Category Archives: Enviromental News

Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health, Recreation

Campfire Management. Containment and Fire Control is of the Utmost Importance.

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Campfire management. Group staying warm around a controlled campfire.
13
Sep

Campfire management ensures your hot toasty campfire is an enjoyable experience, especially in the cooler months of spring and fall and for hearty campers, winter. Ensuring your campfire is safely contained and controlled is of utmost importance, especially in locations with dry conditions where a wind driven ember can ignite grass, brush, or forest surroundings. […]

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Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health, Handheld LED Lighting

Hurricane Ernesto – Prepare for an Active Storm Season

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Hurricane Ernesto leaves down powerlines
29
Aug

As Hurricane Ernesto churned towards Bermuda, it became clear that this year’s hurricane season is off to an unusually early and intense start. Ernesto’s development into a Category 2 storm arrived weeks ahead of schedule, signaling the potential for a particularly dangerous season. A Stormy Start to the Season In an average year, the third […]

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Enviromental News, Off Grid, STEM Education

Solar Film Technology: A Breakthrough in Clean Energy Flexibility

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Solar Film Technology
19
Aug

Thin-film solar panels are revolutionizing the way we harness solar energy. Unlike traditional bulky solar panels, these panels are incredibly thin and flexible, making them suitable for various applications beyond rooftops. Traditional solar panels use silicon as their main material, while solar film technology utilizes lightweight layers of photovoltaic materials. These layers can be over […]

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Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health

Plastic Pollution Treaty. Solutions to Addressing the Plastic Scourge.

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plastic pollution
01
Aug

Plastic pollution is a severe and growing problem. Each year, 20 million metric tons of plastic enter the environment. This plastic is found everywhere, from Mount Everest to the Mariana Trench, and even within the human body. With plastic production expected to triple by 2060, the urgency of addressing this issue has never been more […]

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Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health, Uncategorized

Extracting Rare Earth Elements from Old Coal Mining Operations

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rare earth elements 1
23
Jul

Researchers from West Virginia University are investigating techniques for extracting rare earth elements from old coal mines. Contaminated ground water and coal mining overburden laced with rare earth minerals holds the potential to enhance the nation’s energy and product manufacturing future. Valuable Elements from Coal Mine Groundwater Instead of mining coal, researchers are repurposing mine […]

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Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health, Recreation

Paris Sustainable Olympics: Striving for Gold in Carbon Footprint Reduction

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Paris Sustainable Olympics 1
10
Jul

The Paris Sustainable Olympics team aims to cut their overall carbon footprint in half compared to the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Games. This goal extends to events not held in Paris; for that matter not held in Europe. In fact, the Olympic surfing events takes place in Tahiti. This remote location creates the challenge […]

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Enviromental News, STEM Education

STEM Education in Rural Communities: Embracing the Future

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STEM Education in Rural Communities 1
10
Jul

A bridge spans the north-flowing St. Johns River in the heart of Putnam County, Florida. The Putnam County School District (PCSD) serves 10,000 students across 13 schools in this northeastern Florida region. As a 100% Title I district, PCSD faces significant challenges due to the economic struggles of many students’ families. However, like many small, […]

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Enviromental News, Handheld LED Lighting, Off Grid

Solar Roof Advantages: Energy Security, Lower Bills, and a Cooler Planet

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Solar Roof Advantages
01
Jul

Solar roofs capture sunlight to produce electricity which in turn provides a wide range of benefits including facility cost savings, improved building operating efficiency, and increased property values. Above all, solar roof installations results in reducing the environmental impact from fossil fuels. Solar roofs convert sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic (PV) cells. This renewable energy […]

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Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health

American Climate Corps – Promoting Youth Employment in Green Industries

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American Climate Corps Youth planting trees to improve the environment
25
Jun

An updated version of the CCC is coming, the American Climate Corps. In the coming weeks, 9,000 people will start working to restore landscapes, install solar panels, and take other steps to help the country move toward a cleaner, greener future. The first group of these workers joined the American Climate Corps in a virtual […]

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Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health, Handheld LED Lighting

The Cascadia Subduction Zone: A Major Earthquake Threat

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Cascadia Subduction Zone
19
Jun

Researchers have gained the clearest picture yet of the Cascadia Subduction Zone. A fault off the Pacific NW coast that threatens British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Northern California with powerful earthquakes and tsunamis. The fault stretches from northern Vancouver Island, Canada to Cape Mendocino, California, approximately seven hundred miles in length. Historical Context Scientists have […]

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