We all know that it’s truly a bother when there are crawling insects and other pests in our house especially when we are living with children. As much as possible we want them out of our home. Thankfully, we can […]
We all know that it’s truly a bother when there are crawling insects and other pests in our house especially when we are living with children. As much as possible we want them out of our home. Thankfully, we can […]
More and more people are beginning to realize the costs of living in the city. The World Health Organization has pointed out that urban living poses significant health risks due to pollution, workplace stress, and issues with water safety. This […]
Most people tend to think that air pollution is only something that occurs outdoors, however this is not the case. In fact, many people would be surprised and shocked to discover that quite frequently, the air quality inside our houses […]
Hydroponic living walls are simply plants cultivated in nutrient solutions. It is a method of growing plants in a water-based, nutrient rich solution and has become a big buzz in the horticulture industry. It’s simplicity and efficiency has garnered many […]
The last few years, from 2016 to 2018, have seen huge new strides in the US solar energy industry. In California alone, the total amount of solar energy being consumed doubled three times, and while others states may be outmatched, […]
Sustainable living is the attempt to reduce one’s carbon footprint, by reducing one’s use of earth’s natural resources, as well as personal resources that pose a threat to the environment. Sustainable living is a lifestyle, it’s a choice, and it’s […]
It’s hard for some people to wrap their heads around water scarcity. Isn’t the world three-fourths water? We’re the little blue planet, after all! How hard can it be to find fresh water? As it turns out, only two and […]
In a day and age where environmental impact is constantly under the microscope and a major global effort is being taken to improve environmental damage, it is important to take a look at the impact of the postal service and […]
X-rays are an essential part of modern medical treatment, as it would be next to impossible to treat many patients without using this old technology. However, they do expose the patients and the environment to very small amounts of radiation […]
Joan Didion described the Santa Ana Winds in an essay as, “… a hot wind from the northeast whining down through the Cajon and San Gorgonio Passes, blowing up sand storms…, drying the hills and the nerves to flash point.” […]