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British Petroleum’s (BP) “top kill” operation has been underway for three days. According to officials yesterday, the operation had at least made some progress in stopping the leak. However, the meaning of “progress” regarding this operation has changed, and it seems that it’s not making as much headway as we all might have thought.Today BP [...]
Yesterday British Petroleum (BP) put the “top kill” operation into effect to stop the underwater well from leaking oil. This method was given a 60 to 70 percent chance of working, so how effective has it been? Was it the solution we have all been waiting for?According to the Coast Guard, the “top kill” operation [...]
The Le Petit Paradis Preschool in New York City is an eco-friendly example that you can follow if you’re trying to make your home or even local school more environmentally sustainable. Whether you’re willing to change one to three things or go all out, the world definitely needs everyone to reduce their pollution in some [...]
The oil from the Deepwater Horizon rig is coating the beaches of Louisiana, and the thick oil has affected Alabama and countless animals. Many birds are covered in the oil, which is making it impossible for them to fly long distances. Also, there were reports about some dolphins that were found dead. Although the cause [...]
Having a garden in your backyard is an eco-friendly way to spend your time and also provide local wildlife with some natural resources. So if you’re interested in transforming your yard into a natural wonderland where you can take in some green splendor, it’s time to start planning. Even if you want to do this [...]
What is your idea of retirement when you’re a senior? Maybe you imagine a condo near white beaches and palm trees in Florida or a quieter place somewhere in the mountains or desert. Now how are you going to afford living in such a posh environment? And another question: how are you going to do [...]
Last week The New York Times published an article about the toxic oil-dispersing chemicals that British Petroleum (BP) is using to break up the oil spill. While this method is successful, BP was using one of the most toxic dispersants on the market. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has asked BP to start implementing [...]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded car2go with the 2010 EPA Clean Air Excellence Award in the Transportation Efficiency Innovations category. This prestigious award is quite an achievement for this Austin, Texas based company, and it does have a unique and innovative take on public transportation, which makes the award well deserved.Public transportation might not [...]
Every life must end, and it can difficult to deal with the loss. In order to cope with the pain, some people find solace in family, friends, work, religion, etc. Traditional ways of dealing with the loss include wakes and funerals, but there is always more healing to be done afterwards. Whether you want to [...]
While British Petroleum (BP) works on plugging the oil leak, thousands of gallons of oil will continue to seep into the ocean. From the day that the rig sank to the present, it’s hard to fathom, let alone envision, how much oil has been spewing into the sea. When it comes to larger volumes, it’s [...]