Hydroponics, the process of growing plants in water without the use of soil, is often cited as the definitive solution for massive global problems such as feeding the developing world, combating deforestation, and even growing crops in Space. But the history of this seemingly futuristic technique of farming dates far, far back than you would…
According to a recent global report on food crisis, the number of people deemed “severely food insecure” or vulnerable to starvation grew from 80 million in 2015 to 108 million in 2016. The dramatic increase reflects the trouble people have in producing and accessing food due to conflict, record-high prices in local markets and extreme…
Remediating a dry cleaning property is a cumbersome process. It involves various tasks like site investigation, legal compliance, financial management and much more. While most of the environmental engineering companies specialize in one of these fields, EnviroForensics has integrated multiple disciplines of business, law and science to its environmental consulting expertise in order to provide…
Photovoltaic systems may be a fancy name but many of us are most likely used to seeing them every day. From large automotive plants to small city parking lots, many businesses and communities have realized the power of solar energy. It has grown so much that even people like me and you can switch to…
We’ve all heard about the effects of greenhouse gases in the news recently, especially as the call for sustainable, eco-friendly energy alternatives continues to gain momentum. Climate change is one of the many large-scale effects of fossil fuels being used throughout history, though there have also been plenty of predictions made by experts in recent…
With only a finite amount of natural resources, it is important that we recycle our waste wherever possible. In the UK, we recycle around half of our domestic glass bottles and jars, which is an improvement on past levels of recycling, but not as high as it could be. There is also much room for…
The days are gone when energy is an afterthought, furnishing seemingly endless volumes of personal power, without consequence. Modern realities are cause for pause each time we use petrol and other fuels to propel our daily lives. The truth is, a complete review is in order for the way we use energy, shaping new ways…
For centuries, indigenous populations across the globe have used plant remedies to treat their ailments. Many of these are highly effective, containing compounds which scientific research reveals effect demonstrable chemical and biological changes. Some of these compounds can now be synthesized artificially, resulting in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical product which can then be put…
Aside from being two of the largest oil spills in U.S. history, the Exxon Valdez spill of 1989 and the BP Deepwater Horizon spill of 2010, were different in significant ways. Not only were the environments, ecosystems, and climates in which these spills occurred dramatically different (the Exxon Valdez spill occurred near shore and as…
Although tropical rainforests only account for around 6% of the Earth’s surface, these environments contain at least half of all known species on our planet. This is a staggering figure, made all the more alarming by the widespread destruction of these environments. The Medicine Cabinet of the World Western medicine relies heavily on plant derivatives…
Though garbage is often collected in the wee hours of the morning, the hauling rate increases that municipal trash removal services will be imposing will be clearly visible on your monthly statement. For the past two years, the municipal recycler Recology has increased its rates – culminating in the 12.15 percent hike that some communities…
While many of us can still remember the days of bundling up a week’s worth of newspapers and placing them at the side of the road to be picked up, these times are quickly coming to an end. As we now enjoy the synergy of technological innovation and 21st century recycling techniques, one of the…