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The first of the worlds biggest polluters is the paper industry. The paper industry is the third-largest polluter in the Americas. This industry produces massive amounts of pollution through the chemicals, such as bleach, that are used to create and...
The shots in Home documentary are absolutely stunning and will leave you breathless. Slowly moving scenes from far away illuminate the grandeur of our home planet. The poetic narration will sweep you away from your everyday life and immerse you...
As awareness of environmental issues continues to gain in mainstream popularity, many businesses are faced with the challenge of appearing green or eco-friendly. The pressure for a large company to appear like it “cares” about the environment can be overwhelming...
The BP Gulf Oil Spill Crisis is one of the most destructive man made environmental disasters ever. Eleven lives were lost in the initial oil rig explosion. BP has now taken its place next to the Enron’s and...
Coal is a fossil fuel that's burned to generate electricity and heat, or liquefied to produce gas and diesel fuel. Coal begins as plant matter that's trapped underground for centuries, and over time becomes petrified due to lack of exposure...
The construction of dams and other hydraulic structures is one of the oldest branches of engineering. Human civilization started around rivers, and as we have spread and advanced across the globe tens of thousands of dams and reservoirs have been...
Green travel has grown in popularity for a number of reasons. First, it’s lots of fun – you see new places and experience new things. Second, you get to do something good for the environment through volunteering. Finally, it provides...
The global community is working together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by researching and developing alternative energy sources that are renewable, sustainable, and less harmful to the environment. Geothermal energy is at the forefront of renewable energy sources, alongside solar,
If you are interested in starting or developing your green business, you'll need a some funds to invest in your vision. As a green business you provide more just a product; you are contributing to a more sustainable world and...
Asking "how does cap and trade work?" allows you to learn more about becoming a company responsible for waste and pollution. In general, the cap and trade system works by putting a cap on the total amount of pollution produced...
No list of environmental documentaries would be complete without mentioning An Inconvenient Truth, the film that ended the global warming debate. In this provocative explanation of the process and dangers of climate change, Al Gore paved the way for other...
It seems that green is most decidedly the new black. Eco-consciousness has permeated American culture, and a slew of eco-friendly businesses have cropped up in its wake. With American consumers embracing eco-friendly products at a faster rate than ever, now...