Business & Society

Perhaps President Theodore Roosevelt said it best: "Leave it as it is. You cannot improve it. The ages have been at work on it, and man can only mar it." Roosevelt, through creation of the...

Ironically, technology can often solve the environmental problems caused by technology. During the last 100 years, the Earth's surface temperature has risen 1.2 to 1.4 degrees, according to data...

Statistical analysis of water quality provides timely information for regulatory agencies and resource managers that helps in assessing safety for recreational activities such as swimming. It also...

Sea water has high levels of salt and minerals, too high for human consumption. By using the principles of water evaporation and vapor condensation, you can pull pure water vapor from sea water...

How you can stay safe befor and after 2012

Federal and state regulations combine to create regulations for commercial biodiesel production. As a result, you should carefully research the following regulations for your geographic area.

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

Environmental safety evaluates risks to human health in natural and artificial settings. Human health may be helped if environmental professionals study the effects of various elements in each...

The term biome was coined by Victor Shelford as scientists attempted to develop a way to classify plants and animals into a single system. A biome is natural unit that uses plant species...

Drinking water in the U.S. is safe. The U.S. has some of the safest drinking water in the world. That is not to say there are not issues. Safe drinking water depends on external factors, far...

Effects of pollution can be short or long term, the severity dependent upon the concentration and period of exposure. Short term effects from air pollution range from minor respiratory irritations...

Water pollution is a serious threat impacting over 40 percent of U.S. rivers and 46 percent of lakes, according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency figures. Whether direct or indirect,...

Many people perceive greenhouse gases negatively because of their connection to global warming. Yet if it weren't for the greenhouse effect, life on Earth might not be possible. The greenhouse...

The word "Kangen" is derived from the Japanese language and means "return to the original." Kangen water is processed to its most natural state and has many health benefits.

Water is essential to our health, well being and life. Our bodies need and demand water. Researchers have found that drinking the right amount of water can help us have more energy, control our...

Plastic water bottles are a lightweight and convenient way to carry water with you while you are at work, running errands, exercising at the gym or doing any other every day activities....

Solar energy is at the root of almost all our energy. Besides the obvious energy that the sun's radiation creates, it is responsible for the vegetation that created our oil and gas supplies. It is...

Disposable plastic bottles (polyethylene terephthalate--PET) used for soft drinks and water, and molded-type plastic bottles (high-density polyethylene--HDPE) used for milk, detergents and motor...

Water is a finite resource on Earth. The rain cycle--powered by the energy of the sun--distributes water to the different areas of the planet. You might have experienced a drought near you and...

While many of us are instituting greener practices at home, the workplace is sometimes overlooked. However, there are dozens of ways you and your company can "go green". Here are a few...

Global oil use is on the rise, even as scientists warn of depleting fossil fuel resources and an ever-growing greenhouse effect from burning these products. According to "The Homeowner's Guide to...

California is an abundant source of natural resources. A vast state, its many climates offer a variety of sources of food, energy and shelter which make California a friendly climate in which to...

As the threat of depletion looms closer, fossil fuels continually become more expensive. Fossil fuel use remains a threat to the Earth's environment. Scientists theorize that the pollution creates...

The sun is the leading source of energy on Earth. The amount of solar energy we receive every minute is greater than the amount of energy from the fossil fuels the world uses in a year, according...

What began in 1966 under a pear tree in the family garden, has blossomed into a business success story known as "Brita." The Brita water filtration system is the brainchild of Heinz Hankammer of...

Most desalinators work by reverse osmosis. Osmosis is the tendency of pure water to move through a semi-permeable membrane such as a cell wall into impure water because of pressure differentials....

Ozone is a molecule that consists of three oxygen atoms. It's much less stable than diatomic oxygen (O2), since ozone has a net negative charge. Ozone is highly reactive and is an atmospheric...

Have you ever wondered how water that falls as rain or comes from the ground is purified and delivered to your home or business? In the United States, it all happens at the tens of thousands of...

Water is one of our most precious, yet limited, resources. When you consider how much water is used on a daily basis in homes and businesses, conserving water becomes much more meaningful in order...

While seawater won't make anyone sick in small amounts, too much seawater can cause dehydration. Though the high salt content prevents seawater from being used in the same way that freshwater is...

Although the Internet has begun to provide readers with an abundance of news online, there are still a great deal of people who prefer to read their news the old fashioned way: printed upon...

Athletes have utilized plastic water bottles to hold liquids packed with vitamins and minerals for years. In the 1990s public speakers, office workers and other citizens began using water bottles...

Flip a light switch in Las Vegas or Los Angeles, and there is a chance that some of that power was generated at Hoover Dam, the Depression-era behemoth on the Nevada-Arizona line that, at one...

Water is an indispensable resource. It also has the potential to transport pollution throughout broad areas during the course of its natural, continuous cycle. Water is constantly rising through...

The oil industry has profound environmental effects from all phases of the oil recovery process. From exploration to drilling to transport to end user consumption, oil pollutes the air, land and...

When bare ground is exposed during construction or other activities, the soil is prone to erosion when it rains. The erosion can have severe impacts on waterways and wetlands, creating muddy water...

Understanding reverse osmosis requires first understanding osmosis. And understanding osmosis requires understanding diffusion. These concepts are not as daunting as they might seem and once...

Coagulation water treatment uses chemical processes to prepare water for human use or to return it to the environment. Through coagulation, water treatment plants can remove the waste particles in...

PVC (polyvinyl chloride) pipes are in widespread use in a number of industries, ranging from residential plumbing to complex water treatment systems. Because of the material properties of PVC...

How is it that concrete, a rock-solid building material, can be embraced as environmentally friendly? Thanks to developments in the concrete business over the last 30 years, concrete can now be...

97% of all the water on the planet is salt water, and it is unsuitable for municipal or industrial use. In regions where fresh water is currently scarce--or where it could be in the...

Desalination processes seawater to remove salt and dissolved minerals in order to allow the water to be used as fresh water. The main process used to desalinate seawater is reverse osmosis, an...

Tanks that use water and air under pressure are referred to as a hydropneumatic tanks, or pressure tanks. Compressed air is used in these tanks as a buffer or cushion that allows a surge-free...

Those who live in hard-water areas usually purchase water conditioners and install them in order to enjoy soft water in their homes. Soft water in comparison to hard water contains less calcium...

Multi-stage flash distillation utilizes vacuum technology (also called vacuum distillation) to boil water. The purpose is to boil water with the minimal expenditure of energy. In using vacuum...

Desalination is any number of processes that remove salt (and sometimes other minerals) from water, creating both potable water and, sometimes, usable salt. Desalination is likely to become...