Spring water is term applied (too liberally) to a body of water, where the main supply is a natural infiltration of water from various other sources. Some “spring” waters claim to be more pure because they come from the springs…
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Solar power is a unique form of energy that could very well fuel humanities lust for power in the near future. There are many reasons why solar power trumps other energy products, and these reasons are not necessarily what you…
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All human activities impact the environment, especially those activities that consume fossil fuels and water – both of which are coming under increasing pressures. A better question is “Does the production and usage of synthetic fabrics have more negative impact…
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Rainbows are a pretty spectacular sight. Since almost everyone will agree with that statement, have you ever wondered what causes a rainbow to appear in the first place? The explanation is really quite simple.sca First, the weather conditions must be…
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Whether babbling peacefully across a sun-drenched meadow or raging as a torrent down a rocky canyon, water provides a vital lifeline to all living things. Although often depicted as a placid pond, water remains one of the most primitive and…
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Forest Thinning Is Essential For Healthy Forests I’m writing on the agree side of this debate for a couple of different reasons. Let me say for the record, this has absolutely nothing to do with allowing the timber industry to…
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In nature, emeralds are found as hexagonal beryl crystals which have a deep green color. An emerald, which is part of a lode or which has been worn down, may no longer appear hexagonal. Dark carbon impurities inside the crystal…
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The magma (molten rock) found in volcanoes contains dissolved gases. Magma deep beneath the earth’s crust is under tremendous pressures. As the magma rises towards the surface there is a decrease in the pressure that the magma is under, and…
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Listening to Obama and other alternative energy activists around the world, people might think that wind power represents the hope of a clean planet; free from the corrupting effects of oil and coal, but a report published by the U.K….
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The stunning colors of a precious opal speak of its rarity. Precious opal gemstones are not found in many places in the world. Australia is home to 95% of the world’s deposit of opal. The special and specific conditions that…
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