Plastic is having a devastating effect on our oceans, our wildlife and ultimately on us as a human species. The introduction of plastic in the 20th century has led us to become increasingly reliant on its use and now a...
New proposed greenhouse gas emissions standards and fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty engines from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be a challenge met by manufacturers. These new proposed ‘Phase Two’ EPA standards are meant to reduce pollution...
We all love watching those adults who look so young and fresh. So what is their secret to looking younger than their biological age? The process of aging is inevitable. But, there are plenty of ways, particularly environmental-friendly ways to...
Stormwater is water that results from storms that forms a "runoff" into local drainage systems. To understand concerns about stormwater, it is necessary to visualize the actual traverse of stormwater. Many large businesses have holding ponds that retain excess fluids...
More and more people are thinking about the environmental issues and ecological condition of Earth nowadays. Why has this problem become so relevant? What should we do to save our future? In my opinion, people have understood that their irresponsibility...
The quarrying industry is absolutely rocking it when it comes profits. As a £1bn industry in the UK alone, with an additional £5bn of revenue coming from the manufacture of mining & quarrying equipment in the UK, the quarrying industry...
Since you spend most of your day indoors, it's important that your air quality is top notch. That's even more so when you're in the winter months as some areas get quite cold. Windows and doors are left tightly shut...
Green or renewable energy is the hottest topic nowadays all around the world. This green energy, also known as solar, wind or hydroelectric energy, is beneficial for us in many respects. First of all, it is called “green” because it...
It is undisputed that technology has contributed to the degradation of the environment. For example, the mining of coal strips the land of natural ecosystems, such as forests. The use of coal and oil for energy and transportation leads to...
We, the people, often forget that our planet Earth’s resources cannot and will not last indefinitely. Unfortunately, rarely do we stop to wonder what we are leaving for the generations to come. Coal mining, especially surface mining, causes temporary disturbance...
