World Environment Day – 2017; Theme ‘Connecting People to Nature’
World Environment Day (WED) is a very important day in our lives. It is celebrated annually on the 5th of June. It’s the United Nation’s principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. The theme for this year, implores us to get outdoor and into nature, to appreciate its beauty and […]
Plastic Houses Can Withstand Bombing, Earthquake, Fire, Desertification – Renewable Energy Researcher
According to the Chief Executive Officer, Developmental Association for Renewable Energy in Nigeria, Engr. Yahaya Ahmed, “Plastic bottled houses can last for more than 200 years if constructed properly. It can stand the challenge of fireproof, bulletproof, and it is earthquake resistant.” It can last more than 200 years on earth irrespective of the circumstances […]
Importance of Ventilation in Our Everyday Lives
Have you ever wondered why people who live in rural areas live longer than those who live in urban areas? Well there are many reasons; but one certainly is that they live more in open spaces. Everyone knows that air is essential to life, but not everyone understands that breathing of polluted air is almost […]
Amazing Health Benefits of Hibiscus
Apart from being a beautiful flower, there are many health benefits of hibiscus. No wonder people around the world enjoy its drink. Hibiscus can be grown in gardens, and it is God sent for butterflies and hummingbirds. They are known for their trumpet shaped, coloured flowers, which can make a garden, appear like heaven. Besides, […]
Awango by Total, Access to Energy for Everyone
Many households in Africa, Asia and Latin America lack reliable access to power, making it tough for them to light their homes. Total offers safe, affordable solar solutions. Even people living in very isolated villages can get hold of their solar lamps and kits, thanks to dedicated retail networks. These lamps are available both at […]
Mineral Resources and the Environment
We often take little things for granted; this is also true for minerals. From clay minerals used to produce ceramic plates, to selenium, used in photocopiers, glass, shampoos, and steels. There is little in our daily life that does not involve the use of minerals in some way. Minerals are non–renewable natural resources with a […]
Environmental Benefit of Composting
Composting is a form of waste disposal where organic waste decomposes naturally under oxygen-rich conditions. As we already know, manure is a low-cost fertilizer. It is a fantastic way to utilize nutrients instead of creating tons of rubbish that could be harmful to the environment. Also, manure is rich in nutrients, which makes it a […]
Incredible Solar and Water Powered Trash Cleaner
This incredible solar and water powered trash cleaner is the rising star of Baltimore’s Inner Harbour, known to locals as Mr. Trash Wheel. It is a garbage gobbler that clears debris before it enters the river. Built with $720,000 in public and private funds, the voracious device once filled 12 Dumpsters with trash in the […]
Eating Fruits and Vegetables Can Save the Environment
As a nation, we eat a lot of meat and junk food not realizing how much damage it does to our health. We need to take into account that efficient production of food produces less greenhouse gas. This in turn leaves a smaller environmental footprint. In a study on diet and its impact on the […]
Benefits of Orchards to the Environment
Everyone knows forests and trees are of vital importance to the world’s ecosystem, especially in their role of removing carbon dioxide from the air, and producing oxygen for animals and humans to breathe. Orchards have played an important role in communities for many centuries. Providing a place where people and the rest of nature can […]