December 2012 Doomsday – 4 Top Reasons Why 21/12/2012 Is The Most Important Date In Mankind’s History
If there is one day that the entire mankind is eagerly waiting for, then it has to be 21st December 2012. If there is something that many of the major religions have in common then it must be on December 2012 Doomsday predictions. Almost every major religious text has got references to this …
Experience The Glacier
Every real outdoor lover dreams of going on a cruise to the ice glaciers. Traveling on a glacier brings forth a special feeling and fulfillment that no other expedition can. Glaciers offer a majestic view of mountains which are filled with snow and wildlife. Wildlife on the glaciers is very different from …
Future World-Wide Water Shortages
“Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink” is a well-worn paraphrase from a Coleridge poem, but it bears repeating. In fact, it may soon feature in headlines around the globe as news stories about dwindling fresh water supplies are becoming all too common. Crowded cities face critical shortages due to high …
Teen Smoking: Educating Your Teens On The Dangers Of Smoking
Teens are unaware of the dangers of smoking because they see their elders happily puffing away. Peer pressure is another culprit that leads young people to smoke, but in some cases, smoking is an act of defiance or simply the result of curiosity. If you suspect your teen is into smoking and if …
An Introduction to DIY Solar Power
Wind and solar power and other environmentally friendly energy options offer a real alternative that can provide money savings whilst protecting the environment. The recent attention on global warming and current recession have led to a dramatic increase in the demand for solar power, however buying a solar power system from a commercial supplier …
Carbon Offsets: Off or On Target?
As global warming finally seeps into the public consciousness, carbon offsets are fast becoming the next hot new thing (no pun intended). People love them because they let you buy your way out of your carbon impacts. Write a check and erase your guilt. And I’ve always been a little troubled by …
Think Green, Act Green
Eco-friendly products and practices are not only the need of the hour, they are also a major part of life today. With the environment groaning under the weight of problems like pollution, global warming, deforestation and more, it has become essential that everyone do their best to save the earth from further destruction. …
Maldives: The Lowest Lying Country in The World
Interesting facts about the smallest country in the largest continent. # More commonly known as Maldives or Maldive Islands, the Republic of Maldives is an island country made up of 26 atolls covering a territory with 1,192 islets scattered across the equator in the Indian Ocean. Only 198 islands are inhabited by its 300,000 …
ENCOURAGING THE FUTURE WITH GREEN BUILDING
ENCOURAGING THE FUTURE WITH GREEN BUILDING By Kaushik K. Shandilya Legionnaires’ outbreak incidents were regularly reported from a 1976 Philadelphia convention at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel and the Croatia Hotel. The source of the bacteria was contaminated water used to cool the air in the hotel’s air conditioning system. Moreover, people dream …
Coating Technology Reduces Fuel Consumption
The global community is increasingly becoming aware of the seriousness of the threat of global warming. In response to this, different industries are taking steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Another issue that the community faces is the fact that non-renewable sources of energy will some day run out. …