Environment

Are We Responsible for the Deferral of the Next Ice Age?

We have been told for decades that the damage that our carbon emissions is doing to the planet will have serious consequences. But just how serious will those consequences be? In this article we will discuss how recent research indicates that human carbon dioxide emission will defer the coming of the next ice age...

Largest Nuclear Accident in United States History

On March 28, 1979 the United States saw the biggest accident in the history of the United States commercial nuclear power generating industry that the nation has ever seen. A combination of mechanical failures within the nuclear power plant and a failure of those working at the plant to recognize the situation as it was occurring led to a near explosive incident for the state of Pennsylvania. While that Three Mile Island nuclear reactor was eventually controlled and claims were made that no effects of radiation leakage would be felt, year’s later doubt is still cast on these claims by researchers. While the severity of the Three Mile Island disaster on the International Nuclear Event Scale ranked far under the most recent nuclear disaster to occur in Japan in 2011, it still ranked at a 5 out of the seven-point scale and the aftermath was still of consequence...

Critically Endangered Tamarin

The Golden Lion Tamarin is native to the Amazon Rainforests of Brazil. Humans have threatened their habitats by illegal logging, poaching, mining and urbanization of the rainforests in the region. They were placed on the endangered list in 1992 and were bumped up to critically endangered shortly thereafter; however, due to extensive efforts to increase their numbers, they have begun to make a comeback in recent years....

Tomorrow is National Dump the Pump Day

Tomorrow, June 18, 2009, is National Dump the Pump Day which means, if possible, try to live a day sans-auto gasoline.

Even if your public transportation options are limited, you can still walk to support the environment… every little bit helps!

Support Our Planet Earth in 2009 and Beyond 

Earth Day is a time for each and every one of us to stop and reflect on our planet, and feel thankful for everything that we've been given. After all, without Earth, there wouldn't be much of us. And if we're not careful, there might not be much planet left for future generations. Take this day to give yourself some time to reflect on how you can contribute to the planet's health and well-being, and in turn the health and well-being of your children and grandchildren, and all those that will follow our generation...