Water consumption levels vary throughout Australia. Although water use was traditionally always higher in dry inland areas than in coastal areas, this graph on consumption per household across the states and territories shows some surprising trends. (more…)
Here’s something a reader sent me, a variation on the theme of capturing and reusing the energy dissipated from the activities of the human body. In this case, it’s a door whose hinge contains a generator. Hey, no one says you can’t do this, but let’s look at the basic physics to see how feasible such a device might be. (more…)
Renovating any living space can be a joy. It’s often only a joy, though, if you know that you’re doing everything in your power to keep the environment clean and intact. If you’re planning an upcoming renovation effort, these eco-friendly options can serve you well. Who says that remodeling a property has to take a negative toll on this majestic planet? (more…)
Douglas High School student Emma Gonzalez
It’s quite possible that the “March for Our Lives” protests of March 24th, 2018 will be remembered as a watershed even in world history, as marches were held in more than 800 cities in the U.S., as well on every continent on the globe except Antarctica. (more…)
If you enjoy the benefits of gardening, life in a sprawling metropolis might be frustrating.
Apartments often lack their own gardens and public parks can be few and far between. (more…)
Ever since the smoke cleared after the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court decision “Citizens United,” which enabled corporations to control our elections via unlimited spending, there has been a discussion of ever-increasing intensity as to how we can reverse this horrible blow that was inflicted against American democracy. Though I’m an expert in none of them, I understand that there are a few legal mechanisms by which this could happen, including a 28th Amendment that would spell out how our political system can become and remain free of the enormously corruptive force of big money. (more…)
We use energy every day – for powering our electronic devices, cooking or cooling our food, lighting up our streets and houses, etc. Most of that energy comes from fossil fuels like coal, gas, and oil. Unfortunately, those sources are gradually running out, and besides that, they also pollute our planet, destroy nature, and cause global warming. These are just a few of the many reasons why we should switch to renewable energy sources as soon as possible. So, if you’d like to learn more about this, here are some basic things you should know. (more…)
The New York Times writes: Trump’s decision to oust H.R. McMaster and replace him with John Bolton signals the President is looking for advisers to be more supportive of his instincts.
That’s the very most charitable interpretation that could possibly be conceived in this case. (more…)
Pipelines that leak some toxic effluent into our waterways are such frequent occurrences that they barely make the news. In that respect, they’re rather like car accidents, cancer diagnoses, house fires or mass shootings: they’re tragic, but so common we hardly notice if they’re not happening directly to us. (more…)
Making your home more sustainable won’t just reduce your ecological footprint: it will also save you cash. Rising food and power bills can adversely affect households, which is why getting back in touch with nature will pay dividends. Let’s find out some simple ways to go about it. (more…)
