Archive for January, 2010

How much pollution can water take before it becomes unsafe?

I Have A Science Fair Project coming up and i have never done a science fair project so this would really help. My question is How much pollution can water take before it becomes unsafe? I do not have a hypothesis yet or the data =[
when heads of buffalo stop and take a break on [...]

any articles or info. sources about Water/environmental problems in developing countries?

The U.S. and other developed countries went down the wrong path for environmental sustainability. now it is even harder for developing countries to take advice from developed countries because they want the same comfortable instant gratification items that the U.S. has. They call us hipocrites for telling them not to do what we have done. [...]

Alternative Energy Questions…?

What are some issues facing alternative energy, effects on the environment (positive/negative), sustainability, stakeholders…
This is not homework, i am doing research, and ive already found some, but i need more. If you find that info on a website, please include the website. Thank you very much for your help.
Its been 20 years since we first [...]

For a class project, I would like to know what the idea of sustainability means to different people?

What do you do that is sustainable? When you hear the word sustainable what do you think of?
I strive to live a more sustainable life, so to me it means doing things in a way that if others do the same we can continue to do in infinitely without running out of resources.

How much water should I drink while taking two Prilosec OTC pills daily in the morning?

My doctor told me to take two Prilosec every morning (twice the regular dose) for gastritis. The Prilosec box says to take with "plenty of water", and that’s for one pill. How much water should I take them with for maximum absorption and effectiveness?
I currently take it with about 4/5 of a standard bottle of [...]

What are the common sources of ground water pollution…….?

What are the common sources of ground water pollution and how do they enter the aquifers?
Saltwater encroachment associated with over drafting of aquifers or natural leaching from natural occurring deposits are natural sources of groundwater pollution. Most concern over groundwater contamination has centered on pollution associated with human activities. Human groundwater contamination can be related [...]

united nations Problems with environmental sustainability?

what are problems associated with the process of sustaining the environment? for example, things like deforestation, insufficient money
Its the cost of buying alternative environmentally friendly products. The government really ought to help out more. They are still lurking on the first step ie. creating awareness

United Nations and Environmental Sustainability?

I need help on this template for a paper.
"What should the United Nations do to promote the principles of sustainable development into country programs and policies, in addition to the further reverse the loss of environmental resources?"
Create green energy jobs and reward green businesses that start up in the energy industry sector.

Our hot water went out. How do i find out if our water heater is still good or if something else is to blame?

The water heater appears (visually) fine, it’s not leaking or anything, what steps can i take to check to see if it’s still functional. What can i replace on it? Is the water heater the only culprit or can something else be the problem. We are going old school having to boil water on the [...]