Category Archives: Greenhouse Gases

Being Eco-friendly can Curb Obesity

Posted on January 5, 2012 by admin

According to Jennifer Grayson in the Huffington Post, there are 5 ways to be eco-friendly and lose weight at the same time. Not only does this help you, but it helps reduce global warming and reduce climate change. According to … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tree Recycling

Posted on December 27, 2011 by admin

So, Christmas is now over and we have to decide when to take down the tree. BTW, according to the CVWMA website, more than twenty-eight million Christmas trees are sold each year in the U.S. and that does not include … Continue reading →

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The Burning Issue of Burning Wood in the Seattle Area

Posted on December 24, 2011 by admin

Last January, the New York Times reported that people buying wood stoves and fireplaces had dramatically dropped over the last decade due to awareness of the particulate pollution they create and their impact on climate change and global warming. In … Continue reading →

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Eco-friendly Winter Getaways

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

It seems that eco-friendly winter getaways are becoming all the rave. Below is a list of eight eco resorts that do their best to give your body rest and relaxation and at the same time easy your mind on the … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Thanksgiving, Hello Christmas!

Posted on December 6, 2011 by admin

Christmas is almost here and to mark this transition, Christmas tree sellers are already starting to hit the streets and farmers markets across America with their freshly cut spruces and pines that smell so much like the holiday. When most … Continue reading →

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What is Ground-level Ozone and Why it’s Harmful

Posted on November 23, 2011 by admin

Ground-level ozone, or smog, results from a chemical reaction between nitrogen ox­ides (emitted from cars and power plants) and volatile organic compounds (emitted from paints and solvents) in the presence of heat and sunlight. Ozone causes or aggravates asthma and … Continue reading →

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Greeenhouse Gases Hit New Record High

Posted on November 21, 2011 by admin

Global warming continues as green house gases have hit record levels in the atmosphere. Per the U.N. weather agency, since the industrial era began in the mid 1700′s, carbon dioxide concentration has increased by 39 percent, nitrous oxide has increased … Continue reading →

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