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496: 5 Ways Fluorescent Lighting Saves Energy and the Environment
Saving energy helps the environment because most energy sources, such as coal and natural gas are non-renewable. This means that once used, they are gone forever. Additionally, most forms of energy cause pollution that can be a source of greenhouse gases leading to climate change.
A simple explanation of how fluorescent bulbs work will illustra
497: A Critical Look at Carbon Footprint Calculators
We all contribute to global warming every day. The carbon dioxide we produce by driving our car and leaving the lights on adds up quickly. You may be surprised by how much Co2 you are emitting each year. A growing number of so-called 'carbon footprint calculators' or 'carbon calculators' have been designed by both governments and private enterprise
498: A History of Industrial Recycling
The word "recycling" makes many think of the little blue bins where we place our old cereal boxes, empty soda cans, and unneeded paper. But recycling actually takes many other forms: for example, the form of a golf course built on a landfill; a piece of modern art made from old tin cans; or World War II-era rubber recycling which helped the war eff
499: A Vedic View Of Nature
There are a number of vedic books available on the market today that concentrate on the subject of nature and all of the little intricacies surrounding it. The environment in which each individual lives is part of nature surrounding that individual.
Have you ever taken the time to sit on your front porch and look around you at all of the fabulou
500: All About Natural Hot Water Springs
For some of us there is simply nothing as relaxing after a long work day than coming home, drawing a deep hot bath, and soaking until our heart is content. It helps to soothe away all of the stress and body tensions we build up during the day. People have been doing this for thousands of years, but in past history it was not always as easy for othe
501: All About Plant And Factory Fires
There are so many people in our country and others who have to make their living in some sort of plant or factory. It can be difficult each day to go into one particular building or facility to do the same job over and over again, but it is a necessity. In our country it is possible to earn decent wages or salaries in some of these places, but in o
502: An Introduction to Obama
He may well be the President in waiting, but how much is known in the UK about Democrat candidate Barack Obama? Following his fleeting visit to these shores in July, this article takes a brief look at the rise of the Senator from Illinois.
Born August 4, 1961 to Kenyan-born Barack Obama Snr., and Kansas-raised Ann Dunham, Obama's early life cen
503: An Introduction To The Concept Of Sustainable Industrial Cleaning
Today the word at the forefront of marketing campaigns in every industry is environment. For many it is just a gimmick and the latest buzz word however in certain industries it is at the forefront of concern. This is true for industrial cleaning as many of the chemicals used in cleaning products have been harmful to the environment and the response
504: And Just What Exactly Are Spiders Afraid Of
Spiders are normally thought of by humans as scary beasts that serve no other purpose than to frighten the living daylights out of us. Well, ok, they control the fly and insect population as well I suppose, but mostly they are just not much fun to discover around the home or office.
But have you ever asked yourself, what are spiders themselves s
505: Are the Streets of Historical London Paved with Gold
The story tells that the streets of historical London are paved with Gold but to be honest I am not sure whether that is really the case as I have never found any.
However what I can tell you is true that the streets are wealth of historical interest, telling their own story of the development of one of the greatest cities in the World. From Rom
506: Arizona Dam Causes Flooding
While it seems that many parts of the country are still suffering from droughts, although some not quite so severe as last year, the southeastern United States is still behind in normal amounts of rainfall in many places. This however has not been the case for some other parts of the country like the Midwest earlier this spring. Although rains have
507: Austin Park ProfilesMount Bonnell
Mount Bonnell is one of the most historic as well as highest parks in the Austin area, and has been a popular spot for hikers, nature lovers and campers since the mid-1800s. The "mount" for which the park is named is a natural limestone formation and the park is also called Covert Park and is situated alongside and above Lake Austin, and offers pan
508: Benzene A Hidden Threat
Did you know that the toxic effects of benzene exposure can show up as late as 29 years after the first exposure?
Clearly, the health risks of occupational or other benzene exposure are grave. Benzene, classified as a "Class A" carcinogen by the Environmental Protective Agency (EPA), is an extremely harmful chemical that is responsible for dise
509: Bio Diesel Fuel An Energy Source Now and for the Future
Bio Diesel fuel is a diesel equivalent, processed fuel derived from biological sources, such as vegetable oils, which can be used in unmodified diesel engine vehicles. It can also be used as a heating fuel in domestic and commercial boilers. There are a number of naturally occurring and renewable resources it can be refined from including algae, ve
510: Can The Bush Tax Cut Work
After weeks of increasingly dismal reports from the financial sector, many regular Americans are beginning to worry that the US may be close to or already in recession. While government intervention in the economy is relatively uncommon in US history, since its establishment in the 1930's, the Federal Reserve has been able to manipulate interest ra
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