Tag Archives: Greenhouse Gas

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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