When we think of alternatives to the traditional fossil fuel run car, we now think of electric, hydrogen fuel cells, battery powered, solar powered and natural gas vehicles among several others. Now with new advancements, we have one more to add… [more]
Nearly one billion pounds of pesticide are sprayed into fields and orchards around the country each year. Little do we know that the pesticide particles intended for crops don’t just stay in the area they are sprayed. Every time crop dusters spray… [more]
Cotton has been cultivated for over 7,000 years and for good reason. It keeps us cool in the summer and warm in the winter, it is durable and it is easily died and woven. When compared with other processed fabrics, it is soft, pliable and natural.… [more]
We’re always reminded that protein is a vital part of our diet, most of which come from animal sources such as meat and fish. However, we’re also warned to limit our intake of red meat since it also contains a high level of saturated fats, which… [more]
Imagine the sunrise in a garden city…eco homes, local plant, index greater than or equal to 0.7 Imagine an ecological valley meandering through time… Imagine blue skies over the horizon… fresh clean air, above benchmark or major Chinese… [more]
Crude oil and petroleum are used to power cars, automobiles, boats and the like. But did you know the substances are actually used in an unbelievably high amount of household products too? Petroleum is used in anything from pantyhose to cough syrup.… [more]
Water conservation is one of the hot topics today, for good reason. Many parts of the world–even Europe and North America–has faced drought conditions and even water rationing at some time during the past decade. Water is the source of life… [more]
Globalization. Advocates emphasize that it opens up the world market to producers everywhere. Activists shine a light on a facet of globalization that promotes the exploitation of the poor. Where can we find the middle ground? Enter Fair trade.… [more]
When we think of fair trade, we generally think about International Fair Trade, and helping producers in developing countries. Drawn from International Fair Trade, there is a movement called Domestic Fair Trade that is now turning to help domestic… [more]
Free trade advocates and fair trade advocates share some common goals. Both emphasize the need to assist producers and workers in obtaining access to the global market and to improve wages. Their ideologies when compared closely, however, show some… [more]
by Ying-Na Li, Environmental and Energy Study Institute Recent graduate Eshwan Ramudu found a great job in a tough economy as he joined Resolute Marine Energy, Inc., a company that develops technology to generate clean energy from ocean waves. "Renewable… [more]
By now, most people on the planet have become familiar with solar and wind power. After all, many people have solar lights installed in the walkways to their homes and wind turbines are pretty hard to miss! However, these inventions are only the… [more]
Bike Culture in Copenhagen. Bicycle rush hour in Copenhagen, where 37% of the population ride their bikes each day. [caption [...]