At its simplest, waste management is taking care of unwanted byproducts, usually of human activities, and ensuring they do not cause any lingering problems. As in many other spheres of human activity, the devil lies in the details. There are arguments over the cost-effectiveness and actual effectiveness of recycling compared to storage, methods […]
Forestry is one of the key industries in Northern Ontario. Northern Ontario’s forest areas play an important role in providing livelihood to forestry communities all over the region. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, about 90% of the forest area in Ontario is publicly owned. Since aboriginal times, Northern Ontario has been dependant on […]
It seems to that every time we turn on the TV or listen to the radio we are bombarded with the next rise in fuel prices.
Is this a true supply and demand question? Well it is true that the booming Chinese economy is consuming vast amounts of natural resources including oil, but […]
You don’t have to be an environmental guru to save the earth. Here are some very easy things you can do right now to help save the earth:
Save Water. Water is a precious resource that we all waste every day. Conserve water easily by:
-Put a brick in a plastic bag and place it in […]
Biodiesels may be touted as the answer to all of America’s energy problems. But are they? Yes, according to most experts. Biodiesels offer:
-Cleaner air.
-Cheaper fuel.
-A renewable fuel source.
-A homegrown fuel alterative, freeing the United States from an over-dependence on foreign oil.
What Are Biodiesel Fuels?
Biodiesel is a fuel for cars, trucks and busses, made from […]
The Paradise Tanager (Tangara Chilensis) is a brilliantly colored, moderately sized songbird that resides in the forests of South America. Its seven bright colors make this bird stand out from any surroundings: its head is a bright shade of lime green, with a deep purple-blue on its breast and turquoise on its belly. The tail […]
Global Warming is happening, and it’s up to us to stop it. Every time we step into our car to run an errand, or buy take out for supper, we are adding to the affects our world’s over consumption of fossil fuels is having on the environment.
Global Warming isn’t just about adding a few […]
Global Warming is a buzzword right now. The experts finally agree: it is happening. But, what does that really mean, and how will it affect our lives?
A Closer Look At Global Warming.
Global Warming is just what its name implies: a warming of the earth’s atmosphere. But, it’s more than warmer weather. The earth’s climate […]
Car manufacturers tout their efficiency. Consumer advocates dispute claims of 60-plus miles per gallon gas efficiency. Amidst the controversy, environmentalists still claim, in the absence of anything better - that hybrid vehicles are still better for the environment than their traditional gas-guzzling counterparts.
Hybrids, known for the way they combine both gas and electric power […]
It seems everyday we’re bombarded with even more information regarding global warming. Scientists give us finding after finding; this ice shelf is melting, that drought is longer and more severe than even before, plus it seems wherever you are in the world politicians add their personal opinions, whether genuine or not.
Early summer, late winter.
Here […]
