What is Smog and Where Does it Come From?
Nearly every large city on Earth suffers from some degree of smog. This word itself is a combination of “smoke” and “fog,” though the actual substance that hangs in the atmosphere like a dirty brown blanket is usually far more complicated. During the initial century of the industrial revolution, smog was almost always caused by [...]
Rising Sea Levels and Carbon Dioxide Pollution
Perhaps one of the most concerning things about the predicted course of climate change over the next century is the likelihood of rising sea levels. It is thought that by 2100, the melting glaciers and ice caps could rise the level of oceans all over the world by as much as 3.4m/11 feet. While [...]
A Worldwide Campaign Against the Light Bulb
The technology that brought nighttime illumination to the whole world, didn’t change much for about a century and, it turns out, that’s a problematic thing. Not only do the filaments burn out quickly, leaving glass and metal that is not recyclable, but they emit far more heat than light, using a great deal of [...]
Is There Such A Thing As Clean Coal?
Coal is widely derided as the least environmentally friendly option for power generation and a cause of air pollution. It has, for several hundred years, been responsible for the generation of large amounts of mercury, soot and other pollutants that are known to cause respiratory ailments. This is very true for the people who work [...]
Control Air Pollution Using Air Purifiers
Indoor air pollution is a common problem that often flies right under the radar for many people. But, it is increasingly causing problems because homes are being built to higher energy efficiency standards. This in turn is trapping contaminated particles in the air, making the need for air purifiers in the home more important than [...]
