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Archive for July, 2010

  • Nitrogen

    The most abundant gas in the atmosphere, making up 78 percent of it. Conversion of nitrogen to water-soluble forms such as ammonia and nitrates is called nitrogen fixation.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    July 30, 2010

  • United Nations Environment Program or UNEP

    The United Nations body designated to coordinate all efforts in implementing policies and practices to safeguard the environment.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    July 30, 2010

  • Chlordane

    A chemical mixture used as a pesticide in the US from 1948 until its eventual ban in 1988. Some of its trade names are Octachlor and Velsicol 1068. Chlordane was once used on citrus and corn crops, on lawns and gardens as well as termites.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    July 30, 2010

  • Indoor Air Pollution

    Air contaminants present inside homes and buildings. Many think that air pollution is only a problem outdoors, however, indoor air pollution is actually responsible for many human health problems.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    July 29, 2010

  • Contaminant

    Any substance that is found in an environment where it does not belong. The term also applies to any substance that can be found naturally in a given setting, but is present at levels higher than normal–enough to cause harm to living organisms.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    July 29, 2010

  • Vehicle Emissions

    Air pollution produced by transport vehicles such as cars, buses and trucks. Road vehicles are a major contributor to poor air quality, particularly in urban environments.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    July 29, 2010

  • Global Energy Balance

    The balance between the energy of the sun coming into the earth and the earth’s own outgoing heat.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    July 29, 2010

  • Making a Green Life Together: Lisa and Ron Beres

    Ron and Lisa Beres wrote “Just Green It!” to steer consumers toward a greener, healthier lifestyle.

    By Megan Reilly

    July 28, 2010

  • When Recycled Coat Hangers Take on a Life of Their Own

    Do coat hangers lend themselves to high art? Artist David Mach proves that they will hook you.

    By Simone Preuss

    July 28, 2010

  • Dispersion

    In the study of air pollution, dispersion is a crucial factor as it is the movement and direction of where air contaminants are spread.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    July 28, 2010

  • Lichens

    A type of fungal organism widely used as an environmental indicator or bioindicator due to its sensitivity to sulfur dioxide.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    July 28, 2010

  • Asthma

    Asthma is a respiratory illness that disrupts the transport of air in and out of the lungs. The condition is genetic and triggered or aggravated by air pollution, both indoors and outdoors.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    July 28, 2010

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