/2011/11/14/environment-air-poll...
Recently University of Maryland scientists revealed their research report that provides the first clear evidence of how aerosols, like soot, dust and other small particles in the atmosphere can affect weather and climate.
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