Business & the Environment

Devastating consequences are now inevitable due to climate change and the failure of governments around the world to adequately address greenhouse gas emissions. Climate-related disasters will...

Arsenic contamination is a matter of global concern, especially in developing nations where reliable water sources are already scarce. According to the World Health Organization, long-term...

The Untied States government is promoting recycling. The movement to go green and recycle what you can is spreading. Businesses, youth groups, church organizations, individuals and other...

There are several ways to keep up to speed with the economy. I will share with you some of the ways that I get the latest and most reliable information on the real economy that is taking place at...

Most vending machines, especially refrigerated beverage machines, waste a lot of electricity because they use more than is needed to keep the products cold and operate the lights. Businesses can...

Follow these simple steps to make your business a more eco-friendly, greener operation.

As Aldo Leopold once defined it, "Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land." The goal of environmental management is to create and maintain this harmony. It is an interdisciplinary...

E85 is a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) can operate on E85. As of 2009, there are more than 6 million FFVs on American highways.

Recycling unneeded scrap metal is a great way to earn a few extra dollars and help save the environment. Almost all scrap metal, whether ferrous or non-ferrous, has some scrap value, including...

Plastic bags are better for the environment than paper bags. When we use plastic bags we save energy, create less emissions and use less space at landfills. Plastic bags are an eco-friendly choice.

Before you ever pump diesel fuel into your car, the diesel fuel has changed its chemical structure multiple times. This makes diesel fuel a very complex fuel source. Therefore, being familiar with...

Solar cells are used as a means to produce energy utilizing a renewable resource---the sun---rather than depending on less eco-friendly methods, such as burning fossil fuels. The growing interest...

Do you really need that job that is going to pay you the big bucks? Do you need a little help on ensuring that you'll get that job? Well this article will show you how to impress someone and get...

Land pollution is a matter of global concern. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, land pollution involves the deposition on land of solid wastes---e.g., used cars, cans, bottles, plastic...

Alternative energy is becoming a much talked about idea in many areas of the world. The islands of the Caribbean are poised to take advantage of a number of alternative forms of energy. Solar,...

"Geothermal" comes from the Greek words geo (earth) and therme (heat). Geothermal heat is the enormous energy enclosed in the earth's core that can be utilized to generate electricity or heat....

A starting point to figure the cost of building a new home is $100 per square foot. This does not include the price of the land. In order to figure the actual cost per square foot, a homeowner...

In order to pump oil, several geological elements must fall into place, including the right rocks, a well-formed reservoir and a trap. A trap keeps the oil from leaking away. Geologists study...

With the rise in concern about the environment in general since the 1960s, and the growing concerns about global warming over the past 20 years, governments, businesses and individuals all look...

Coastal erosion is a global problem. On the Alaskan coast, it amounts to 45 feet per year. However, there are measures that can prevent erosion.

Selling your student tickets all at once can be overwhelming, but rewarding. Decide a price, but be willing to negotiate. Then advertise, any way you can think of that doesn't cost money. Finally,...

Failure to recognize the impact that humans have on the environment has made our coastal areas vulnerable. Rather than heed the coastal warning signs, we allow the damage to continue, setting the...

Do you feel like your getting under paid and that its time for you to get a raise? Well don't just go to your boss and ask for one, be prepared and have confidence and you will more likely succeed.

Many variables will dictate how much electricity, and therefore money, Ohio wind farms will save: the price of alternative electricity generation, the cost of wind generation, the amount of wind...

Petroleum engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the development and exploitation of natural gas and crude oil fields. The field began in the 1890s in California with mining...

Hazardous waste is any substance that is deemed a threat to the public or the environment. The United States environmental laws describe hazardous waste as any type of waste that has the...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recognizes floods as the most common natural disaster. Billions of federal monies are spent in preparation and recovery from floods, averaging more...

A conservation plan answers a question and fills a knowledge gap. It begins with a problem that must be solved. Examples include how to manage a deer herd, how to increase the population of an...

A growing environmental concern in many areas of the world, including the American Southwest, is a lack of water. Some communities are beginning to use reclaimed water for certain needs, such as...

The Smart Pen is built with either a 1GB or 2GB flash memory capability. It also comes with stereo microphones placed on each side of the built-in Organic LED screen. The top of the pen holds...

Many of the products we use every day are made of plastic. Food packaging, automobile components and grocery carts are just a few of the thousands of uses for plastic. Since its introduction in...

Decorating an office can be tricky. You want to bring some character and personality to your office or cubicle, but you want to do it tastefully. Decorating options include pictures, lamps, plants...

Many laws are designed to protect consumers. One of those provisions is the mortgage rescission period, which is part of the the Truth in Lending Act. The rescission period gives consumers a...

Alternative fuels will be used to run cars and produce energy for homes and businesses. Our reliance on petroleum products has been the impetus for encouraging new sources of fuels and to reduce...

Oil spills are one of the biggest sources of water pollution. Although most people may conjure up images of the Exxon-Valdez when they hear the term, the reality is most oil dumped into the ocean...

Unlike lakes and ponds, rivers are open systems, where frequent water exchange occurs. Despite this fact, the organisms that depend on rivers require some equilibrium. Various indicators give a...

Do you think your employees are lacking the motivation to do their job efficiently? With the economy in a downturn, overall morale is at an all-time low and it’s not surprising that motivation is...

While there have always been fluctuations in the Earth's temperature and atmospheric conditions, climate data from the last 100 years suggest that global warming is currently occurring at an...

Pollutants are toxins that have been released into the environment either accidentally or intentionally. Immediate effects are often observed at the site, such as plant die-off from fuel spills....

Hydrogen cars have not yet gained popularity in spite of being cleaner and greener alternative to cars powered by fossil fuels. One of the reasons for the lack of enthusiasm is the risk associated...

Hydrogen is a secondary source of energy. It stores and carries energy produced from other resources (fossil fuels, water and biomass). By using pure hydrogen to power fuel cell vehicles,...

Renewable sources of energy are just starting to reach a point of sophistication that allows us to to take advantage of their benefits, and knowing the difference between myth and fact is more...

The reasons for preventing pollution through the spread of toxic waste range from environmental impacts to human health concerns to loss of aesthetic value. Toxic waste often introduces...

A pollutant is broadly defined as any substance that fouls a resource. Human activities have produced pollutants of a toxic nature, leaving ecosystems few mechanisms to cope and recover. It is...

The importance of recycling has been drilled into our psyche, making nearly everyone conscious of how harmful waste is to the environment. We've come a long way from elementary school paper drives...

The term "triple bottom line" was first used in business literature by consultant John Elkington in his 1998 book "Cannibals with Forks: The Triple Bottom Line of 21st Century Business." The term...

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Government agencies provide grants to support or stimulate public projects. Grants for tourism-related activities are typically categorized under historical, cultural or environmental preservation...

A departmental report generally describes the achievements of goals and objectives for the reporting period. This can be an account of financial details, production results, proposals and...

Acid rain made headlines during the 1980s and 1990s when large tracts of forest lands started dying off in the northeastern United States and Canada. Similar conditions were noted in Scandinavia....