New Orleans is still stricken from Katrina three years ago. But are they prepared for Gustav? … yes, as prepared as they can be. This time, there are no illusions about what will happen if a hurricane strikes New Orleans….
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From what I’ve been reading, New Orleans and the United States have learned a lot from Katrina. In the days leading up to Katrina, many poor decisions were made at all levels of government, and by the citizens of New…
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Mankind, if we all disappeared tomorrow, would leave many great legacies on this planet. Most of them would be negative, with examples such as CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) that destroy the ozone layer, as well as being some of the most potent…
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Before you begin to prepare for the approach of a hurricane, here is some basic information about these potentially life changing events. A hurricane is defined as a type of tropical cyclone that normally forms in the tropics. The system…
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When the wind is blowing take note – a home windmill is a fantastic free source of energy. If you are thinking of ways to save home energy then an energy producing windmill should be a serious consideration. They can…
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A Guide to Drought Mitigation StrategiesScientists are doing everything they can right now to prepare for future climate changes’ and their prediction of natural disaster that will inadvertently result in droughts to an alarming degree. There will be frequent widespread…
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Flora of the Boreal Forest Boreal forests are found in northern climates around the globe from Canada and Alaska to Scandinavia and Russia. So well suited for northern climates is the flora found in boreal forests that some types of…
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Nuclear reactors are, by their nature, very unsafe. The process of nuclear fission that occurs in them is very radioactive like the element that is used most Uranium. This has a large effect on the surrounding ecosystem. In Japan where…
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Why Is This An Issue? Animals are disappearing and because of this we are losing many species of plan and animal life. Depletion of old forest is leading to global warming because fewer trees mean less carbon dioxide conversion to…
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For most, water pollution brings to mind images of industrial drainage pipes emptying questionable liquids into a river or stream. These sources of pollution however, are regulated and permitted today, allowing authorities to properly manage them. Other sources of water…
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