Archive for November, 2009

Can you think an idea to enhance environmental sustainability at a college?

well it depends on whether we are talking about building a new college or just updating an old one.
If you are building a new building then there are all sorts of designs that conserve energy by optimizing heating and cooling, or window placement and insulation. there are also different energy sources you can use like [...]

Is environmental studies a good idea?

Either environmental sustainability or protection?
Is there good money in this, and good career options?
No. Generally "Environmental Studies" is regarded as close to tree hugging. Suspect, unprofessional.

Environment Sustainability Issue?

Extinction is a huge threat to many species, and this is often due to poaching. For science class I have to think of a creative and smart solution to this problem. Any help?
The solution must be
S pecific
M easurable
A chievable
R elevant
T imely
Poaching? Let’s talk about something more immediate.
Encouraging people to eat low on the food [...]

Why is sustainability the fastest growing movement on the college campuses?

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Thanks Chinabli, sometimes we forget our children are our greatest resource
Tuition costs are getting out of reach.
I met a guy from Bulgaria. Anyone, at anytime can go to college for free, with the exception of [...]

how much water should i drink if im trying to get rid of water retention by tomorrow afternoon?

Got water retention from easter, but tomorrow at 4:30 i have a psychiatrist appointment and want to be my normal weight if possible, not bloated with like 6 pounds of water retention.
Last night i drank 4 cups of water. This morning i drank another 4, and plan to drink 12 more over the course [...]

What is the difference between distilled water and BOILED water?

I’ve found enough information between the differences of distilled and spring water, but not between distilled and boiled water. Im wondering if there’s a difference between using either distilled or boiled water for mixing formula for my newborn. A lot of the answers here talk about not using distilled, but to use spring [...]

What causes such changes in water quality in a salt water reef tank?

Especially in a ten gallon tank. I’m a veteran in fresh water fish tanks. I would like to have a ten gallon reef tank only and would greatly appreciate any additional infomation.
you should do %25 water changes every 3 days to maintain water quality in that small tank.

What is the Canadian Government doing to protect its lakes/rivers and oceans from water pollution?

I have the Action Plan for Clean Water already from the Environmental Canada website. Can anyone give me more information about what they are doing? I’m writing an essay about water pollution.
Also, what other factors do industries have to not get rid of chemicals properly other than the cost?
Thank you : )
the links helped [...]

How much water for my garden?

I always water my garden around 5 in the afternoon. It’s summer time and soils are really dry that they crack. How much water should I leave? I have red palms, palm tree, cactus and others.. I only stop watering when I see initial flooding.. since soil absorbs them, within minutes it’s all gone. But [...]

What is a good project idea on water quality?

We are to make a project of some significance to water quality, in which we have to describe the cause and effects of the issue. We must also have a topic that allows students to do something to fix/resolve this issue. Any good ideas people? Best idea gets 5stars!
It is a research project, not an [...]