Why Earth day do you ask? Many have asked the question why Earth Day since its inception on April 22nd, 1970 I imagine. Lets begin with a brief history on this historic event. This year, 2010 marks the 40th anniversary of the original day which was celebrated on April 22nd, 1970. Those were troubled times, with the Vietnam War, Anti-War Protests, and then April 22nd. Continue reading “Why Earth Day” »

Originally posted 2010-04-10 20:21:16. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Going back to the basics is the trend these days, confirming the ethics of wind power and solar power. A growing number of people are now fully aware of the many problems in the world that we created, and are now faced including pollution, depletion of our natural resources, ever increasing populations, and many others. With so many issues we need to deal with, people just don’t have any idea of where to start. In fact, this issue alone may be the reason for some to do nothing, or deny any of the current issues plaguing us today. You don’t have to be a hero and do it by yourself to help save the planet and address its many woes. Here is a thought, take it one day at a time, in baby steps and contribute what you can today, and as it becomes a habit and you are more comfortable with it, it will become a way of life. Change isn’t easy for some, but in time it becomes a way of life, just like learning to walk or ride a bike, it takes practice. We can start today in our own little way by learning about and eventually using both of these sustainable energy sources! Continue reading “Ethics of Wind Power and Solar Power” »

Originally posted 2010-04-10 23:50:25. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

How to preserve natural resources begins with recycling natural resources. Let’s face it, all the resources we have are not infinite, except wind and sun energy. Oil, metals, and other materials are finite in nature, and most are not replaceable unless we recycle them.

We do have the trees, plants, and food which we are able to replant and grow anew from seeds but those have limitations as well. We use more and more plant and food plants in the form of ethanol to support our fatal addiction to automobiles and oil, in an effort to reduce our co2 emissions, which puts a strain on the worlds food supplies and also raises the prices of all types of food, including meat and dairy due to higher feed costs. Continue reading “Preserve Natural Resources Recycling Natural Resources” »

Why bees are disappearing is a complex subject, but at the top of the list according to a recent federal study confirms that the honeybees’ pollen and their hives are laden with pesticides. Another factor is that a bad winter has worsened the already worrisome bee die-off with a large die-off this last winter. This is of concern to everyone, as approximately one-third of our food supply comes from plants which require pollination from our friends, the bees.

Federal agencies and regulators are scrutinizing chemicals and pesticides used in fields and orchards, while the Federal Court is looking into whether or not the EPA overlooked a requirement when allowing a pesticide into the market. Continue reading “Why Bees are Disappearing” »

Earth Week 2010 kicks off today, as the 40th anniversary of Earth Day approaches on April 22nd, 2010. For more on Earth Day, visit Why Earth Day for more information and the history of Earth Day. This years theme is to focus on water, with water quality and water conservation as the main points.

There are celebrations and activities planned, some of which we will list. You can also plan your own activities to help us towards a sustainable lifestyle and planet. Continue reading “Earth Week 2010” »

Monday, March 22, 2010 which is today by the way, is the annual World Water Day Celebration, which for 2010 has chosen the theme ‘Clean Water for a Healthy World. This is due to the fact that every year, approximately 1,500 cubic kilometers of waste water is produced worldwide. These waste waters can be productively reused for both energy and irrigation, however it more often than not isn’t recycled into reusable water. Most developing nations only recycle or treat 20 percent of all the waste that is being discharged because of the lack of both resources and regulations. Both population and industrial expansion have increased the amounts of pollution and at the same time increased the demand for safer water. Because of these issues looming Continue reading “Today Is World Water Day 2010 – Clean Water for a Healthy World” »