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The Role of Botanical Gardens
Botanical Gardens are located all over the world from Fiji to Hawaii, London and even Phoenix, Arizona Everyone loves a good flower. Just like Zoos, Botanical Gardens like to share the species/animals/plants of their environs and protect those other species … Continue reading
Posted in Botanical Gardens, Environment, Hawaii, Jet Stream
Tagged Climate Change, Environmental responsibility, Nature, Photos, Sustainability
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Adaptation – Volume 5 – Thrift Stores and Why Reuseables are better!
One of the great mysteries of life is…How many THINGS do we need? The act of buying new items to wear, to furnish your house, to buy toys or just to get something different, has always been an interesting phenomena … Continue reading
Posted in American Made, Recycle, Renewable, Repurposing, Town of Payson, Upcycle
Tagged Community, Environmental responsibility, Renewable Resources, Reuse, Sustainability
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Adaptation -Volume 4 – Aluminum Cans for Heat?
Can you believe it? Aluminum cans as a heat Source! I never thought something could be so simple as this. An inexpensive way to generate heat from the sun that is based on the use of used aluminum cans. This … Continue reading
Adaptation – Volume 3 – Little Things
According to a recent Gallup Poll, many Americans do not believe climate change is going to impact them during their lives! The majority believe that Climate Change has already started. This is up from a few years ago… “More specifically, … Continue reading
Posted in Adaptation, Education, Environment, EPA, European Union, Gallup Poll, India, Resilience
Tagged Climate Change, Environmental responsibility, Sustainability
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Adaptation Volume 2 – Floating Houses
A Floating House to rise with the Rising Seas? Seems Like a Simple idea! In the South Pacific and Malaysia areas many of the tribal people have learned that the ocean does impact their lives whenever a storm hits! They … Continue reading
Adaptation – Volume 1
Adaptation – What are we going to do when the climate changes? Climate Change is pretty much an accepted fact in the world of science and politics. The worlds climate zones will undoubtedly change over time no matter what actions … Continue reading
Needed – One Billionaire to Fund a Plastic Cleanup
Plastics are found everywhere! I know I’ve gone on about it in many past blogs. Does that mean I don’t use plastic products? No… Does that mean we should change the way we use and dispose of plastics? Yes… I … Continue reading
What is the significance of Typhoon Haiyan?
It was only last week when Typhoon Haiyan (Locally called Yolanda) made landfall in the Philippines. http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/08/world/asia/philippines-typhoon-haiyan/?hpt=hp_t1 This typhoon was bringing with it sustained winds of 195 mph with gusts to 235 mph. Weather researchers and meteorologists around the world … Continue reading
Does 95% Certain – Mean Climate Change is Caused by Man?
The Latest IPCC Climate Change Report is out! In late September, Climate Scientists came out with a report stating that they were 95% CERTAIN that Climate Change was occurring and mostly caused by man. It doesn’t get much surer than … Continue reading
Get Rid of the Plastic Bag!
It Has Always Been a Pet Peeve of Mine What do you usually see as you drive along our highways? Plastic bags hanging from tree branches? Plastic bags cluttering up the gutters? Plastic bags swirling in the wind? or Plastic … Continue reading
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