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A healthy carbon-oxygen cycle is required in the respiration and photosynthesis of basic life processes.
However, the five major pollutants discharged in the atmosphere: carbon monoxide, particulates, sulfur oxides, hydro carbons and nitrogen oxides, will hamper the healthy functioning of our respiratory system.
The question is: What causes air pollution?
Or should I rephrase it by asking: WHO causes air pollution?
In the first Matrix movie, Agent Smith famously compares humanity to a virus, one that “proves destructive and destroys everything in its path”. In our case, it is our planet’s eco-systems. In a certain aspect this is true, and as a race we are speedily consuming all the natural resources, polluting others, and pushing other species to the brink of extinction.
On the other hand, there are quite a
Now that I have moved into smaller digs, I find that life is much simpler. Most of the promises made by the tiny house movement are indeed coming true. Of course it was painful to throw out or give away all the things that I no longer have room for, but you wouldn’t believe the relief I feel to not be trapped by my stuff anymore.
I must admit that I maybe cheating a little bit, I am storing some of my seasona
The human mind is one of the most amazing creations, placing us above all creations. This intellect and reason allowed us to use it for society’s advancement and became the key to the survival of our race. Civilizations after civilizations, we have witnessed the development of towns and cities, education, language and communications, quantum physics and science and all forms of inventions and discoveries that
The ultimate expression of the “Eat Locally” movement is seen in those who not only keep a garden that serves most of their vegetable needs, but who raise and consume livestock in their urban backyards.
At the end of WWII, 20% of Americans were farmers. Now the number is less than 2%. Not only are there less farmers, less people even know farmers! This means that we are getting farther and farther from
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 29% of municipal solid waste that Americans throw away is paper. This is more than any other solid waste material we throw away every day. The EPA also declared that each employee in a typical office disposes 1.5 pounds of waste paper per day. And then, we still have waste paper from schools and homes.
Paper usage is important but at times unnecessary and wast
Businesses these days are not only out to earn money. Many people have become more aware of the fact that caring for the environment should be incorporated in all undertakings as much as possible. Having a business is no exception. Over the years, as environmental awareness heightens, products and services have also found their ways to be green. Here are some instances where business and environmental concern combi
The Green Initiative is difficult for some in the traditional business world to take seriously because it seems to be filled with buzzwords. Although these buzzwords may be the accepted jargon for those who understand and embrace Green practices, there needs to be a better dialog between Green businesses and more “traditional” markets.
One very popular term is sustainability. The dictionary definition o
Even though they are still only a small portion of the $22-billion annual toy market, eco-friendly toys got their own pavilion at this year’s annual toy fair in New York.
“The industry is pushing more green toys because consumers are asking for them,” said Reyne Rice, toy trend specialist with the Toy Industry Association. “It’s a feel-good purchase.”
Consumers are still worried about toxic chemical
Marks & Spencer has announced major strides toward its ambitious green objectives. The UK retailer says it has already achieved 70 of 180 objectives contained in the sustainability agenda called Plan A.
The company launched Plan A back in 2007. Last March, it expanded the initial 100-point list of sustainability goals to 180 objectives, and issued a three-year progress report in June.
On Friday, the company
