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Cocaine Linked to Indirect Deforestation in Columbian Rain Forests
Cocaine is not only destroying lives these days since it is taken in the form of a drug but it is also a large reason why indirect deforestation takes place in the Columbian rain forests, and the reason they have attributed this to be related to coca farming. According to researchers, having a coca plantation takes a lot out of the surrounding forests, and since only very little of the still-in-demand... [Read more]
Battery Recycling
Americans purchase nearly 3 billion batteries a year. Improper disposal of batteries is an environmental hazard. Batteries contain strong corrosive acids and heavy metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and nickel. If burned, some of these metals are released into the air, polluting lakes and streams. Improper battery disposal makes landfills more hazardous, as these heavy metals leak from waste. Recycling... [Read more]
Thai tech pioneer presents breakthrough in recycling
A technology pioneer in Thailand who found his own scientific research firm has discovered a way to convert waste into wealth—by converting laminated paper to reusable plastic. He demonstrates his invention by dropping a small laminated piece of paper into a jar that contains some cloudy liquid. In a few minutes, he holds up the paper under flowing tap water to help wash down paper pulp, revealing... [Read more]
Fresh Water Lakes Burning because of Global Warming
Lake Baikal in Russia and Lake Tanganyika in Africa are showing signs of transformation. Scientists have determined depleting levels of oxygen and in effect food chain deterioration and are seriously linking the phenomenon to global warming, and are now looking into the same effect in other freshwater bodies. In a span of twenty five years, the lakes of the world have revealed a steady increase in... [Read more]
Grassroots Environmental Movement Begins $5,000 Contest
New grass roots movements are launched everyday around America and other nations across the world, encouraging citizens to stand up for something they believe in. These movements can be anything from something small-scale and simple, such as promoting public safety in the local neighborhood, or to something much wider in scope, such as an entire national political movement. A movement known as Paper... [Read more]
Environment panel split on Posco clearances
NEW DELHI: In a 3:1 split opinion, an Environment Ministry panel has disagreed on whether or not to scrap all environment and forest clearances for South Korean giant Posco’s Rs. 51,000-crore integrated steel project in Orissa. Read more here: Environment panel split on Posco clearances Read More →
Environment Agency crack down on illegal waste operators
Two illegal waste carriers have been caught transporting rubbish following two joint investigations between the Environment Agency, Avon and Somerset and Dorset police. Read the original post: Environment Agency crack down on illegal waste operators Read More →
‘Congenial environment for peace talks yet to be created’
Guwahati, Oct 13: Jailed chairman of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Arabinda Rajkhowa said here Wednesday that a congenial environment for beginning formal peace talks with the government was yet to be created. See more here: ‘Congenial environment for peace talks yet to be created’ Read More →
The New Recycling of Electronic Waste
The tech boom has brought a lot of additional benefits to modern human society, not the least of which being less paper generated to fill up landfills. However, the new use of computers and laptops has created a new type of waste. The new waste that is being created when people trade out their old computers, is dubbed ‘e-waste’, due to its electronic nature, and it is also generating problems... [Read more]
BP has options
The oil spill in the gulf has been an example in mismanagement and misinformation. The media and public backlash that BP has suffered is completely justified in this light. But now the company seems to be getting its act together. The company recently managed to temporarily plug the hole in the Gulf and has been working on a permanent solution to the problem. In fact BP started work on the solution... [Read more]