Dangerous coastal development is exacerbated by rising ocean levels related to a warming planet. A disturbing trend in developing countries is the increase in population growth in areas prone to disastrous flooding. According to a United Nations study, the increasing frequency and intensity of storms poses a higher risk of property destruction and loss of […]
Category Archives: Environment, Safety, Health
Articles about events and new stories focused on environmental issues impacting sustainability, safety, and health. Environmental stewardship refers to responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices.
Africa Region requesting the global lighting industry to support an amendment to mercury-lamp phase-out plans. In 2021, Roger Baro wrote to LEDs Magazine highlighting the significance of phasing out fluorescent lights that contain mercury through the Minamata Convention on Mercury C0P4 on behalf of the African region. The governments are working to phase out the […]
Best emergency flashlight is an audacious claim. What exactly are the capabilities of a flashlight that deserves top billing recognition? What product attributes must be met that allows a flashlight to be recognized as the gold standard? Flashlight Attributes to Consider Attributes for defining the best emergency flashlight are light output, impact resistant housing and […]
Renewable Energy Implementation Goes Beyond Power Generation and Global Warming Power generation around the planet is being converted to renewable energy sources. Electrical energy is a critical element to our daily lives and dependence upon a reliable power grid is increasingly important. There are a variety of ways in which electricity is generated including the […]
Earth’s rapidly changing environment impacts everybody regardless of location. Environmental stewardship education includes youth and adult students alike. With increasing evidence of negative human impact on the environment which includes rising oceans, destructive severe weather, loss of wildlife habitat and extinction of large numbers of animal and plant species, its critical ecological awareness is taught […]
Flexible feature handheld lighting. An assortment of use capabilities for work, safety, and fun activities. Sometimes you need a flashlight that provides a range of capabilities, a proverbial Swiss army knife of handheld lights. Fuji Enviromax Flashlight Models 127, 128, and 132 comprise their Best Flashlight Versatile Use line up. Individual models are less than […]
Disaster can strike at any time. Always at the ready, first responders leap into action the second duty calls and they need tools that they can trust won’t fail them. When time is of the essence, reliable lighting can mean the difference between life or death.
Sustainable behavior is key to reversing the effects of “our” planet’s environmental degradation. Every day the media reminds us of the rapidly changing environment and its negative impact on fauna and flora alike. Most citizens and businesses recognize the imperative to change our practices of land development, fossil fuel use, non-stop manufacturing, and excessive consumption […]
Upcycling Used Plastics to Create Nanotubes and Clean Fuel Upcycling used plastics is a revolutionary technology developed to reduce plastic and agricultural organic waste. Through a two-step process these waste streams are blended to produce high-value products including carbon nanotubes and clean liquid fuel. Organic waste can be any plant-based biomass product from agricultural operations, food […]
Solar energy is fulfilling the need for a “greener” and cleaner source of electricity. According to “The Solar Futures” study completed by the Department of Energy, by the year 2035, solar power can potentially supply 40% of United States electricity demands.