Posts Tagged ‘pollution’

Why are people so virulently against environmental conservation or clean energy?

People are acting like the planet is the most insignificant, unimportant thing, and that worrying about keeping it clean is whiny nonsense.

I’ve actually seen comments, regarding the gulf oil spill, suggesting that they just let it gush and saying "who cares, accidents happen"

Shouldn’t people be worried that they will be affected by climate change or pollution? it’ll affect the food chain, businesses, allergens, pests.

Do these people have somewhere else they’re gonna go after earth is unlivable?

I am trying to keep a "green" apartment. How should I dispose of garbage, not using platic bags?

I have been using plastic bags to clean out my cat’s litter box, but I don’t want to contribute to pollution.

What is the use of going green, or being environmentally friendly when the government is bringing?

thousands of more people into the country each year and causing more pollution. While you are taking one step forward, the gov is taking two Hundred back words.

If civilization refuses to take action because of climate change, which is probable, what exactly will happen?

O.K. this question is for the geniuses out there who are capable of forward thinking. I would like a realistic scenario of what will happen if climate change continues without human action to stop pollution and greenhouse gasses.

How big of on impact would switching from fossil fuels to hemp ethanol have on the environment?

Couldn’t this single switch reduce the impact people put on the environment astronomically? Also to start using hemp for paper rather than all the pollution and deforestation from using timber?

What is a reason to switch to renewable or "green" energy sources?

A. There is more pollution with green energy sources
B. it is better for our envioronment
C. renewable energy sources are hard to replenish
D. all of the above
E. none of the above

What is the “law of conservation of matter”?

Why is there no "away" as a repository for pollution?
Also, what is the "balanced chemical equation"? How is it related to the law of conservation of matter?

Did I destroy the environment by sending my dead computer monitor and microwave to the dump?

I intended to take them to the recycling center so I wouldn’t add to e-pollution, but I never got them there, and then we had a community clean-up day so I could get rid of them for free. Did I just ruin the environment?

What are some ideas for a new “green” product?

I need to find a product that negatively impacts the environment (causes pollution, nonrenewable, non-biodegradable, etc.)
Then i need to invent a new "green" replacement product which can be used as an alternative. any ideas?
im doing a project for school.

i need scholarly soures for alternative fuel?

i need to find some scholarly sources(articles,…)on alternative fuels or related things like pollution and fuel costs for alternative fuel