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751: Extreme Water Threats From Faulty Dams
We have dams created to help us provide water to areas that need it and to hold water back from certain places that do not. These dams which are all over the country are relatively safe and provide a much needed service. It is only when the dams are allowed to become unstable that there is a potential risk of great damage to the areas that they are
752: Farmer s Markets In Austin
With the recent push towards local, sustainable eating, Austin residents are lucky to claim quite a few local farms. Many of these farmers bring their freshly harvested produce in to town periodically as part of one of the farmer's markets located throughout the city. Not just produce, Austin's farmers markets also feature locally made products suc
753: Fay Brought A Wealth Of Water To Many Places In Need
Last week when tropical storm Fay finally hit the Florida coastline there was relief because she never really reached the status of a hurricane. Although she did do damage that consisted of downed power lines and some wind damage, the majority of the problem she created was from the almost never ending rainfall that continues to come down in bucket
754: Fire Safety In The Forest In 6 Easy Steps
For many of us, we grew up being taught at school and watching television commercials about Smokey the Bear. He is the role model that we used to learn about fire safety in the forest and other places. We probably did not give as much thought to the importance of what he was saying as we should have then, but you can bet that many people who have h
755: Five Easy Things You Can Do To Live Greener Today
We are a society of consumers with an abundance of choices and and excess of things. There have been vast changes in the lifestyle of the average person from a few generations ago and life is generally better. However, television, newspapers, magazines and other media sources are spreading doom and gloom about our planet earth, and all this can mak
756: Florida Gets Massive Water Damage From Tropical Storm Fay
As this article is being written, tropical storm Fay is bashing the state of Florida. So far she has not reached a hurricane status as was expected, but she is wreaking havoc none the less. Tropical storms might not have the horrendous reputation that their hurricane counterparts do, but they are definitely nothing that should be ignored either. Tr
757: Food And Water Is A World Crisis
For those of us who have plenty of water at our disposal everyday, it can be hard to imagine what it would be like to not have enough. Actually, there are millions of people in some places of the world who do not have an adequate supply of even remotely clean water to use. Some of these people must walk for miles each day just to fill a few jugs wi
758: Forest Fires In CaliforniaIs There A Cure
Severe droughts have been plaguing many parts of our country in recent years. There simply has not been enough rainfall in so many places. Although droughts are common from place to place at almost any given time, it is not that often that they cover so many states at the same time. It has caused real water shortages in states like Georgia and thos
759: Four Simple Tips for a Successful Butterfly Garden
When going for a morning walk, there are many beautiful butterflies in the air and sunning on plants or flowers. Of course, the expectation is that these beautiful creatures will be in your yard, too. Arriving home to a butterfly-free yard can be really disappointing. What can you do to make your backyard a haven for butterflies?
First - Without
760: Freedom and its Price in the Georgian Conflict
Normally the articles I write deal with sports, photography, or sports memorabilia preservation. Now, given that the Beijing Olympics are in progress, the general assumption is that I have an unlimited number of topics to discuss. Needless to say this article is about a different topic occurring in the news. This topic actually affects my life and
761: Geothermal Heat Pumps Can Help You To Save Money
There are a couple of things that geothermal heat pumps can do for your home. The first and probably the most important is their ability to help the environment. The other thing that you will benefit from using geothermal heat pumps in your home is a decrease in your energy bills. Those savings will certainly help to eliminate the cost of instal
762: Get Ready For Energy Performance Certificates
From October 2008 landlords offering property for rent will be required by law to provide prospective tenants with an Energy Performance Certificate for their property.
The certificates (EPCs) will have to be provided free either when (or before) any written information about the property is provided to prospective tenants or a viewing is conduc
763: Going Green Without Your Backyard Compost
Would it not be great if everyone in this world pitched in and lived a totally green life? The earth would be so much better off. While it is not likely that this scenario would actually occur, but the more people who pitch in with the little things, the more we can make a change to the future of our planet.Here are some small, but meaningful wa
764: Grass Varieties that Grow Well in Shade
Well the fact that you are reading this article means that you probably have a lawn that's covered with trees that has a lawn full of mud and dead grasses that are unable to grow. Well, unfortunately for you there is no such thing as a grass that can grow with zero sunlight.
Even one of the best bio-genetically altered variety of grasses, the Si
765: Green Business Practices in the Beauty Industry Beautifying Both People and the Environment
The beauty industry, including organic skin care and cosmetic companies, are joining the automotive and manufacturing industries in focusing on reducing environmental impact. No longer primarily focusing specifically on the end result, beauty companies are centering on business as a whole, including production, marketing, packaging, and researching
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