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City Planning Now For A Sustainable Future

sydney harbour

Medieval folk knew well the impact of urban design, or lack of it. In the Middle Ages, cities grew as population demanded, with little to no planning, and the result was filth, congestion and poor sanitation, contributing to a squalor that bred pestilence. Before anyone thought to practice more efficient urban planning, a third of … [Read more...]

How Can A Private Investigator Catch A Serial Fly-tipper?

fly tipping

What Is Fly Tipping? Fly-tipping, fly dumping or illegal dumping are other names that refer to the dumping of waste illegally. It is only legal to dispose of household or business waste in authorized rubbish dumps which may require a payment to do so, especially for business users. Businesses are required under the Environmental … [Read more...]

Environmental Showdown: Septic Systems Vs. Central Sewer Systems

sewerage and environment

When it comes to treating your home’s waste water, there are two basic choices: a shared central sewer system or an individual septic system. Although most houses in America are hooked up to central sewer systems operated by local governments, approximately one in four homes depend instead on some form of individual septic system, … [Read more...]

Krill: Lifeblood Of The Antarctic

Krill Studies

‘Krill’ is the common term for the various species of crustacean which exist within the order Euphausiacea. They are similar to shrimp, and are very small - at their largest they are around two inches in size. Among the various species of krill, of which eighty-five are currently known, the most familiar and most abundant is the … [Read more...]

What Is An Energy Performance Certificate And How Can I Improve Mine?

energy efficiency rating chart

It is a legal requirement in the UK for your home to have an energy performance certificate (EPC) when it is built and you will also need to provide a valid EPC if you are planning to sell or rent out your property. Originally part of the now defunct Home Information Packs, EPCs have been a requirement since 2007 and if you don’t yet … [Read more...]

2013 Ford Focus ST 2.0L EcoBoost

whats the best in green cars without compromising on style and technology?

Ford is making further big steps forward in Eco performance by installing their innovative EcoBoost technology into its Focus ST Stemming from their highly acclaimed 1.0L EcoBoost that was able to rival the 1.6 Zetec in the standard Focus, Ford have doubled the engine capacity, producing a hot 250bhp. In fact, this is a 28bhp increase … [Read more...]

A Season of Sustainability

keep warm with extra clothing even if you are a dog

As the even temperatures of fall are replaced by the frigidness of winter, it becomes more of a struggle to keep our homes and families sustainable and running efficient. And the run up to Christmas can be a particular challenge, thinking of how to celebrate and be sustainable at the smae time. However, if we keep a few important tips … [Read more...]

Get Kids Moving and They’ll Do Better in School

    Exercise Increases Learning Funding for physical education programs is often one of the first things cut when schools start slashing their budgets, but according to John Ratey of Harvard Medical School, exercise is an important component of any educational program. "Exercise, good fitness-based exercise, makes our … [Read more...]

How to Write Advertorials that Really Work

the use of good avertorials can increase sales

Since the 1940s, advertorials have been quite commonplace in magazines. They can be informative, enticing, and could turn visitors into buyers. Instead of an outright advertisement for a specific brand or item, advertorials seem more like informative articles that provide truthful information about the product type. There is a reason … [Read more...]

Can Online Education Breach the Divide?

with a right to education could online learning be the key in developing countires?

Online education can be a great solution for many people. You can study online if you have a job and don’t want to lose it or if you want to change your career path and don’t have enough money. It is a great tool for studying on a low budget. At the same time can online education solve the demands of the developing world? Is it … [Read more...]