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Spire Takes Aim at Solar Concentrator Cell Efficiency Record
Spire Corp., a company involved in the design of solar cells and solar cell manufacturing equipment, has reported that it has successfully designed a solar concentrator cell with a 41 percent efficiency level, matching that of previous records. The design, which is a result of an ongoing contract wi
Deforestation and Climate Changes - A Major Impact to the World
The planet was once protected with ancient forests; it has long been a shelter to almost 50% of all the animals and plants. The worlds population depends on them for survival. The most diverse ecological units exist in these forests, and they serve essential functions that help our planet regulate t
Driving Green in Today's Environment
With skyrocketing gasoline prices being what they are, the hazards of global warming, and the public's concern about foreign oil, more and more automakers are offering electric, hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles. While purchasing a green vehicle is a great start toward reducing the environm
Wastewater Phosphate - Do You Need to Treat It?
Dissolved wastewater phosphate can be difficult to filter and often escapes filtration and enters water or soil. It reacts with various elements present in water and soil to form compounds that affect aquatic organisms.
About Floods
Floods come in all sizes and at any time and often with little or no warning. They are a constant possibility that need to be taken seriously!
Environment's Indispensable Role on Health Care
It has always been a common belief that man alone could find all the means and ways to secure himself good health the latter is deemed an illusive dream, is worth any fortune in this world. The term "alone" does not literally express the totality of the idea on man's pursuit to a heal
Borderline Organic - The US and Canada's Agreement on Organic Food Standards
About a month ago Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Kathleen Merrigan announced that the United States had entered an "equivalency agreement" with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), therefore determining that each country regard as legal the other's standards for 'organic&
A Germ Free Work Environment
If you are the manager in an office work place, then you most likely know how fast bacteria and illness can multiply among workers. It appears that the more workers there are in an office, the more chance a virus or the flu will distribute faster than you can imagine.
How To Build An Eco-Friendly Society?
Recycling, reusing and reducing are the actions which can promote and spread the concept of building an eco-friendly society. This article will act as a motivation for those want to live in a healthy living society.
Why We Need a Special Atmospheric Think Tank Now
Well, it appears to me as someone that runs a think tank which happens to operate online that we need a little more thinking going on, and it's time to form a special atmospheric think tank, one that can capitalize on and garner some sense of all the data collected from AGW research. You see, t
The Environment Is Big News - And A Big Topic Of Discussion In The Classroom
Thanks to decades of dedication by teachers who have brought environmental topics into the classroom, today's students are more educated about ecology and the natural world.
More Ideas For Going Green
Give up the paper towel habit.It isn't easy, but can be done.I found that using rags or washable sponges worked for me in all situations except one.And that was for draining bacon and sopping up leftover grease from the pan.
No Driving Day
This is a call to action for those who claim to be interested in environmental issues. Nearly every one (except the indigent) is capable of simply not driving at least one day per week.
Why Safe Cable Removal and Recycling Is Important?
Cables were used for the first time in the 19th century when the first public electric lighting was used in the United Kingdom. Ever since then, cables are part of every grid interface. It seems that the rapid advance of technology didn't change this fact.
Optical Sorting Applications in the Recycling Industry
Optical sorting applications in the recycling industry gather every possible inch of recyclable material. With this photo process recycling is able to gain every ounce of environmental material. Regaining resources is important.
How to Make Green Living Mainstream: Closing the Green Gap
There is a green gap between how Americans talk about the environment and how they spend their energy and money. The polarizing rhetoric of climate change may actually widen the gap. Closing the gap requires making green living seem mainstream, not the concern of an elitist minority. Read the articl
How to Be a Positive Part of Our Planet's Future
I think one of the best things to come about in the last few years has been the green movement. It used to be that only a certain segment of the population was deemed to be concerned about the environment to the point where we had nicknames for these groups such as "granolas" or "tree
Plastic Bag vs Paper Bag Facts - What is Best?
Growing concern over the waste of plastic and paper bags has many people puzzled over what is the right thing to choose. Here are the facts.
Food Waste in North America - Food Refuse Hits a Record High
Americans waste a scandalous 40% of their food supply! The burden on our resources is strained nearly beyond repair. What are the consequences of all of this food that is grown only to be thrown away?
E-Waste Management
Over the years, computers have widely enhanced different walks of human life. However, with the rapid and dramatic changes in life, mismanagement of electronic garbage has created devastating issues. Generally, computer equipments contain a comprehensive range of hazardous elements and substances su