Surely, lots of recycling and less trash would be observed. In Scotland, there would be less trash and even fabric and wood would be recycled. Just last week on Aug. 20, Scotland released its first ever plan for a zero waste society.
The U.S. Navy just gave an extra boost to a lighting retrofit underway for navy ships to replace existing inefficient lighting with energy-efficient light emitting diode (LED) lights. The LED lighting retrofit project will use solid state lighting fixtures supplied by Energy Focus Inc. that use less energy and have a much longer life over the existing incandescent and fluorescent fixtures throughout the entire Navy fleet.
According to an analysis conducted by RTI International individuals weighing eighty pounds or more above their healthy target weight can reduce their life expectancy by three to twelve years. A new study indicated that obesity also can severely impact your brain.
The United Nations stated in a recent report that almost one third of the world’s population, roughly 2 billion people, are in danger of becoming victims of desertification. Desertification is the process in which the movement of sands displaces people and forces them to uproot. This is currently creeping across North Africa.
This guide to sustainability-focused career paths will help retrofit and solar-charge your work life. Below is a list of the 5 Best Green Jobs for the Next Decade.
Greenopia recently rated the environmental impact of 100 of the largest universities in the United States.
The White House Council of Economic Advisers announced that the Cash for Clunkers program will help boost economic growth by 0.3 to .04 percent in the third quarter. In addition, it is estimated that 42,000 jobs will be saved or created throughout the course of the second half of the year.
As World Water Week ended last week in Stockholm, numerous reports and innovations were revealed, including one study finding that 93 percent of people surveyed in 15 countries view water issues as the priority global environmental problem ahead of air pollution, climate change and damage to natural resources and habitats.
Hiring, spending and attention in environmental departments is growing, according to a 2009 study conducted by GreenBiz.
World Water Week was held in Stockholm from Aug. 16-22, where more than 2,000 attendees convened to collaborate on major issues related to water pollution and shortages around the world.
Each year, World Water Week acknowledges the accomplishments and dedication of select individuals and players.
