Environment
Living Off The Grid - 2 Years to Energy Independance
16 long years ago my family decided to completely change their lifestyle. I didn’t understand exactly why my parents wanted to live differently then everyone else, but now that I’m older I understand better. They were forward thinkers. My father co [read more...]
Living Off The Grid - My Story
Now that living off the grid is such a hot topic with todays energy prices more and more people are asking me questions about how they too can live off the grid.
My story begins 16 years ago when my parents decided they wanted to get out of the day to d [read more...]
Biodiversity Hot Spots and What Threatens Them
Almost every region of the world has at least one biodiversity hotspot, with a worldwide total of 34 mapped and recorded. These hotspots contain our richest biological treasures, but are the most at risk from human and natural abuses.
A biodiversity hot [read more...]
Are You A Nature Helper? Try Composting!
Composting is the natural breakdown by microbes of organic material to a dark, loose and “earth-like” substance. Composting is a simple, natural, and nearly effortless method for recycling yard trimmings, such as leaves and grass, into a wonderf [read more...]
The Intensity Of Floods: Are You Prepared?
When a flood comes it can tear down buildings, houses, and trees. It can bring up the nasty stuff in the sewer and bring it in your house. It can have gas, oil, and electric poles in it, which are dangerous for you. It can take the ground out from underneath y [read more...]
Why are Electric Cars Becoming Popular Once Again?
Electric automobiles are not recent inventions. They have been around for a very long time. In fact, back in the early 1900s, more electric vehicles were being driven than gasoline-powered vehicles. During the early 1920s when vehicles were becoming very popul [read more...]
Critical Steps to Take When a Hurricane Warning is Issued
The National Hurricane Center issues a Hurricane Warning when a Tropical Storm or Hurricane is expected to strike your area within the next 24 hours.
When a Hurricane Warning is posted there are several important steps to take immediately to ensure your [read more...]
Global Warming Is It?
The Environment is always a hot topic these days, more specifically, global warming.
It seems everyone from scientists, politicians and the media have their view and opinion on what global warming really is and what it is doing to our planet. One thi [read more...]
The Power Of The Wind
Do you know what strong winds can do? It can tear a tree right out of the ground and throw it through someone’s house. It can rip the top of your roof in half or it can rip off the whole thing. It can come from hurricanes, tornadoes, bad storms, and many [read more...]
The Beautiful Fall Season
As we all know, we have four seasons during the course of one year. Do you have a favorite? Spring is pretty when everything comes alive after its long sleep. Summer is nice as the weather is warm, and this is the time for all of us to travel. Winter is just c [read more...]
