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War takes its toll on the body, and more on the spirit. That’s why rehabilitation of returning soldiers is an activity that needs to be stressed upon. America is fighting wars on many fronts. The concern on war trauma is also quite high in the country. But now one our oldest profession is becoming a [...]
Thank God, innovators and inventors are working on water scarcity problems. Radical changes in the way we use and reuse water will tell when the water crisis reaches a tipping point. Pieter Hoff’s invention could be a life saver in areas prone to drought and severe water crises. The invention in simple in itself, and [...]
Tall buildings in New York don’t attract that much attention. But when the second tallest building in New York gets the highest possible green rating, it does set a tall example. The 54-story commercial high-rise houses The Bank of America.
The landmark which will get it more attention for at least a little while is [...]
You next visit to Starbucks for some coffee could be a greener experience. The iconic coffee franchisee major is turning green. The turning over the green leaf is part of their Starbucks Shared Planet Initiative. Starbucks Shared Planet is a group policy that’s about commitment to do business responsibly and impact the community they serve. [...]
While some parts of the world are still trying to change over to CFL bulbs, the next generation is on the doorstep. LED promises much more than CFL. In a latest breakthrough, Phillips has displayed a LED bulb which could replace the traditional 60 watt incandescent bulb, the mainstay of many households. The new LED [...]
An arduous exploration to the North Pole ended with success for a group of Arctic. The explorers were part of a mission to drill a hole in the ice cap and take samples of water. The samples will be used to study the impacts of climate change.
This was the second attempt for the group [...]
Isn’t it amazing that the internal combustion engine has hardly seen a major innovation since Nikolaus Otto and Gottlieb Daimler developed the design in the 1870s and 1880s? Theoretically and functionally it has stayed the same. The only thing that has evolved seems to be the way a car looks.
Now, two brothers, Levi Tillemann-Dick [...]
It was the biggest piece of news that thrust the world into the global warming and pollution debate. Discovery of the depletion of the ozone layer was a watershed moment in the ecological timeline of our world.
Ozone became synonymous with pollution and chemicals like CFCs (Chloro Fluro Carbons) which used to be staple chemical [...]
A National Geographic article on the global water crisis refocuses attention on the depleting supplies of underground water. Some of the world’s driest regions are located in the Middle East and Africa. These are also some of the oldest inhabited lands of the world. For centuries, these countries have relied on underground water, deep stored [...]
If you are concerned about your body, you should be concerned about the health of the planet too. That’s the message a lot of new age gyms are giving out. Now, it’s not only about eco-consciousness, but modern gym owners are realizing that green practices can boost their profits too.
One reason can be attributed to [...]