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DIY Worm Farming Tips

Author: Kristi Ambrose Subscribe to users feed

Published: 01/09/2008

If you're at all interested in becoming a fellow Greenie or you already are an official Greenie, Worm Farms are one of the most fantastic things to look into! Worms are often used in a process called vermicomposting which allows worms to recycle things such as newspapers, vegetable waste,...

Volunteers Helping Water Damage Victims And Making A Difference

Author: Rachel Yoshida Subscribe to users feed

Published: 20/08/2008

There have been many natural disasters that have occurred in our country over the years, but happened during hurricane Katrina has really stuck with most of us for the years it has been since the tragedy happened. It could be that for the first times we really saw how devastating an event such as...

Tree Planting - Help or Hindrance?

Author: James Nash Subscribe to users feed

Published: 14/08/2008

Carbon Offsetting involves paying an organisation to neutralise the climate impact of your own activities, thereby making those activities "carbon neutral" or "climate neutral". Some offset schemes focus on reducing future emissions by, for example, giving out low-energy lightbulbs in the...

The Benefits of Riding a Scooter in the United Kingdom

Author: Steven Beckerman Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/08/2008

Its no small wonder why scooters are so attractive to riders in the U.K. With the credit crunch problems in full force as well as petrol and diesel prices continuing to climb, sales of scooters rose almost 5% in June alone. In fact, the price of petrol is currently up to 117.6 pence, and diesel...

Eco Friendly and Practical Hydropower

Author: Paul Fitzgerald Subscribe to users feed

Published: 08/08/2008

So, scientists and researchers, even the President have told us that using the water for your gas was friendly to our world, but many of us wonder why. I mean sure, toxic fumes aren't getting into the air, but why else? I did some digging and here are the facts. If you are anything like me, you...

Farmer's Markets In Austin

Author: Ki Gray Subscribe to users feed

Published: 06/08/2008

With the recent push towards local, sustainable eating, Austin residents are lucky to claim quite a few local farms. Many of these farmers bring their freshly harvested produce in to town periodically as part of one of the farmer's markets located throughout the city. Not just produce, Austin's...

Environmental Protection and Ecotourism

Author: Roger Munns Subscribe to users feed

Published: 01/08/2008

Local authorities in popular tourist destinations are beginning to take matters of environmental protection into their own hands. Governments and nonprofit organizations are banding together in the fight against pollution. Efforts to sustain tourism to favourite destinations without harmful...

How to Promote Interest in Environmental Causes by Using Custom T Shirts

Author: Ron Subs Subscribe to users feed

Published: 24/07/2008

Corporations and individuals are doing more to protect the environment, but it is still not enough. The natural world is in a state of crisis that calls for action. If you are concerned about environmental causes, you can use custom T shirts to get people more interested. One thing you...

We Can Drive Oil Prices Down Now

Author: Ted Hebert Subscribe to users feed

Published: 27/06/2008

In America today the average price of gasoline has skyrocketed past $4.00 per gallon with no end in sight. Oil prices have doubled since the end of 2007 with $200 per barrel conceivable within months. Still, no one seems to have a solution. The government is inept, and only seems willing to add...

Renewable Energy Is The Future For The Earth To Survive

Author: Gav Shannon Subscribe to users feed

Published: 08/06/2008

After heating and cooling, water heating is typically the largest energy user in the home because it is necessary for so many domestic activities. Whether you are replacing a worn-out existing water heater or looking for the best model for a new house you are building, it pays to choose carefull...