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Soot is made up of microscopic particles that are released from burning fossil fuels at different sources like power plants , smokestacks, diesel trucks, and wood-burning stoves.
It was a typical Sunday morning with clear skies in the sunny San Diego, California, but once the clock struck noon, something strange filled the
Our society is intricately bound to fertilizer. 200 years ago, prominent English economist Thomas Malthus predicted an imminent collapse of populations around the world centered
How much do you know about the perils of a carbon and its four hydrogen friends—otherwise known as methane? The environmental media is usually inundated
The illegal drug industry is always a controversial topic. However, the environmental impact of producing and transporting these drugs is unfortunately often overlooked. The most
Nitrogen, the seventh element of the periodic table, is a rather underrated but critical component to the functioning of all life on Earth. The colorless,
The planet Earth is one very large, complex, and diverse system that came together in an extremely unlikely, yet almost serendipitous event. Operating under intricate
We hear about the “ozone hole” regularly in the news, but what exactly does this mean? Let’s take a look at this environmental and human
According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, 18 million acres, roughly the size of Panama, of forest are cut down each year.1 Deforestation is
Treading on farms with heavy machinery can lead to soil compaction. This is just one example of the debate over whether technology is more of
Soil is perhaps one of the most overlooked and least understood natural resources of planet Earth. Soil is estimated to cover approximately 10 percent of
It is estimated that by the year 2030 the world’s urban population will have increased by 2 billion people. In fact, between the years 2000
A forest fire in Stanislaus National Forest destroyed 402 square miles of Northern Californian land back in August of 2013. The fire was able to
A friend once told me, “I want to live a simple life, but it’s so complicated!” Learning new habits takes time, because it’s not just
It is the most positive form of vandalizing to date. Volunteers clandestinely transforming patches of ugly weeded or trashed parcels of urban land into sustainable
Why Compost? In order to answer this question, we must first answer the question: why recycle at all? The Air Defenders’ Glossary defines recycling as
As the summer approaches, we begin to look forward to the mouth watering taste of local fresh fruits and vegetables. Even if you do not have a farm
From street level the Chicago City Hall looks like any other urban building: grey, rectangular, and concrete. From the roof, it is transformed into a
Yesterday I snapped off my TV: more bad news about the economy. Ditching the dirge, I turned my attention to something positive—planting my spring garden.
It was a suburban gardener’s worst nightmare: a grub as big as a toddler! Thank goodness it was just part of the Chicago Field Museum’s
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that people spend 90% of their time indoors, but that indoor air quality can be two to five times more polluted than
It might be odd to think about, but the delicious food on your plate is closely linked to the environment. Grains, meat, fruit, vegetables, and
Long before the mod designs of today’s sustainable homes, there was the “Glass House,” built in 1949 by Philip Johnson for his personal use in
September 22nd marked the autumnal equinox – the official first day of autumn. The morning was marked with a heavy blanket of fog over the
Last week I was on my roof, industriously squeezing caulk along the vinyl siding on the upstairs dormer windows. October in Indiana – the red
The cold winter months tend to be the time of the year that most people wrap up their spring and summer gardens. However, the fall
Community gardens are pieces of land that are managed and gardened by a group of people. These plots of land can be found in urban,
Fall has just begun and while it is still pretty hot outside in many places, colder weather is in the horizon. Many people turn to
Living in the United States, it can be hard to not be swept away by the constant bombardment of advertisements, sales, and newly constructed strip
Throughout my entire life, I have been a pet owner and a pet lover. As a child I had dogs, cats, horses, iguanas, birds, guinea
Despite our society’s over dependency on prescription medication, there still remains a great deal of interest in allergy relief minus meds which only mask the
Many of us tend to over look the environmental impacts or threats within the healthcare industry as we depend on it for our well-being. I
You bike to work, you buy organic potatoes, you even anticipate the day you’ll drive a hybrid car. So when your knee gives out after
Need yet another reason to quit smoking? What about the environment? All the stages of smoking cigars and cigarettes – manufacturing, smoking, and discarding –
It has been estimated that 41% of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives and that 21% of Americans will
For those who live in big cities, noise can be a source of constant annoyance and problems. Even within the walls of an apartment, it
We’d like to think that when we pass from this Earth, our environmental footprint goes away too. The unsettling truth is that even in the
It lurks in the skies as smog, builds up in the air to warm the earth and remains invisible to the human eye but lethal
Thus far, 2012 has been a particularly tragic year in terms of insect-borne diseases in the United States. The West Nile Virus has affected 1,993
The winter is a time when everyone’s skin starts to flare up. The dryness and cold sucks the skin of moisture and leaves skin flakey
As ecologist Garrett Hardin stated in his famous commentary, Tragedy of the Commons, humans always tend to take more and more without regulation.1 This has led to
Most people have heard the complaints about wind turbines, which are used to create renewable and clean wind energy. These common complaints are that the turbines
The average woman has her period for five days, once a month, over 40 years. In other words, the average woman uses over 16,800 tampons
Whether it’s subtle highlights or bright pink tips, hair dye is a prevalent product in our society. A 2005 study on the relationship between hair
Every year on January 1st I find myself full of hope, writing down lists of habits I want to break and goals I want to
I have memories of eating Flintstone vitamins like candy when I was younger. I knew that I was only supposed to have one per day,
Now you can breathe deeply – everything you need to know about indoor air pollution is here! The following infographic is designed to help shed
My last few months with allergies have been preoccupied with trying a parade of allergy medications – Claritin, Zyrtec, Flonase, you know the list. However,
I discussed what acupuncture is, the history of the practice, and the main types of acupuncture in use today. However, there were still important questions
Nature abounds with miracle making plants that have revolutionized medicine for centuries. Modern scientific literature has documented over 20,000 medicinal plants 1 that are being investigated or
Footbaths always seemed like a luxury, an activity that belonged in ancient Rome, or in today’s world spas and fancy nail salons. In reality, footbaths
For many people, going to work means sitting at a desk from at least 9 AM until 5 PM. Since most of us inevitably slouch
We all hate getting bug bites, in fact, they can drive you nuts with itching and scratching! Warm weather inevitably brings insects – yet are
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