The topic of global warming concerning the oceans always involves the impact on coral reefs. Coral worldwide are disappearing or suffering under the current ocean conditions due to rising temperatures and acidity. Coral reefs only make up about 0.25 percent of the ocean, however, they are extremely important to the oceans and the ecosystems that rely solely on them.

Coral reefs are home to a countless number of fish and other aquatic species in the oceans. In addition, coral reefs provide ...

How many times a week do you use your washer and dryer? If you have a large family, you might need to wash clothes and bed sheets several times. Your laundry room appliances can cause a significant increase in your electricity bill. When you’re washer and dryer are on their last spin, use these tips below to find the most efficient set.

The Washer
Front loading washers and dryers usually use less energy than top-loading ones. Although this is not always the case, you need to determine how much water will need to go into a top-loading washer in comparison to a front-loading ...

Tigers are one of the most majestic creatures on this planet and is also one of the best known worldwide. However, the tiger is also well known for being endangered, as it is animal outlined in many organizations’ conservation plans. But, fears are increasing over the disappearance of tigers since current conservation efforts do not appear to be saving the creatures.

The few remaining wild tigers in the world exist in Asia. The countries in which these creatures still roam wild include: Russia, ...

Your refrigerator and freezer could be wasting a significant amount of your electricity, but there are ways to boost these appliance’s efficiencies. In comparison to upright freezers, chest freezers are between 10 to 25 percent more efficient. Also, if you have an Energy Star refrigerator, you’re saving at least 10 percent of your electricity. But if you have an old freezer and refrigerator that is working fine, following the tips below to make it more efficient from an energy standpoint.

Over time the seals around the doors of your refrigerator and freezer will deteriorate. If they no longer ...

The role forests play in the overall existence on this planet should never be underestimated. Forests are home to millions of species, absorb carbon dioxide, produce their own microclimates and play a vital role in water systems. However, deforestation is destroying many forests around the world and wreaking havoc for all species, including humans.

It has been determined that approximately twenty-five percent of all greenhouse gas emissions are due to deforestation (according to the Food and Agriculture Organization). The carbon ...

           

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays of all time, but this year got me thinking about all of the waste and environmental damage that comes along with Halloween and most other mass celebrated holidays. I’m sitting here munching on bite-sized, individually wrapped Halloween candy, thinking about what costume I’m going to wear once and discard, and all the tiny little ghosts and goblins that will be delivered to my door by vehicle, asking for treats and it all seems like too much energy and resources ...

Is mascara one of your essential makeup products? Depending on what brand of mascara you use, you’re probably applying chemicals near your eyes. Some brands of mascara also test their products on bunnies…do you really want to support companies that use chemicals and animal testing? If you don’t, then you need to start buying more eco-friendly mascaras by using these tips below.

There is a plethora of mascara options available, so which ones do you choose and which ones do you stay away from? It seems that all of them promise longer, thicker lashes, but you need ...

           

Anyone with a concern for the environment is constantly looking for little things they can do to make a positive change by minimizing negative impact. There are tons of good ideas out there, but it seems like the same ones are often repeated and while repetition is sometimes necessary for change there are times when it makes sense to look for new ideas too. Paper waste is one of those things where the same few ideas seem to be the only ones that get a lot of attention so I decided to look for some new ...

Nations across the globe are stepping up to reduce emissions in a plethora of ways. Sweden, for example, has declared they will no longer use fossil fuels for electricity by the year 2020. Sweden is also hoping to eliminate the use of gasoline for all vehicles in their country by the year 2030. In addition to these measures, the Swedes are taking on new alternative measures to reduce the country’s carbon footprint.

In 2005, the national environmental agency in Sweden performed a ...

Since 1987, the World Solar Challenge has been held in Australia every two years. The race is between solar-powered vehicles from around the world. The newest edition of this race began this Saturday. In addition to the usual race, there will be a race between vehicles considered eco-friendly that are available for retail sale.

The race will begin in Darwin, Australia and end in Adelaide, Australia. In total it is expected to last about a week. The terrain will vary from desert ...