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Inoculations Are Debatable
Our government this past year actively immunized those in the population they considered to have a high risk of getting the flu. Children and elderly were immunized for the HiN1 virus and the regular flu virus. The flu season isn’t quite over, but the worst according to the CDC is. . .
How Green Is Green In Housing?
What would your definition of a green home be? Does it just mean a home built from sustainable materials and is energy efficient? How far should we define the meaning of green homes? Green architects and environmentalists will argue that a green home needs to have all of the above-mentioned. . .
Sewage Sludge Hits The Fan
San Francisco recently offered its residents free compost for their gardens. The compost was given away at local community events, and was labeled “organic biosolids compost.” In actuality the compost contained sewage sludge from nine California counties. Once residents discovered the ruse they promptly returned the “compost” to the. . .
A Canadian Avatar Scenario?
Movies can be a wonderful escape from the everyday. Whether you like drama, biography, comedy, science fiction, or even horror in your movies, movies can provide us with daily inspiration, commentary, and parallels to reality. One of the most hyped films from 2009, Avatar, may have a close parallel. . .
Obama Stalls Animal Antibiotics Act
New York Congresswoman Louise Slaughter has a bill pending in the House Rules Committee that would restrict antibiotic use in food animals. The Obama Administration is currently stalling the bill in committee. This is the same administration that publicly stated last summer that it would support this bill. The. . .
Green Gadget Con Wows
You’ve heard of Comic Cons, Game Cons, Food Cons, and Botox Cons, (just kidding?). New York City hosted a Green Gadgets Con last week where designers showcased their ideas for green friendly gadgets as part of a green design competition. Showcased designs ranged from all solar powered tent, a. . .
Are You Ready To Fly Solar?
Would you fly in a plane powered by the sun? Not a hybrid plane, or one that could run on biofuels; but a craft solely powered by the sun. Imagine a plane that can stay aloft during the day, and then fly at night on the energy stored in. . .
Colder Or Warmer Winter?
We’ve only been keeping track of daily temperature data since the late 1800’s. Geologically speaking that data is a mere drop in the bucket compared to the age of the earth and it’s past climatic upheavals. There are opposing viewpoints on the current climate change debates. Conservatives are calling. . .
Hot Hybrid From Lotus
Looking for that super charged hot rod high performance electric/hybrid car? Is that an oxymoron? Can you say high performance get up and go and electric/hybrid in one sentence? If you’re into Lotus 2 seat sports car performance then the answer is yes. Lotus is going to unveil. . .
New Watered Down Standards
Just what consumers and industry need, another watered down standard for home cleaning products. The Natural Products Association in conjunction with Whole Foods, and Clorox has developed a minimum standard to allow companies to claim that their products are natural.
Queen Bees Need More Sex
Honeybee colonies around the U.S. have plummeted by 35 percent since 2008 according to recent studies. Beekeepers have reported up to 90 percent colony losses on their lands. Some suggestions for the causes for losses range from stress due to environmental changes or pesticides are taking their toll on the. . .
America’s Next Energy Revolution
It only takes one idea, one product to change the world. The light bulb, the telephone, the car, plane, and computer – well you get the idea. Last Sunday, 60 Minutes ran a segment on an idea that has become reality; the first fuel cell that could revolutionize how electricity. . .
Migratory Patterns Impacted By Warming
Migratory bird patterns are being affected by global warming. Winter migratory patterns are being affected around the world, and in some cases forcing birds to fly further then before. Due to longer spring and summer season’s birds that flew to Africa now have to fly further south to get. . .
Nitrogen Fertilizers Cause Soil Acidification
The over use of nitrogen based fertilizers is leading to soil acidification in many parts of the world. China is the largest country facing this growing problem. Scientists from China, the UK and the United States measured the pH of soil samples taken from agricultural land across China in the. . .
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