Environment
Green Ways to Control Mosquitoes
Mosquito season is here - but you don’t have to grab dangerous, chemical-laden pesticides to ward them off. Here are some natural alternatives to help keep mosquitoes at bay.
No ice at the North Pole this summer?!
For the first time in human history, ice may disappear entirely from the North Pole this year - perhaps this will wake up those who say Global Warming isn’t real!
Experts give it a 50/50 chance of melting entirely since the thick ice normally formed over many years has been blown and washed away and replaced by thinner one-year ice.
The high cost of fireworks
The breathtaking colors of the annual, nationwide celebrations have a far greater cost just their sticker price.
Every year, across America, cities, communities, families, and friends celebrate Independence Day with fireworks. The ritual usually begins a few days prior to July 4th and trickles off a few days after the 4th. During this one week period, give or take a day or two, Americans set things on fire in celebration of Independence. Many trying to outshine their own previous displays - or that of their neighbors, friends, or foes.
Oohs and aahs often come from all points of the compass within viewing distance. From simple sparklers, bottle rockets, and roman candles to complex devices requiring timing, planning, and fire departments on standby - we light it all up and cheer. The only limiting factor, for most displays, is monetary budget. These pyrotechnic extravaganzas have many hidden environmental costs…
Learn more about the toxic lifecycle of fireworks, alternatives, and more just keep reading …
Global Warming Expert states, ‘This is the last chance’
According to James Hansen, a top NASA scientist specializing in global warming, the situation has gotten so bad that the world’s only hope is to take swift, drastic action.
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