Environment Articles

Cell Phones Save Trees


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Amber LeeJuly 19th, 2011


Cell phones are saving trees so we can all have a greener future.

As I grew up I always heard adults talk about “going green,” “global warming,” and “saving the polar bears!” Though, I never actually saw a large effort to improve. “Going Green,” doesn’t necessarily have to be difficult, it’s quite simple in fact.

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The Social Network Movie Given the Green Light


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Chelsea PerrySeptember 10th, 2009


Facebook The Movie

There has been some speculation around the net recently on about the new movie that will start production next month called “The Social Network.”

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Using human fat to fuel cars


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Chelsea PerryDecember 29th, 2008


Human fat to feul cars

Dr. Craig Alan Bittner, a U.S. plastic surgeon, claims he was trying to do the right thing and help save the Earth when he used human fat to fuel his vehicle.

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Wal-Mart and Duke Energy Announce Wind Power Deal


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Ed ShullNovember 24th, 2008


Walmart intends to use wind power in 360 Texas store locations which will be provided by the Energy’s Notrees Wind Farm owned by Duke.

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Volkswagen Jetta TDI is the Most Green Car of 2009


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Ed ShullNovember 24th, 2008


The Volkswagen Jetta TDI is also outfitted with a combustion filter, gets more mileage than the Altima, Civic, and Malibu hybrids.

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Smithsonian Education Travel


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Ed ShullNovember 24th, 2008


Smithsonian Education Travel

While the name Smithsonian is synonymous with the world of art and museums in particular, the Smithsonian also plays a huge role in the travel business too.  Via Smithsonian Journeys, you can go on historically-themed vacation getaways.  The Smithsonian has changed the traditional vacation into a mind-enriching experience; vacationers can treat themselves to a weekend [...]

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Should I use Aluminum Foil or Plastic Wrap for Left Overs?


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Ed ShullNovember 24th, 2008


Should I use Aluminum Foil or Plastic Wrap for Left Overs?

Ever wonder which product is better for storing leftovers?  How does plastic wrap compare when directly contrasted to foil products?  Aluminum foil has been deemed the eco-friendliest leftover wrap.  While both products have some impact on the environment, the Aluminum foil products have the least damaging effects and the material is completely recyclable.  Plastic wrap [...]

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Girl Scouts Performing Energy Audits


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Ed ShullNovember 24th, 2008


Both Juniors and Cadettes girl scouts will be learning all about energy conservation as they partake of a camp event, with a theme which focuses on making better, more energy efficient buildings, and structures.  The young girls are expected to conduct an energy audit of several buildings during the day-long event to assess the energy [...]

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Eco-Friendly Makeup Brushes Help the Environment


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Ed ShullNovember 24th, 2008


Eco-Friendly Makeup Brushes Help the Environment

For the makeup user looking to go all green, now eco-friendly makeup brushes are available.  Eco-Tools manufactures makeup brushes comprised of recycled and sustainable materials and the products are offered in local drugstores throughout the United States.  Five piece eco-friendly packs and single brushes are currently being sold and the brushes have handles made of [...]

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Is Algae Biofuel (Oilgae) the Answer?


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EdApril 9th, 2008


Is Algae Biofuel (Oilgae) the Answer?

The world is embracing the challenge of reducing greenhouse gases as evident by the Kyoto Agreement. Biofuels are substitutes for fossil-fuels that are developed from renewable green plants. However, when governmental monies are in play, some programs get funded that otherwise would not or should not. (guest post by Elizabeth Rathgeber)

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