We must have talked about plastic as one of the biggest environmental dangers plaguing our planet on countless occasions. It is common theme of most of the biodegradable and recycled projects that we bring forth. The intention is always to cut down on the
London is making all efforts to become a green city and in one such endeavor it was announced that from January, 2012 no black cab that has been on the road for over 15 years, will be issued a licensed by The Taxi and Private Hire Office. Taking advantage
Scientists from Imperial College London and the University of New York had recently conducted a study to prove that carbon dioxide absorbing capacity of the terrestrial ecosystems will be greater in the future, when global warming and greenhouse emissions
Canada is home to the largest deposits of tar sands or oil sands crudes on the planet. Tar sands are a combination of clay, sand, water, and bitumen and have a considerable role in the Canadian production of oil and related products. Calgary is where thes
It’s been said that the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is steadily increasing. Being a greenhouse gas, this could spell a lot of trouble for the planet as it could contribute to more global warming. Human activities like burning fossil fuel,
The burgeoning human population has put a massive strain on natural resources. Wars have been fought over oil and land with every one of us looking to claim a piece of what the earth once held in abundance. Now, the essence of life could see humans battli
Reduction of land under forest cover is a major concern across the globe. Sure there are protected forest lands, but most of the time that protection is fizzled away for commercial gains while unprotected forests are plundered at will. It is no wonder the
A few days ago we covered an article on how noise can not only be mitigated, but also utilized as a renewable energy source. However, given the current circumstances, noise pollution imparts its baleful nature on a whopping one fifth area of United States
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill from the Gulf of Mexico has its infamous place in history as the largest accidental marine oil spill of the petroleum industry. Statistical figures suggest up to 4.9 million barrels (780,000 cubic meters) of crude oil was l
Charity begins at home. And if you really want to show the real green side of you, it should definitely begin from home. Just being concerned about climate changes or green house effect doesn’t work. Apart from being conscious, we need action; things to b
