Oct 3 2007
Can a house that feels totally glamorous and inviting be decorated in an eco-friendly way? The answer is yes! The new concept today is eco-decor which means decorating responsibly in an environment - friendly way without sacrificing taste or...
Oct 3 2007
Sino-Italian Ecological and Energy-Efficient Building at Tsinghua University in Beijing is regarded as a platform to develop the bilateral long-term cooperation in the environment and energy fields. The building is also a model showcase for signifying...
Oct 1 2007
Internet is emerging as a resource drainer. Equipment powering the internet accounts for 9.4 percent of electricity demand in the U.S., and 5.3 percent of global demand, according to research by David Sarokin at Uclue. Worldwide, that’s 868...
Oct 1 2007
There is an alarming increase in obesity in America, especially among children. Experts estimate that 15 percent of kids are overweight and another 15 percent are at risk of becoming overweight. And two thirds of these overweight kids will become...
Sep 28 2007
In a shocking finding it has been revealed that a renewable energy source designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is contributing more to global warming than fossil fuels. Alternative fuels derived from rapeseed currently used in Europe could...
Sep 25 2007
Greenhouse gases or HCFCs are used in air conditioning, refrigeration, fire-fighting foam and hairsprays. These gases raise the Earth’s temperature and lead to the thinning of the ozone layer. Ozone filters ultraviolet radiation, which is...
Sep 24 2007
Ocean acidification caused by increasing carbon dioxide into the environment is threatening sea life.CO2 from the atmosphere dissolves in the ocean, and makes it acid. The dissolved CO2 reacts with the seawater to form carbonic acid (H2CO3),...
Sep 24 2007
One of the most common sights we see these days, is that of people with their mobile phones next to their ears. A boon for better communication, cell phone usage nonetheless has many health hazards. Researchers say that long-time mobile phone users who...
Sep 19 2007
The US has expressed concern over illicit drug market in India. It has identified India as one of the 20 major hubs for illegal drug trafficking. Significant amounts of Opium poppy produced for legitimate pharmaceutical purposes get diverted to...
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Sep 19 2007
Statistics say that apart from the youths, another age group that is particularly vulnerable to suicide is the people in the age bracket of 65 years and above. The overall U.S. suicide rate is 11 per 100,000 people. But for those 65 and older, that...