With Asia supplying billions upon billions of goods sold in the United States, the number of cargo containers offloaded at California’s Port of Long Beach has tripled in a decade. Traffic jams of leviathan, cargo ships— some carrying over 10,000 full tractor-trailer-containers— are not uncommon in Long Beach. Inside these ships’ containers are products your …
For better or worse, our society is dependent on motor vehicles. For most of us, our daily lives are filled with vehicle trips, for just about every out-of-home need and activity we undertake. As the exhaust from our vehicles is rich with carbon dioxide, this means that trips to school, work, the grocery store, and …
While paper-free electronic mail may be the greatest invention to ever happen to the tree, it is also becoming an increasingly potent weapon inthe battle against global warming. E-mail transfers information at the speed of electricity, which is very convenient when your time is limited and the issue isurgent. Today’s e-mail—sent and received through all …
While many modern dicoveries have added o the growing problem of exessive levels of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere,modern technology can alsohelp us to save trees and burn less fossil fuel as well. The Internet has been positive for humankind in so many ways, and it will be key to achieving our planfor carbon neutrality. …
When you flip on a light switch, you probably think of, well, light. But do you ever think about coal? The majority of U.S. residents get their electricity from coal-fired power plants, and these plants contribute 40 percent of America’s carbon dioxide emissions. Green energy can help the environment in reducing greenhouse emissions. Largely carbon …
We all know that money talks, but do we realize how loudly our collective shopping dollars shout, forcing companies to listen to our choices, and to attempt to understand our preferences? Why Support Green Businesses? When we choose to support green businesses that make and market goods that reverse rather than advance global warming, we …
Here’s an awful lot of truth in the adage, “money makes the world go‘round.” The billions of buying decisions made by consumers worldwide can, in the aggregate, make or break our efforts to stop global warming. The good news is that as the issue of global warming grows in our collective consciousness, there are a …
Do you feel passionate about saving the planet for your great-grandchildren? If so, don’t be afraid to speak out! By raising your voice, setting a good example, and educating others about how they can take steps to reverse global warming, you will help turn the tide for our planetary problem, or you can join an …
You know the saying, “There is strength in numbers.” This sentiment couldn’t be more true than when it applies to joining an environmental group. Covering everything from local to national issues, environmental groups help protect the world’s ecological networks and strive to educate and promote awareness. Why join an environmental organization? Joining a great green …
As global warming increases and heat waves intensify in many areas around the globe, the easiest way to beat the heat is by turning on an air conditioner. However, air conditioners require large amounts of electricity, generated by burning fossil fuels—the primary human source of carbon emissions—which in turn contributes to global warming. It’s a …
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