As whimsical as it may seem, a rooftop garden is a surprisingly powerful weapon against global warming. Green roofs, also known as living roofs oreco-roofs, are the wave of the future in sustainable building design. They have a myriad of benefits including reducing CO2 gases, cooling structures and their surroundings, providing insulation, and slowing storm-water …
Birds, bees, fish, trees, and more than a million animal species from the polarbears to the kangaroos are predicted to go extinct by 2050. Global warming-induced climate change is largely responsible for this worldwidetragedy. According to an article posted on Scientific American’s website, “global warming may surpass other by-products of human activity, such as deforestation, …
Electricity has transformed our society and our economy, and will play a fundamental role in these criticism transformation before us—whether to an environmental point of no return or to an era of true sustainability. Although the lion’s share of electricity used today is still generated by coal-fired power plants, we can still significantly shrink our …
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If you traded in your old gas-guzzling vehicle for a new hybrid you’re probably feeling pretty good about all the emissions you are no longercontributing to global warming. What about your tires, though? Do you know how much carbon dioxide is created in the production of a typical new tire? Did you know that you …
Drink red wine and live longer. Drink organic wine and help save the earth too! Organic wines are better for you as it is not only good for your health but it is very helpful to the Earth as well. Many people know that red wine in moderation can be good for your heart and …
Using less hot water can help the environment by reducing CO2 emissions. Taking an occasional cold shower can actually help to reduce your CO2 emissions! If you use less hot water, especially while washing your body and clothes, you can prevent more than half a ton of CO2 from our atmosphere annually. And using less …
How does your garden grow? While we usually think of gardening as a healthy and natural activity, if you use chemical pesticides and fertilizers as part of your gardening protocol, you may actually be doing as much harm as good. In America, more than 67 million of us spend over $33 billion annually in garden-related …
Did you know that tossing your leftovers into the trash feeds methane gas into the atmosphere? Methane is an even more potent greenhouse gas thanncarbon dioxide and much of it is produced by food waste in landfills. While a few companies like S.C. Johnson are harnessing landfill gases to use as an alternative energy source, …
Many people don’t know that their favorite cosmetics and personal care products are made with petrochemicals (chemicals derived from petroleum). The cosmetic industry’s use of these chemicals increases global carbon emissions and speeds up climate change. You can make a difference in our climate and in your own personal health simply by purchasing petroleum-free cosmetics. …
Sadly, most modern household cleaning products rely on petrochemicals.Floor cleaners and polishes emit aromatic vapors from petroleum distillates.And chemicals like butyl cellosolve, the main ingredient in Windex, are directlylinked to global warming petrochemicals. Why are natural cleaning products better? Natural cleaning products are better because of their positive effect on the environment and our own …
