Environment Articles
106: Household Lighting Destroys the Night Sky
Although light pollution doesn't generally cause as much alarm as other issues such as the changing climate, there is an outspoken community of stargazers that feel this is an important problem that must be worked on and eventually solved.
107: Sustainable design concepts are here to stay
Have you ever wondered what will happen when the world runs out of resources? There are tons of people on earth and we all continue to use up resources that are not able to be regenerated. Maybe you’ve heard the term “sustainable design”, or maybe yo
108: Green Home Construction is the future
Green home construction is the new age style of construction using concepts that are as old as the hills. The focus of green h
109: Building a green home today
What does it mean when people say that they are building a green home? There are several features that most green homes have include using the sun and land for natural heating and cooling, reduced construction waste, using sustainable resources, and/or using energy efficient appliances and fixtures. There are many ways that these features can be implemented in both building a green home and in updating existing homes.
110: The Basics Of Green Architecture
You would have probably heard a lot about building ‘green’ houses, about using ‘green’ designs to conserve our natural resources and save money. And perhaps you wonder how? To have a clear appreciation we must ask the question how much do our aver
111: 4 Rules of Green Home Design
As a people, our current wasteful lifestyles wont be sustainable for long. This is something we become more aware of as we see its effects. Because of this, green home design is becoming a more and more mainstream part of the housing market. Some exp
112: Sustainable Design – Making it a Reality
Green designs or sustainable designs are often used in place of each other. They are complementary terms and usually cover all aspects of building green. However there is a general confusion in the understanding what sustainable design means. Sust
113: Green House Building – A Plan Forward
The accelerated rate of human development and indiscriminate exploitation of natural resources are forcing dramatic changes on our Planet. Global warming is just one such warning sign that the delicate global ecosystem is very near the ‘tipping’ scal
114: Hanif
"The word hanif (pl. hunafa) is derived from hanf, meaning an inclination in the forepart of the foot or inversion of the foot. A person having this distortion of the foot is called ahnaf. The singular word hanif occurs 10 times in the Koran (2:135, 3:67, 95; 4:125, 6:79, 161; 10:105, 16:120,123, 30:30), and the plural hunafa two times (22:31, 98:5). It occurs once as a synonym of muslim (3:67) and also in juxtaposition with the verb aslama (4:125). The exegetes of the Koran say that hanif in the age of ignorance signified an Arab adhering to the religion of Abraham and that title was also claimed by idolaters who only observed certain rites of that religion, such as pilgrimage to Mecca and circumcision. The verb tahannuf means pure exercise of religion in the pagan period.
115: What is a Carbon Footprint? Why is it important to offset your Carbon Footprint?
Our carbon footprint is the direct effect our actions and lifestyle have on the environment in terms of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. CO2 increases greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. We all contribute to global warming every day.
116: Which Earth Drill Should You Use for Your Project?
Which Earth Drill Should You Use for Your Project? An ideal earth drill has a multiple of user options like lightweight, a unique torque power for sand sucking and a compelling centrifugal grasp.
117: The Next Generation Of Alternative Fuel Cars - Hybrid Cars
The hybrid car, so much has been said about it. Not until now has there been a complete shift and focus on the hybrid's emergence. With gas prices at an all time high, the economic pressure to save dollars is now forcing Americans to look at alternative money saving measures.
118: Cutting Edge Diesel Emissions Control from Honda
With all of the major manufacturers now looking at eco-friendly vehicles, here's the deal from Honda.
119: Environmental Buzz Words - ICF
The environment is on everyone's minds these days, from high energy prices to global warming. But there are many good things that are happening to help combat climate change, one of them is making new houses out of insulated concrete blocks as opposed to the traditional wood framed ones. This article will give you a little information on wood concrete forms.
120: Volvo Embraces Holistic Approach to Environmentally Sound Cars
Volvo is now one of the most environmentlaly friendly vehicles when it comes to their build.
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