Comparing Now and Then: An Overview of How Cars (Drastically) Changed Human Lives
Since its invention and popularization, the automobile has had a tremendous impact on our lives and has brought about significant change in society. But has this change been positive or negative?
Making it to the Maldives Before it is too Late?
They are located in the Indian Ocean, comprise some 1,192 islands and are home to some 350,000 people. They are called the Maldives, and if you wish to visit them you should to do it sooner than later as the rising sea level is threatening the long-term vitality of the archipelago.
Striding Unfamiliar Streets
When we step into new places we step with feet shaped by our familiar spaces and places. Our eyes, at first, see only variations on the scenes of our homeland.
Are Cars Still a Big Threat to The Environment in 2013?
While there is now no question that cars contribute significantly to global warming and that it is necessary for us to look for alternative means of transportation in order to reduce this threat to the health of our planet and ourselves, there is some positive news to report.
The Library of Life
The genetic diversity of the planet is like a vast library full of rare and unique texts. Wanton environmental destruction causing mass extinction is like burning a library, and much genetic engineering is like clumsy editing of classics of literature for commercial purposes.
Truly The End?
We are now approximately 5 months away from the most-watched date in history – December 21, 2012. And I feel the need to put my 2 cents in, along with the rest of the human population who are divided into two ranks – the debunkers and the believers.
Is An Electric Car Always Greener?
The ever-growing share of electrical vehicles (EVs) on the automobile market has been stunning over the course of the past few years.The question that is on everyone’s lips is: Are electric cars always greener than gasoline vehicles if we take more than mere gas consumption into account?
A Lifetime Supply Of Free Heat – From Pop Cans!
In this video, Jim Meaney, owner of Cansolair Inc. displays how he converts pop cans into a powerful solar heating panel which he calls – “A lifetime supply of free heat”.
River Of Life
Life in the driest state on the driest continent was different this spring. Nature provided a beautiful prelude to the season of rebirth in South Australia. The Murray River floodplains were transformed after more than a decade of drought. Just add water!
Am I Green?
We use natural gas to heat our house and water, electricity to run the rest – including laptops, modems, telephones, and every battery operated device that requires a charger, plus all those things that have a little green light that never goes off.
