Amy Brannan

Green Cleaning Products Are a Good Way to Become Eco-Friendly

As the world becomes more aware of the impact we are having on the planet, many of us are taking steps to live greener lives. One of the biggest ways that people are contributing to the eco-friendly effort is to turn to green cleaners. Take a look at what makes a cleaner green and see some examples of effective green cleaners.

Green cleaning is an eco-friendly movement that involves cleaning with the use of environmentally friendly products instead of those that pollute our world...  read more »

Potential Carcinogen Causes Changes in Soft Drink Manufacturing

Two of the world’s most loved soft drinks are making a few changes and many health conscious consumers are saying that it’s about time. Coca-Cola and Pepsi both are focused on changing how they manufacture one of their soft drink ingredients in order to avoid cancer warning labels being placed on their products...  read more »

Vegetable Gardening Is a Fun And Easy Way to Begin Gardening

There are many different types of gardening that draw people in but one of the most common, aside from herb gardening, is vegetable gardening. Vegetable gardening is one of the more popular types of gardening particularly because the fruits of labor can be consumed after their growth. In fact, many individuals who vegetable garden on a large scale, do so in order to save money as well as ensure that their vegetable products remain pesticide free...  read more »

PETA Alleges that Killer Whales Deserve Protecting From Enslavement

To many, SeaWorld is a place of vacations and wonder as they watch giant marine animals perform feats of great acrobatics. For others, however, the use of marine mammals in this type of entertainment forum is considered unethical. Should killer whales be given the same freedoms as human beings? Should they be protected from being “enslaved?” According to the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, they should...  read more »

Plastic Debris Known as Microplastic a concern for ecologists

Microplastic, a substance that can be traced back to the washing of synthetic garments is beginning to accumulate in the marine environments of the world. In recent studies these microplastic traces are believed to be leaching in to the food chain, creating a new cause for alarm. In this article we will take a look at these newest findings and what they mean to you...  read more »

Pythons Are Not a Native Floridian Snake Species

Contrary to popular belief pythons are not a native snake species to the Florida everglades and their introduction in to the area has had a devastating effect. In this article we will take a look at why this non-native snake species has had such a significant impact on the wildlife of the Florida Everglades...  read more »

Saltwater Aquariums Require A Good Amount of Work To Maintain A Balanced Ecosystem

Saltwater aquariums are a beautiful way to bring wildlife in to the home or office; however, unlike fresh water aquariums they require slightly more effort to maintain a balanced ecosystem. Most people choose to have high end aquarium equipment while also maintaining hired help to check on the pH balance in the tank at least once a month. The amount of work that is required to maintain a healthy saltwater aquarium though, allows the additional benefit of keeping much more tropical and oftentimes beautiful fish. One of the biggest reasons that individuals choose to maintain a saltwater aquarium rather than a freshwater aquarium is the selection of exotic fish that are available to populate the tank. It should be noted though that simply because a fish is a saltwater fish, that does not mean that inhabitants of a saltwater tank should not be selected with care. As with any aquarium the ecosystem of a saltwater tank is extremely delicate and certain varieties of fish have different requirements than others so it is important to research the fish that will inhabit the tank beforehand...  read more »

Israel is Home to the World’s Most Expensive Lemons

When it comes to growing lemons, or any type of fruit or vegetable, we rarely stop to think about the energy and resources utilized to grow them. In this article we will take a look at what it takes to grow some of the world’s most expensive lemons in Israel...  read more »

Is Solar Power the Future of Environmentally Friendly Shipping?

There are many concerns over the impact of our modern lifestyle on the planet and one of those concerns is the pollution caused by marine travel. In this article we will take a look at the world’s first hybrid powered ferry fleet and whether this technology can lead the way in environmentally shipping...  read more »

90 Pilot Whales Beach Themselves on New Zealand’s South Island

New Zealand’s South Island commonly sees one whale stranding incident a summer stranding itself on its beaches, but this summer has seen three incidences and this month has seen two of those with a total of one hundred and fifteen pilot whales beaching themselves. In this article we will take a look at the most recent beaching of pilot whales which involves some ninety individuals...  read more »