The Concept of Sustainable Development
Until recently, the concept of sustainable development in the world was widely ignored by many people. In fact, it was often thought of as a “hippie” idea or one that most people didn’t feel was necessary. Unfortunately, many people feel that we have done too much to harm our environment as it is, from draining [...]
Alternative Energy Sources For Reducing Global Warming
Whether you choose to call it global warming or climate change, there is definitely something going on. In fact, it seems that so many people are buried up to their hips in the issue of whether or not it even exists. However, many people refuse to see what we are doing to the earth and [...]
Making Chemical-Free Purchasing Choices for Optimal Health
When you come to examine it, synthetic chemicals are around us all the time. However, making chemical-free purchases can help alleviate allergies and keep the environment from being polluted with these powerful substances. In fact, there is a growing body of evidence that would suggest that the synergistic effects of some of the chemicals that [...]
How Pollution Contributes to Extinction Pressure
The spread of pollution as we all know, affects both humans and wildlife worldwide. However, unlike human beings who are capable of surviving just about anywhere, most species are reliant upon specific environments for their survival. Climate change, for instance, has already been responsible for changing the distribution of species worldwide. Many of these organisms, [...]
Pollution in the Bedroom
Most people spend at least a third of their lives in bed. In fact, given that your face is planted right in a pillow or mattress much of the time, the potential for being, quite literally, gassed in your sleep is quite high. Many of the materials that make up modern pillows, mattresses and bedclothes [...]