Environment - June 2007

I have multiple options at work: I can use paper towels, which are made from recycled material, I can use an electrical hand dryer or I can use fabric towel from a dispenser roll. All these modes create a certain level of impact on the environment, from the production over maintenance to disposal. Which one does the least amount of damage to our lovely planet?

2007-06-25 16:20:48 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Green Living

Does anyone know if there are any environmental benifits to shopping in the clearance section of a store? Thrift store shopping is clearly an environmental practice, as it re-uses products that would otherwise be at the end of their life. What about the clearance rack? They drop the prices because an item is not selling usualy, so by buying them are we rescuing them from the dumpster?

Just wondering if my frugality could also be an environmental habit, or if I'm just saving money.

2007-06-25 15:52:51 · 5 answers · asked by joecool123_us 5 in Green Living

The builder has left woods consisting of tall brush and upwards of 20, 80-100 foot tall pine trees, behind my house. These woods are only 7 feet from my house, and I feel like I need to wear a hard hat when the pine cones come down from 100' above. I feel the woods are a fire hazard, hurricane hazard, as well as the hazards of falling branches and pine cones. The builder claims these are protected wetlands and cannot be disturbed.
How can I find out if what the builder says is true, and if there is anything that can be done regardless, considering that these trees are so hazardous?

2007-06-25 15:48:18 · 2 answers · asked by pandy1946 2 in Conservation

I love fireworks as much as the next guy, but I have to wonder -- are they bad for the planet? Are there statistics that show what kind of effect fireworks have on the air?

2007-06-25 15:30:07 · 27 answers · asked by Ask Mike 4 in Other - Environment

I took a really big **** the other day too, is that natural?

2007-06-25 15:26:08 · 11 answers · asked by Colton M 2 in Green Living

2007-06-25 15:13:02 · 2 answers · asked by Robin F 1 in Other - Environment

2007-06-25 14:40:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Green Living

2007-06-25 14:36:01 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

2007-06-25 14:24:54 · 11 answers · asked by MiRaie 1 in Global Warming

2007-06-25 12:53:34 · 4 answers · asked by bluecat_pur 3 in Green Living

My neighbor is burning copper electric wire remove the insulation And I researched and found out that it harmful to people to breathe the fumes of the burning insulation. A lot of people in the neighbor and getting pretty upset about this. The other day his flames got out of control and was burning his wooden fence down. And I have breathing problems and it causes me to have trouble breathing. So what should I do about this problem?

2007-06-25 12:38:17 · 4 answers · asked by JJBP 2 in Other - Environment

the ocean collects 50% of all carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. a small overbalance of carbon in the ocean can support massive growths of algae, and thus supporting massive bursts of decomposer's, witch in turn depleted the ocean of nutrients and destroy the ocean ecosystem.

chew on that for a while.

source: A.P. high school biology class

2007-06-25 11:39:39 · 19 answers · asked by ranch guy 3 in Global Warming

I have a big screen TV that doesn't work anymore. The circuit Board is pretty much shot, but I wanted to take somewhere where parts (such as copper, gold plated pieces, and metal) can be salvaged for new things. Anyone know where I send it? And hopefully get some money out of it?

2007-06-25 10:46:29 · 2 answers · asked by Will Bleed For Kicks 3 in Other - Environment

after all this rain the water companies should have loads of stock...and most companies with surplus stock sell at lower prices

2007-06-25 09:30:05 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Environment

When considering the best tools for conservationists to use, which method will protect more species more efficiently? Should the entire ecosystem be protected or should conservation efforts be directed at the specific species? Also, what about the top-down idea of protecting the predator, and in turn protecting its habitat and the entire ecosystem.

I'm just curious to see other point of views and management strategies. Thanks.

2007-06-25 09:10:24 · 4 answers · asked by biogeogirl02 2 in Conservation

Are we going to die from globel warming and if we are how many years do we have. Shouldnt we do something?

2007-06-25 07:52:20 · 11 answers · asked by Im*Crushed 1 in Global Warming

Go to my question about people being able to stop the changing planet and read the first answer in full. Then come back and tell me your thoughts.

If you have trouble finding the question it's the one just before this one.

2007-06-25 07:26:47 · 10 answers · asked by John Galt 2 in Global Warming

Is USA involved in this?

2007-06-25 07:26:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

When i watch some movie, i see maggots eatting flesh of a dead person in a coffin.. but i was wondering.. how the hell did the maggots get in there when the coffin is all closed?

2007-06-25 07:14:01 · 21 answers · asked by jade h 1 in Other - Environment

In one of the city earlier there was lake and was the only natural source for rntertainment and to maintain the ecological balance .Nowq unfotunately ,the due to heavy indutrilisation and urbanisation its natural source for water is bloacked and that very lake is dry.Due to increase in indutrilisation and pollution ,a lot of drinking water problem and pollution problem has been increased.If that very lake and its surrounding is revived ,can that lake be helpful in maintaining the ecological balance?

2007-06-25 07:02:15 · 4 answers · asked by deepak M 1 in Other - Environment

2007-06-25 06:18:54 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Green Living

Like many people, I am trying to go green and switch to florescent lights. However, I know that some people have neurological reactions to these lights, such as headaches or even seizures.
I wonder if fish can be affected badly too.
Before I switch to the more eco-friendly lights for my goldfish, I wonder if anyone knows if any studies have been done on the effects that florescent lights have on aquatic animals.
If anyone here knows of any websites on such a study that would be most appreciated.

2007-06-25 05:49:22 · 2 answers · asked by thezaylady 7 in Green Living

THE SKY IS FALLING!!!
THE SKY IS FALLING!!!
THE SKY IS FALLING!!!
THEY BROKE IT LET THEM FIX IT!!!
WHAT HAPPEN TO GLOBAL COOLING IN THE SEVENTIES?
"KICK YOUR GOVERNMENT IN THE BALLS!!!"
MOOAB SILENTIO
VI VA LA ANTI_INTERNET

2007-06-25 05:48:39 · 5 answers · asked by www.anti_internet 1 in Global Warming

I am looking for ideas on how to make our new school building more 'green'/eco-firendly/energy-saving. It is has not been designed yet so now is the time to get ideas together.

2007-06-25 05:46:38 · 10 answers · asked by funnyhaha 2 in Green Living

My friend and I are debating about which is safer. If a plane crashes into an extreamly tall building, is it better to be on the top or bottom floor? I think top because then you can get out faster. She thinks top because then you would fall on stuff and stuff wouldnt fall on you. Which one is safer?

2007-06-25 05:38:26 · 5 answers · asked by Riley 3 in Other - Environment

a month for natural gas even if you don't use any? This might only be a thing that occurs with my utlility company, just realized this today, while looking at my utility bill.
Gas meter reading was the same as last month, but it still costed me $14.
No wonder utilities are a gold mine, now they are trying to make them into a get-rich quick scheme.

2007-06-25 05:26:04 · 6 answers · asked by avail_skillz 7 in Other - Environment

Mr Gore argues that if he had made it to the White House, he would have been able to use the office as a "bully pulpit" to achieve change.

Man, did we ever dodge a bullet!!

http://environment.independent.co.uk/climate_change/article2701314.ece

2007-06-25 05:23:29 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

I know this sounds lame, but she can help with something. She really wants to get involved in stopping global warming. We are located in Texas and I don't want her to be too far from home but I would like her to help. Please help me find a camp for her.

2007-06-25 04:56:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Environment

My son and I have this environmental battle going on. I'm telling him to use a regular plate to eat his meals and then wash it.
He says he rather use a styrofoam plate since less water is needed to produce a styrofoam plate than to wash a regular one.
Is he right or just lazy??

2007-06-25 04:29:26 · 7 answers · asked by theowlgirl 1 in Green Living

hello, can someone explain to me. isnt global warming a cycle? i mean everyone says humans are doing it, but i heard that its gonna be extrememly hot and then an ice age. i dont see the connection.

2007-06-25 03:38:47 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming